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Which Dedicated Server: Managed or Unmanaged?

Web server hosting in simple terms is the process of a web server designed to operate as a web server that hosts your web site files. The server loads up the web site contents to all people accessing your web name, if set up as a web server. Different vps plans exist, ranging from shared hosting servers to semi-dedicated and dedicated servers. Virtual Dedicated Servers come in two flavors: managed servers and unmanaged servers.

Managed Dedicated Server Hosting

These servers come assisted by the service provider. As with all virtual dedicated servers, you are provided administrative access, however a managed server has the benefit of the OS (Windows or Linux) patches being installed for you. This makes sure all security patches are installed on time. The assisted services will also control initial server setup, security scans for viruses, and emergency services. If you are not familiar with linux servers and the methods to apply patches and troubleshoot problems like memory useage, then this choice is an optimal solution for you. When looking for these hosting servers, they may also also be called an assisted service plan.

Unmanaged Servers

Unlike the dedicated servers where it is all managed for you, these are completely controlled by you. If you have an issue with your web server, you will need to troubleshoot. Many dedicated hosting service providers do still provide support with self managed dedicated hosting. Technical Assistance is required for hardware failures and other network issues within the hosting centre. After all, you can access the server, but you do not ever physically see the server, so you are unable to troubleshoot hardware problems.

The level of experience of the purchaser will help pick if a managed or unmanaged dedicated server option is required. Many dedicated server plans exist with various price points, but knowing if its managed dedicated server hosting or unmanaged server hosting will assist you in determining if that price warrants the service being provided. As with all purchases made, the higher the price directly relates to the value of the dedicated server purchased, but not always.