Dedicated and Colocation Servers

It is a common misconception that you need Windows on your computer in order to use Windows dedicated servers.  This really isn’t the case; the two things are completely separate entities and can work independently of each other.  If you are looking to purchase Windows dedicated servers then you need to look at whether they are appropriate for you.  A Windows dedicated server should be used if you are using Microsoft technology to build your website.  These technologies are ASP and ASP.net, FrontPage extensions and Microsoft SQL databases, there are more applications that also work perfectly with a Windows server.  You need to choose what applications and technologies you will be using before you purchase a server, that way you can be sure you are getting the most appropriate one for you.

An advantage of Windows dedicated server is that there are a number of updates that be added on should you require something additional of your server than originally intended.  Windows is a name that you can trust so if you are looking for a server and know what you require from it; it’s a superb place to start.

Sever colocation is a popular choice for those that don’t wish to pay for a large bandwidth that a popular website can incur.  If your website receives a lot of traffic then it may be worthwhile looking into this option as fees for bandwidth can be very hefty.  By choosing a third party server colocation provider you will pay a monthly rental fee as you share the server with them.  Your fee will be a rental fee and not a payment for bandwidth.  Your fee will more than likely be a lot less than the cost you would incur by hosting your own server.

By choosing server colocation, you will be more equipped to deal with regular hosting problems that can arise, such as power shortages, this means that your site will not have any downtime and will always be available for your customers.  Another advantage is that a server colocation company is likely to be housed in a very secure premises meaning that your interests is always protected, and therefore your lively hood protected.