Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS)

Sooner or later, you’re probably going to need a dedicated server. It can be hard without a dedicated server if some of the sites on a shared server grow in traffic and complexity. Also, without dedicated servers, if one of the sites has buggy code, then the whole server can potentially grind to a halt.

The option of a dedicated server is bound to arise. You need to look at performance, traffic and security issues before deciding to opt for dedicated servers. With so many companies offering dedicated servers, it can be confusing to know which dedicated server would work best for you. It always pays to go with a company specialising in dedicated servers, such as CWCS.

There are two basic types of dedicated server, Linux and Windows. Linux dedicated servers are a derivative of UNIX, and have long been a popular choice of dedicated server. Microsoft's Windows dedicated servers are growing in popularity, however.

If you are considering moving to a CWCS Linux hosted dedicated server, there will be a learning curve involved with these dedicated servers. That's true of a Windows dedicated server, but if you use Windows already, the familiarity will be there. This may be a consideration when choosing CWCS dedicated servers.

Although Windows dedicated servers are generally more expensive, the difference is minimal so the real choice is the technology you want from your CWCS dedicated server.
Linux dedicated servers generally have the better reputation for reliability, speed and security, while Windows dedicated servers have greater flexibility and power.
Also, if your site uses Flash or other multimedia, Windows could well be the best dedicated server for you. But if your site uses PHP or PERL your best option for CWCS dedicated servers is Linux. Finally, if your site is all or mostly HTML, Linux is probably the better choice of CWCS dedicated server.

Bandwidth is another consideration when choosing CWCS dedicated servers. If you have high bandwidth needs, look for our dedicated server packages guaranteeing high bandwidth allowance. Even a good dedicated server can experience slowing if there is a lot of concurrent demand.

Dedicated servers operate in several ways. You can use control panels, which your CWCS dedicated server provides, giving you interfaces for controlling the hardware of the dedicated servers and completing common tasks. You’ll get more detailed information on operating your dedicated servers from CWCS.

Making the leap to dedicated servers

Moving from shared hosting to CWCS dedicated servers can seem daunting, and there’s a lot to think about. But taken step by step, you can decide if dedicated servers are right for your website, when the best time is to make the transition to a dedicated server, and how to set up your new CWCS dedicated server to meet your needs.

Clearly CWCS dedicated servers bring many benefits. Dedicated servers mean a more tailored and responsive web site. Although dedicated servers can mean higher lease costs, and you need more technical expertise to operate a dedicated server, anyone with reasonable technical confidence can learn to install a dedicated server and CWCS offer incredible 24/7 support as part of our dedicated servers package.

If your site has outgrown its host, and you need complete control over your hosting environment, a CWCS dedicated server has power and flexibility. With our dedicated servers, you have your own account manager to help you with all your needs and questions.

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