You may need the freedom to host your website without fear of being knocked offline due to another website causing problems but may not have the time or know how to rune everything on your own. This is where managed dedicated servers come into play. If you are unsure how to run your own server or just choose not to for an extra fee the service provider will do all of the work for you. Each one provides something different so knowing exactly what you need is imperative to choosing which one will suit you best. You don’t want to choose the wrong type of hosting because in the long run it will cost you money and valuable time that you don’t have to waste.
Dedicated servers are the best option for those who want to have complete control of their website without having to share the space with other individuals or companies. They provide you with large storage capabilities and more functions than what VPS Hosting typically can offer. However, with the additional features comes a larger price tag. Dedicated servers normally cost much more than VPS Hosting but offer twice as much space and functionality. When choosing from dedicated servers there are three types to choose from which includes self managed, partially managed, and fully managed. If you have the time and know how you should opt for a self managed because it will be cheaper for you in the long run. If you have more available time and know how the partially managed would be the best option. However, if you have a limited amount of time and knowledge you may want to go with a fully managed so everything is controlled for you. You won’t have to worry about installing, updating, changing, correcting, or anything else that you don’t want to worry about. Dedicated servers that are fully managed often cost more than a self managed due to the work that is required by a technical employee.
VPS Hosting allows you to have a server of your own but it’s on a large server that has been split into several smaller servers which is shared by different individuals. You have to be careful about going over your disk space or bandwidth in order to prevent your account from being terminated or frozen. If you require large amounts of disk space then dedicated servers would be the best option for you. VPS Hosting is an affordable option for small businesses or individuals that only require a small amount of space and who will not be affected by other people or who will not cause problems for other users due to their site being too large.
So do the research needed to find out which option will be best for you when it comes to VPS Hosting and dedicated servers.