| Those with larger websites that have high traffic | | | | webmasters, sometimes a dedicated server can be |
| volume, that have a large number of files to store or | | | | more than they can handle. Most web hosts that |
| that host online games or applications on their site will | | | | provide this service to their clients offer less tech |
| need to use a dedicated server. In this case, a | | | | support to dedicated accounts than they do to |
| server is set up per the company's specifications and | | | | shared server account users. In order to receive the |
| hosted at another site. No other client's information | | | | maximum benefit from a server package, the |
| will be stored on this server and they will not be | | | | webmaster must understand exactly how to handle |
| limited by other client's usage. These servers provide | | | | any issues that might arise, where on shared hosting, |
| the user with a dedicated IP number and complete | | | | the tech support staff would take care of these |
| control of software and server access. | | | | problems. |
| What are the Disadvantages? | | | | Another disadvantage to dedicated hosting is the lack |
| While using a dedicated server is ideal in many | | | | of free scripts and other additional features that |
| situations, there are also some disadvantages for | | | | those on a shared server have access to. Most web |
| those who choose this option. In some cases, these | | | | hosts offer these preinstalled on their shared hosting |
| disadvantages are outweighed by the necessity for | | | | packages, but leave them off the dedicated servers. |
| the space and control issues that are solved by | | | | As customers who use a dedicated server have |
| avoiding a shared server situation. When making the | | | | needs that are more specific and generally are more |
| choice between the two services, knowing the | | | | knowledgeable about site building, it is left up to them |
| drawbacks to dedicated hosting is important to the | | | | to install the software and services that they need. |
| decision making process. | | | | Find the Right Solution |
| One of the biggest disadvantages to using a | | | | Finding the right hosting solution is important to the |
| dedicated server is the cost. While most hosting | | | | success of your website. Make sure that you |
| packages that make use of shared servers are | | | | carefully weigh the pros and cons of your server |
| relatively inexpensive, purchasing a hosting package | | | | options and make the right choice for your web |
| that is not shared is very costly. As the expenses | | | | presence. Once you look at the options from all |
| are not shared between several accounts, the price | | | | angles, you will know if a dedicated server is right for |
| can be out of range for many start-up companies. | | | | you. |
| For users that are not the most technically savvy | | | | |