contents 1. Why You Want A Dedicated Server 2. How Do Dedicated Servers Work? 3. Who Needs Dedicated Servers? 4. Advantages of Leasing a Dedicated Server 5. Going Green

We constantly hear the term “Dedicated Server” thrown around in every day conversation. Just what is a “Dedicated Server”? Here, you will learn what it is and the benefits such has to offer. Also, you will become familiarized with the steps to obtaining a Dedicated Server and what is the latest trend in the industry with regard to this available service.

Firstly, for the benefit of those of us that are not computer geeks, we need to explain exactly what is a Dedicated Server. A server, as defined by Wikipedia, is “a computer program that delivers a service to clients.” Hence, a Dedicated Server is “a computer that only runs one type of server software and is usually constructed to the user’s specifications.” (guidex.biz/web_hosting/glossary). Therefore, in layman’s terms, a Dedicated Server is a computer whose software has been designed to serve the needs of a specific business or client’s IT requirements.

In today’s fast-paced business world if your business is not computerized, the odds of it being successful are slim-to-none. Due to economic times a lot of small business owners may not be able to immediately afford to purchase, run and maintain their own systems. This entails hiring, at least, a computer person that will come in and perform repairs, install software updates – i.e., provide the basic maintenance to your in-house system. That is where Dedicated Servers come in the picture.

If you are opening up a small business you can bet your bottom dollar that you will be inundated with all sorts of details involved in such. With a Dedicated Server one thing you will NOT have to worry about is the set-up and maintenance of your computer system. The simple fact that the Dedicated Server will be customized especially for your business’ needs also ensures that the Dedicated Server will be matched with your company’s daily workload. This results in your employees providing enhanced output performance, which is yet another advantage of outsourcing a Dedicated Server.

Due to the continued uncertain financial times we currently find ourselves in, world-wide, and the hardships such has forced upon small business owners, a new trend has developed of companies that specialize, exclusively, in providing the service of being the Dedicated Server to these smaller businesses.

Since your Dedicated Server will serve you, and only you (you will not be sharing with any other business), for as little as $60, you will be able to purchase a basic Dedicated Server, that will provide you with numerous benefits.

Companies that best benefit from using Dedicated Servers are those that handle data which requires top-notch security such as those handling any type of personal information such as banks and insurance institutions. Also, businesses which require specialized software will highly benefit from purchasing the services of a Dedicated Server. Other types of companies which benefit are those that require large amounts of data storage. Due to its security-related assets, it is recommended that companies which are regulated by the government also use Dedicated Servers.

Opting to lease a Dedicated Server for your business has multiple advantages. The most obvious one is the enhanced security. Nobody wants their company’s “secrets” available to anyone and everyone. Today’s level of competition has lead to what is commonly referred to as “industrial espionage”, where hackers are hired by your competition to find out your business – literally. Leasing a Dedicated Server will ensure that this does not happen.

Another advantage is the savings in time and money you will incur. This includes the start-up costs, including, not having to hire personnel specifically to maintain your business computers and the electricity it takes to run your own server. Also, hardware requires to be kept at a certain (very low) temperature. With a leased Dedicated Server you know that the facility you have hired is taking care of that aspect, on a daily basis and that they have back-up generators available in case of a power outage.

Where can you find a Dedicated Server? Simply, Google the term + your city and you will be directed to companies in your area which are providing this service.

A very important advantage of leasing a Dedicated Server is that in case your hardware suffers a malfunction, these companies have spare hardware that may be installed and run, temporarily, while yours is being replaced or repaired. This cuts down on your company’s down time and, therefore, on its productivity.

If you form part of the growing number of individuals who are environmentally conscious, now there are even companies providing the Dedicated Server service which have “gone green” and, this option will not cost you an arm and a leg. As a matter of fact, it is in the same price range as your average service and entails the size of the chip, which has been minimized tremendously.

In the IT industry the technology changes by the second – literally, which provides the small business owner with alternatives in order to save money and increase productivity. One of these alternatives is the Dedicated Server.