Dedicated servers offer businesses that require high-performance computing with frequent visitor traffic an ideal solution, with dedicated RAM, CPU and disk space reserved exclusively for them. Customers have the flexibility of either managed or unmanaged hosting solutions available to them.
Linux distributions don’t incur expensive licensing fees, helping further lower server costs. At OVHcloud we offer several Linux-compatible distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS to make server maintenance affordable.
Cost-Effectiveness
Linux dedicated server hosting is an affordable choice due to its proven reliability and stability, making it the go-to option. While Windows requires paying a license fee to use, Linux is free and open source software – making it the go-to choice worldwide for dedicated server hosting.
Linux-based servers also tend to be much more stable than their Windows-based counterparts due to a robust public community network that monitors code and fixes bugs or vulnerabilities quickly – this helps ensure fewer memory leaks or downtime than is the case with Windows servers.
InterServer offers various Linux-based dedicated servers that are an excellent way for businesses to support their operations in terms of speed, security and scalability. Some examples are:
InterServer’s dedicated servers boast premium support and security, including DDoS protection that’s particularly crucial for websites with heavy traffic. Their DDoS defenses continuously monitor all traffic to and from their server and prevent attacks by blocking malicious requests; additionally, there is a 24/7 uptime monitoring tool which notifies of any downtime; plus zero setup fees with instant provisioning so your dedicated server will be up and running instantly!
Stability
Linux is widely recognized for its stability and dependability, making it one of the top choices among IT professionals for server hosting solutions. Furthermore, its cost-effective nature makes it ideal for SMEs looking to reduce hosting expenses.
Linux’s open source nature makes it much more reliable and flexible than proprietary alternatives, with the code constantly being reviewed by an expansive developer community that quickly addresses errors while security updates provide greater effectiveness than what one company could. As a result, Linux provides superior performance, stability, and flexibility than Windows does.
OVHcloud offers several Linux distributions for dedicated server hosting, such as Debian, CentOS and Fedora. Each comes with a full license of cPanel with WHM that provide powerful tools for managing your server – creating email accounts quickly, managing updates efficiently and accessing SSH.
An added benefit of using a dedicated server is its customization to meet the unique requirements of your organization or project. This practice, known as complex managed hosting, may involve physical or virtual dedicated servers being combined together into one large server cluster.
Security
Linux Dedicated Server Hosting delivers outstanding reliability, ensuring websites and applications remain accessible around the clock for user access. This is key for businesses that depend on being online to meet customer demand; an effective host can prevent business downtime, reduce customer dissatisfaction, preserve data integrity and foster trust while improving user experience.
Linux-based servers tend to be less vulnerable to malware and ransomware due to using less resources, but they still pose threats, so it’s crucial that basic server security measures are in place – including firewall protection, restricting access to services and servers and scheduling regular backups. Furthermore, it is necessary to enforce a strong password policy and frequently change them in order to remain protected from attacks.
Dedicated servers offer businesses unrivaled performance, security and control in their hosting environment. Equipped with industry-leading hardware and software, dedicated servers boast greater bandwidth and physical computing power compared to Virtual Private Servers or Shared Hosting plans, can handle large traffic volumes without impacting performance, can be customized with features specific to individual needs, increase user satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Having dedicated servers as part of your hosting infrastructure can boost website speed, improve user experience and ultimately grow revenues.
Scalability
If your business depends on maintaining an online presence, dedicated servers with uptime guarantees can provide crucial assurance to both customers and users alike. Their reliability engenders trust among users while improving user experience by guaranteeing access to websites, applications, and other services throughout the day.
Linux scalability is particularly advantageous for web hosting as it enables you to expand your infrastructure without disrupting other users on the same hardware. This removes the need for hypervisor technology – the layer responsible for virtualization on traditional servers – as well as decreasing security breaches.
Hotwire offers a selection of flexible Linux hosting plans designed to give your business the performance and capacity it needs to expand online. From starter servers that deliver maximum performance-per-dollar to bare metal options, Hotwire has solutions tailored specifically to fit both your budget and your business’s requirements.
Many of our Linux Dedicated Server Hosting plans feature SSD hard drives that are up to 20X faster than regular hard drives, delivering improved performance and storage space. Furthermore, high-speed RAM helps handle more workloads reliably while commercial grade CPUs ensure superior connectivity and data processing power for improved connectivity and data processing power – giving your website and apps optimal efficiency performance.