Managed Dedicated Server

A managed dedicated server differs from other types of dedicated hosting in that most of the tasks related to its configuration, maintenance, upgrades and security are handled by the ISP. The ISP is responsible for the server's trouble-free performance 24/7. Thanks to this, its tenant can not worry about the lack of his own technical skills and focus on his activities.

Managed dedicated server hosting - what is included in the service?

Managed dedicated server hosting implies that the provider will become timely produce the most important technical operations. Works on his part related to security:

Dedic support at a level that meets industry norms and standards. Compliance with modern requirements is especially important if the customer of the service works with personal and other confidential information.
Continuous monitoring. Continuous monitoring allows you to calculate and prevent threats online. Thanks to this, the risk of information leakage and downtime for companies that have chosen managed dedicated server hosting is minimal.
Actions aimed at preventing the emergence of security risks. Among the main proactive measures are regular update checks, security audits, protection against DDoS attacks, firewalls.

Both expensive and cheap managed dedicated server assumes that the service provider will perform:

backup creation;
if necessary, disaster recovery of data;
optimization and performance tuning;
24/7 technical support.

Above are listed only the most important technical procedures. The list of typical works, which are carried out by providers, is much more extensive.

Managed dedicated hosting - pros and cons of the solution

Renting a managed dedicated server has its own strengths and weaknesses. Let's highlight the advantages and disadvantages that you should know about.

Pros:

Full-fledged support from the provider.
Performance optimization.
Maintenance by the service provider.
Resource and time savings for the tenant.
Professional security.

Cons:

Relatively little flexibility.
Higher price than unmanaged.

Learn more about the key advantages that distinguish managed dedicated web hosting:

Maintenance and protection from qualified professionals. All software updates, calculation and elimination of security errors, backups and other "everyday" but important procedures are performed by the provider. A managed dedicated server not only saves resources and time of its customer, but is always in the best technical condition - it is optimized and protected from outside interference.
Round-the-clock technical support. Information support from the provider also reduces workloads and downtime of the tenant company. Even if the price of managed dedicated server hosting is minimal, the customer can get from the service provider competent answers to all questions related to installation, configuration, security and performance of the software.

The minuses that managed dedicated server hosting has can be considered relative disadvantages:

Limited flexibility. Customization options for users are limited due to the fact that certain parts of the dedicas are controlled by the provider. Those who are interested in maximum flexibility, managed dedicated hosting is poorly suited. Here it is worth making a choice in favor of an unmanaged server.
Pricing. Find and buy a cheap managed dedicated server now is not very difficult. Moreover, the price is lower when ordering the service for a long time. The cost of solutions served by providers is higher, only in comparison with the rates for unmanaged hosting.

Summarizing the pros and cons: managed dedicated server hosting is recommended to those tenants who are more interested in security and stability of work, rather than the price or flexibility of settings. It is also a great fit for customers looking for professional service and guaranteed quality tech support, without their own intervention.

What's good about a managed dedicated server

The service assumes that the highest level of procedures such as:

configuration;
control over the current level of security;
protection from spam and viruses;
analyzing the state of the server. If necessary, its restoration;
management of information bases, applications;
technical support;
backup;
firewall configuration;
OS and software upgrades.

Managed dedicated hosting includes all procedures aimed at uninterrupted availability, maximum performance and security of the server. Any technical operations with software and hardware are performed by competent masters. When choosing outsourcing, to have such pros in the staff, tenant companies are not necessary.

The last important point: regardless of who manages (user or provider), the resources of the server environment are used exclusively. The reliability inherent in all dedicated servers is preserved.

Why THE.Hosting

THE.Hosting dedicated servers are equipped with state-of-the-art hardware, which guarantees lightning-fast data processing speed and stable operation even under high load conditions.
Customize the server to your needs with full root access. Install any software, manage resources and create the perfect environment for your business.
We understand how important the security of your data is. THE.Hosting offers advanced data protection solutions including DDoS protection and regular backups.
We offer a variety of server configurations so you can choose the option that fits your requirements and budget.

Our team of experts is always ready to help you solve any problems and answer your questions at any time of the day.

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