Tips to Find the Best Dedicated Server Hosting Plans

Posted by Priya Saxena
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May 16, 2017
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When you choose dedicated server hosting, you can get total control over the server resources. So, there is no need to share resources with other servers. A business can rent an entire server exclusively for its own requirements. It can install custom software and applications to cater to its own business needs. So, if you can find quality dedicated server hosting packages, you can actually enjoy unlimited bandwidth, space, greater memory and processing power. You will however need to decide which operating system to run on your servers. You could choose from Linux dedicated servers or Windows dedicated servers.

How to get quality dedicated server hosting:

• When you have decided to sign up for dedicated server hosting, it is important to find out about the hosting fees and other charges, if necessary. So, you should inquire beforehand about installation charges, licensing fees, prices for software upgrades and security updates, migration fees etc. You will come across providers that demand fees upfront while most others will ask you for monthly payments.

• To start with, you must either opt for Linux or Windows dedicated hosting plans. Linux dedicated servers are cheaper as Linux is an open-source system. There are no licensing fees. However, Windows dedicated servers are the best choice for websites which run applications using .Net technologies. These will only run in Windows environments.

• Before choosing dedicated servers from just any web host, it is advisable to verify the company’s credentials. You need to read through customer feedbacks and client testimonials to be sure the company has a solid reputation.

• Another important factor to remember when choosing dedicated hosting plans is technical supports. You need to ensure that the vendor can offer you 24x7 supports through phone calls, emails and live chat facilities. They should have a proper customer support team and must not refer you to FAQ pages to resolve your technical problems. There must be experts to assist you in troubleshooting problems right away so that the site does not slow down.

• Verifying the hardware quality is an important tip to consider when choosing dedicated server hosting. Your dedicated web host should be able to provide you with superior quality hardware. It should not be some old outdated components but enterprise-level HDDs and SSDs that can deliver outstanding results. So, your aim should be to choose a host which uses products from reputed manufacturers like Dell, Intel or HP. 

• Besides, offering good quality hardware, the company should also provide you with hardware replacement guarantees. Such guarantees are usually given to vendors by their data centers. These vendors then extend the guarantees to their clients. If you can get these guarantees from your web hosting provider, it suggests that they will replace the hardware if it is found to be faulty and defective.

• You must review their Service Level Agreements or SLAs carefully before you sign on an agreement with any vendor. This will give you an insight on the compensations you will be entitled to get in case the host fails to honor the guarantees. Besides, the agreement also throws light on the power availability and uptime factors. Unless the host can offer you a high uptime of 99.99% there is no reason to sign up with it.

• Although your provider may be offering you their own control panels, it is recommended that you sign up with a host which provides the more popular cPanel or WHM. This will ensure that your migration process is simpler and hassle-free.

• You must also ensure that the dedicated server hosting provider you choose is able to offer you additional software if you need these.

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