Dedicated Hosting:

Dedicated hosting allows their customers the ability to lease pre-configured, state of the art equipment for connectivity from a hosting service provider. Dedicated hosting gives you the opportunity to lease an entire server for your own use, rather than sharing server space with other clients. The equipment and connectivity are fully managed by the hosting firm, yet you can exercise total control over your web presence by choosing the system and software you want to use.

Dedicated hosting is ideal for users with sophisticated needs, providing the capability to use more complex applications, databases, streaming media and high-end e-mail solutions. They are also capable of hosting multiple sites on one machine. Another benefit is that the hosting provider who owns the dedicated server is responsible for maintaining the equipment and the redundant connections to the internet; if a component fails, the provider is responsible for replacing it at no cost to you. Also, dedicated servers are custom designed for each customer allowing you to select speed, disk space requirements and other hardware components. This feature allows you to get the most for your money by ensuring that you're only paying for hardware you selected and need.

A dedicated server is an excellent service option as it allows the customer to have control over their hosting environment. However, customers who choose a dedicated server will need to have a certain level of competency concerning IT and server administration issues so that they can properly maintain the server. The fees for dedicated server service range anywhere from $99 a month to $2500, depending on the company's budget and the level of customer and technical support required. Among the types of servers available, dedicated server hosting solutions are geared toward small to medium enterprises.