{"id":1567,"date":"2024-08-20T01:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T01:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/?p=1567"},"modified":"2024-08-20T16:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:49:41","slug":"what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the Best Dedicated Server mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4717 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/best-dedicated-server-300x200-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"371\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Does_the_best_dedicated_server_mean_the_best_price_aside_from_all_else\" >Does the best dedicated server mean the best price aside from all else?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Lowest_price\" >Lowest price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Enterprise_class\" >Enterprise class?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#How_critical_is_your_web_presence\" >How critical is your web presence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Under-performance\" >Under-performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Versus_cloud_hosting\" >Versus cloud hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Primary_factors\" >Primary factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#How_to_narrow_down_prospective_providers\" >How to narrow down prospective providers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#Ask_the_right_questions\" >Ask the right questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\" >BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\" >VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\" >DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/what-does-the-best-dedicated-server-mean-to-you\/#ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\" >ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_best_dedicated_server_mean_the_best_price_aside_from_all_else\"><\/span>Does the best dedicated server mean the best price aside from all else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Or does the &#8220;best dedicated server&#8221; mean the best price-to-performance solution that most closely matches your specific web hosting requirements? I think I&#8217;d go with the latter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A myriad of variables come into play of which could be whether you need managed services, DDoS protection, dual CPUs, a specific amount of RAM, the type and size of drives, backup considerations, RAID solutions, port speeds, the provider\u2019s infrastructure, IPMI access, <a href=\"https:\/\/smart3rdparty.com\/maintenance\/enterprise-hardware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">enterprise class hardware<\/a> (including the MOBO), provisioning timetables, average support response and resolution times, intuitive billing panels, terms of service, acceptable use policies and bandwidth limitations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lowest_price\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/lowest-price-300x80.png\" alt=\"Cheap Dedicated Server\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/lowest-price-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/lowest-price-512x137.png 512w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/lowest-price.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Lowest price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you opt for the lowest price, you generally give up specs on many of those just listed. Obviously, the first to go would be managed services, then high performance CPUs, and the amount and type of RAM. The quantity, size and type of drives would follow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enterprise_class\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Enterprise-class-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Enterprise Class Hosting\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Enterprise-class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Enterprise-class-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Enterprise-class.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Enterprise class?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprise class hardware? This isn\u2019t normally found with budget providers, but why is this important anyway? Very simply, dedicated servers undergo significantly more stress than their desktop counterparts. Enterprise class means lower time between failures which translates into fewer trips to the parts department and consequently, less downtime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_critical_is_your_web_presence\"><\/span>How critical is your web presence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a company\u2019s web presence plays a critical part in their business operations, then the quality of the dedicated server hosting that site (and its provider) weighs heavily on which server would be the best dedicated server, specifically for them. Just as signage and location is critical for local mom and pop shops, business websites can be a company\u2019s storefront.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under-performance\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Under-performance-300x99.jpg\" alt=\"Under performance\" width=\"300\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Under-performance-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Under-performance-512x170.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Under-performance.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Under-performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First impressions are lasting impressions, so an under-performing server or provider\u2019s network can have a degrading or even devastating effect on that company\u2019s operations. Whatever hard dollar savings you realized short term by going with a budget provider could be lost to soft dollar issues like abandoned shopping carts, prolonged or frequent down-times, lack of support or straight up customer churn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versus_cloud_hosting\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/cloud-computing-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud Computing\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/cloud-computing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/cloud-computing-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/cloud-computing.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Versus cloud hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While cloud hosting services are trending and many contend are the wave of the future, dedicated server hosting continues to serve industries that require very specific applications like HIPAA compliance.<\/p>\n<p>For right now, Linux dedicated servers comprise the bulk of servers racked at data centers globally, followed by Microsoft servers. They are essentially the backbone of the Internet, and have grown to that dimension because they\u2019ve proven their ability to perform under stress 24\/7\/365.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_factors\"><\/span>Primary factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re researching which would be the best dedicated server for your project, business or organization, it really comes down to an optimum combination of enterprise class hardware, superior network performance, and competent, professional responsive support from the provider \u2013 all within the parameters of your budget.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_narrow_down_prospective_providers\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/ask-questions.jpg\" alt=\"ask questions\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/ask-questions.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/ask-questions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/ask-questions-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>How to narrow down prospective providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Narrowing down prospective dedicated server hosting providers is no easy task as it seems there are thousands upon thousands of providers to wade through. Go to any web hosting forum and check out their respective Marketplace sub-forums, and the offers will blend together like sugar and water.<\/p>\n<p>When prospects ask who the best dedicated server provider is or what is the best dedicated server, the answer on every web hosting forum generally is that there is no best dedicated server or provider, only the one that is best for you \u2013 and that\u2019s absolutely true.<\/p>\n<p>What works for your specific application may be a disaster for another company. All course all of this is relative to the resources that you project as necessary to sustain your company\u2019s or organization\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re streaming live events, your requirements will be substantially different than say, a business selling patio equipment. The same if you\u2019re hosting games versus a company featuring sunglasses. With some applications, you\u2019ll need more processing power. With game servers, you\u2019d be looking for best CPU speed and latency. Other applications may require a clustered configuration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_right_questions\"><\/span>Ask the right questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I see far too many OPs (original posters) on the forums asking generalized queries and expecting informed recommendations. When you\u2019re performing research, and asking questions of prospective providers, it\u2019s best to know as much about the resources you\u2019ll require upfront, and then match those to each prospective provider, taking into account projected growth.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/08\/unnamed-e1408122780935.jpg\" alt=\"ProlimeHost RAID Server Solutions\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\"><\/span>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been in the web hosting industry for over a decade, helping hundreds of clients succeed in what they do best and that\u2019s running their business. We specialize in Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and dedicated servers, with data centers in Los Angeles, Denver &amp; Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\"><\/span>VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/ssd-vps-server\/\">Virtual Private Servers<\/a>&nbsp;all feature high performance Xeon processors and SSD storage in a RAID10 configuration to optimize your server\u2019s performance, which dramatically enhances visitor experiences on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That speed is backed by unparalleled 24\/7 support, featuring both outstanding response AND resolution times to maximize your uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now is the time to join the ProlimeHost virtual private server revolution.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\"><\/span>DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We only use enterprise-class hardware in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/los-angeles-dedicated-servers\/\">dedicated servers<\/a>&nbsp;and offer a four (4) hour hardware replacement. Throw in IPMI for remote management, support for public and private networks, free operating system (OS) re-installs, and SATA, SAS &amp; SSD (including NVMe) storage. Call 1-877-477-9454 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>. For everything from gaming servers to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/discounted-dedicated-server-deals\/\">cheap dedicated servers<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\"><\/span>ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Procuring an Asia optimized server improves the connection speed and quality between the server and the users in Asia or China. This can reduce latency, packet loss, jitter, and bandwidth issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the server and the applications hosted on it. For more information, please call 1-877-477-9454 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Does the best dedicated server mean the best price aside from all else? 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