{"id":2062,"date":"2023-03-06T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/?p=2062"},"modified":"2023-03-06T18:54:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T18:54:36","slug":"security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Security | Risk | Managed Versus Unmanaged Web Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/hands-1004271_640.jpg\" alt=\"Server Security\" class=\"wp-image-789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/hands-1004271_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/hands-1004271_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/hands-1004271_640-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ProlimeHost Managed Dedicated Servers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Managed versus unmanaged &#8211; An alarming number of web hosting providers that offer managed dedicated server services do not publish exactly what they manage, rather attempt to sway prospects with vague <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.vunela.com\/marketing-full-disclosure-whats-all-this-marketing-mumbo-jumbo-14027880f58c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">marketing mumbo jumbo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, ProlimeHost publicly posts not only what is managed,\nbut offers written guarantees that let you sleep at night, knowing that\ncompetent, experienced on-site technicians are on guard 24 x 7 to protect your\nmission critical data. <\/p>\n\n\n\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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Response_times_are_important_but_resolution_times_are_critical_when_issues_arise\" >Response times are important, but resolution times are critical when issues arise.<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Reboots\" >Reboots?<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Maintaining_a_server_requires_hard_core_practical_knowledge_and_industry_best_deployment_strategies\" >Maintaining a server requires hard core practical knowledge and industry best deployment strategies.<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Unmanaged_in_a_nutshell\" >Unmanaged in a nutshell<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Managed_services_are_value-add\" >Managed services are value-add<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Choices_choices\" >Choices, choices<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Heres_the_reality_of_in-house_IT_teams\" >Here\u2019s the reality of in-house IT teams<\/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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#Todays_trend_in_server_hosting\" >Today\u2019s trend in server hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#The_peace_of_mind_factor\" >The peace of mind factor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#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\/security-risk-managed-versus-unmanaged-web-services\/#DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\" >DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ProlimeHosts_server_solution_packages_offer_complete_SATISFACTION\"><\/span>ProlimeHost\u2019s server solution packages offer complete SATISFACTION. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, what\u2019s covered is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our support team has extensive experience specializing in\nadvanced server management in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtualization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The end goal? Providing our clients with 24 x 7 piece of\nmind because we know security, speed and uptime are paramount. Again, an\nalarming number of businesses that lose their data go under in less than one\nyear after a compromising breach. That\u2019s why we put years of experience into\npractice deploying advanced security measures to protect your business from\nmalware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Response_times_are_important_but_resolution_times_are_critical_when_issues_arise\"><\/span>Response times are important, but resolution times are critical when issues arise. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, stuff happens to servers from time to time,\nand the mark of a competent provider is how well they handle those issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does ProlimeHost promise to begin case examinations\nwithin one hour, we average 30-minute response times and six-hour resolution\ntimes (for 90% of all support tickets). In fact, on average, we close tickets\nwithin 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reboots\"><\/span>Reboots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we monitor your server every five minutes and offer\nguaranteed reboots in 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ProlimeHost managed services include weekly health checks including<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proactive Security Audits \u2013 to search for\nsuspicious activity and possible exploits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive Security Patches &amp; Software\nUpdates \u2013 to perform critical security patches and third-party server software\nupdates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive Backend Server Updates \u2013 for Kernel,\nPHP, MySQL and Apache updates (can also be scheduled depending on your\npreference).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive System Updates \u2013 to download and apply\noperating system updates to your server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And Reports \u2013 compiled and posted to your\naccount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_a_server_requires_hard_core_practical_knowledge_and_industry_best_deployment_strategies\"><\/span>Maintaining a server requires hard core practical knowledge and industry best deployment strategies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, server management is a time-consuming,\nhard job best performed by experts. The key to resolving issues is to be\nproactive, minimizing their occurrence in the first place. Your time is best\nserved by running your business successfully. Ask yourself this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If anything were to go wrong with the\nconfiguration or software on your server, could you afford the downtime? For\nmost businesses, that answer is a resounding no. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is time management critical to your operations?\nWould fixing your server or applying patches at midnight create additional\nissues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have the necessary skills and ongoing\ntraining to competently troubleshoot unexpected issues like database or application\nissues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How current are you trained to combat new malware\nattempts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you comfortable managing shell commands and\ncontrol panels?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a contingency plan in place to\nmaintain (and test) regular backups?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered no to any of these queries, you need to ask\nyourself if cost-cutting is worth the extra work on your end, and the risk and\nresponsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmanaged_in_a_nutshell\"><\/span>Unmanaged in a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a client leases a dedicated server from a DSSP (dedicated\nserver service provider), it\u2019s typically unmanaged, meaning the client has total\ncontrol over that server, the applications hosted on it, its operating system\nand inherently, its security. This differs from managed solutions where the MSP\n(managed service provider) would perform necessary maintenance, admin and\nsupport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue with unmanaged dedicated servers has always been\nsimply keeping up with technology, thus it\u2019s become increasingly more financially\nfeasible to outsource management to an MSP, especially in those industries that\nare highly regulated or demand enhanced security requirements, such as in\nmedical and financial circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managed_services_are_value-add\"><\/span>Managed services are value-add<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowing an MSP to proactively monitor your server 24x7x365\nallows that client\u2019s IT team to concentrate on what it does best. It transfers\ntypical in-house concerns to the MSP so that the client\u2019s online presence\ncontinues to perform at peak levels. Here are some questions you need to ask\nyourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does going managed make good business sense to\nyou? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much will managed services cost and what is\nthe benefit and payoff, both in hard and soft dollars. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your IT staff possess the skill set to\ncompetently manage your server\/s?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the risks, if any, by contracting for\nmanaged services?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choices_choices\"><\/span>Choices, choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With any choice, there are always going to be some trade-offs.\nYou could lower your operating expense by going self-managed, but this often\nplaces your business at increased risk, especially in downtimes or dealing with\nsecurity breaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_reality_of_in-house_IT_teams\"><\/span>Here\u2019s the reality of in-house IT teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, in-house IT support is expensive. These technicians\ngo through advanced training and expect premium wages. Even if they\u2019re exceptionally\ntalented, and many of them are, issues don\u2019t always occur at the best of times,\nrather just the opposite (like on New Years Eve at 1AM in the morning). What if\nmembers of your IT team get sick or go on maternity leave? Other in-house considerations\ninclude vacation schedules, training days, bereavement leaves or compensation\nhours. Do you add staff which increases your operating budget, or do you\noutsource management? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more businesses are finding out that retaining\nsmaller IT teams, in conjunction with leveraging ProlimeHost\u2019s economy of\nexpertise allows them to remain focused on their core business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_trend_in_server_hosting\"><\/span>Today\u2019s trend in server hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been predicted that MSPs will grow sixty percent quicker\nthan DSSPs in the next few years. Why? Businesses are waiting up to the reality\nof hosting as so much more than a simple commodity service. It\u2019s being viewed\nmore often as a business investment, and rightfully so. Self-managed certainly\nisn\u2019t for everyone, especially for larger organizations because as their\ninfrastructure grows, their need for more full-time staff increases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_peace_of_mind_factor\"><\/span>The peace of mind factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to server management, managed hosting is\ncertainly a responsible decision as it will provide peace of mind. Conversely,\nif you\u2019re content on dealing with server issues yourself, have no time\nrestraints or uptime requirements, then unmanaged services will save you money.\n<\/p>\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;[1] 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>&nbsp;[2]. 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Managed versus unmanaged &#8211; An alarming number of web hosting providers that offer managed dedicated server services do&hellip;","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2062","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-geneal","8":"cs-entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}