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| exclusive use of a business. These servers reside | | | | Managed dedicated servers are useful because the |
| with the hosting service but for all practical purposes, | | | | hosting service monitors your server round the clock. |
| businesses have complete control over them. So, if | | | | In case of any technical problems, the host will |
| you need to install new software or plug in an | | | | resolve it for you. This is best for businesses that do |
| additional piece of hardware, you may do so by all | | | | not have a dedicated IT team. |
| means - by yourself! | | | | Managed dedicated servers may be more expensive |
| A managed dedicated server is one in which the | | | | upfront but they can cut costs in a number of ways. |
| server that the business uses is actively managed by | | | | You can eliminate the cost of server administration |
| the hosting service. They will take care of setup, | | | | through your team. Software installation, security |
| installation, security, privacy and technical support. All | | | | solutions and back-up facility comes free of charge. |
| you need to do is focus on your business and help it | | | | You do not have to hire or train a dedicated staff to |
| grow. | | | | man your server and look after the needs of your |
| Of course, control freaks may have some problems | | | | website. |
| in allowing someone else manage their resources. But | | | | Perhaps, the most important benefit of managed |
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| manage the technical end of things is a huge relief. | | | | help in effective troubleshooting and resolve |
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| an OS or plugging in some additional memory? | | | | security problems. You can also take advantage of |
| Wouldn't you rather concentrate on something that | | | | several additional features that you can use to make |
| brings you more business? | | | | the website more professional. |
| Managed dedicated servers add a much sought after | | | | The bottom line is comfort and security. If you feel |
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| trouble, you can easily ensure maximum availability of | | | | server hosting. But, if you'd rather let someone else |
| your website. Most hosting services offer 99.9% | | | | deal with this, a managed dedicated server is your |
| uptime. That is an almost perfect figure. You even | | | | solution. |
| have the option of asking for a refund in case they | | | | |