Chủ Nhật, 4 tháng 9, 2011

Managed vs Unmanaged Hosting: a Comparison

By Kevin Abrahams


Dedicated servers are used by different companies and businesses for networking and Internet transactions. There are two types of dedicated servers and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. It would be helpful to compare scenarios of two clients: one uses a managed server and the other one uses an unmanaged server.

Depending on the need, you can get either of these two dedicated servers. For larger enterprises, hosting providers usually suggest managed servers. The provider gives full support to the client: server configuration, malicious software and hacking prevention, technical assistance, and equipment replacement. It usually costs more than unmanaged servers but it saves the client a lot of time and security risks are very rare. If you have a business enterprise that requires mostly online transactions and processing, it would be wise to invest on a managed server. The provider usually has a tested information security system that will take care of your server without you having to worry about loss of information.

Since a managed server is fully maintained by the provider, it saves the client a lot of time and manpower. Unlike unmanaged servers where the client has to have his own computer technician, the provider manages server downtimes, system restorations, and even communicates with the client's internet service provider if there is a line issue on a managed server. It would be cheaper to avail of an unmanaged server, but more companies find managed servers more profitable in the long run.

Server hosting has become a growing industry recently. Most clients even try to get services from outsourced server providers. Whatever you chose, you would have to consider what you want for the business.

With the two types of dedicated server compared, one can easily choose based on his needs and technical ability. There is a multitude of dedicated server providers who provide both types of servers and the prices vary greatly. Although managed servers usually costs higher than unmanaged servers, it has been proven to increase productivity in the long run.




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