Dedicated Servers

Choosing a good but cheap dedicated hosting provider can be complicated, so we've made it a little easier for you. The list below is the result of our vast market research, our effort to bring you the best and the most reliable providers. These deliver good value for the money, and they all have a very high commitment to quality. Because every dedicated server customer has his or her own specific needs and requirements, it's difficult for us to single out the provider that will suit you the best. Therefore, we recommend that you visit these sites yourself and have a look at the different offers, so you can find the best deal for you. Use our ranking as a basic guideline, and an assurance of quality and attention to service.

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Provider Package Monthly Price Disk (GB) Ram (MB) CPU Location Review
1 DedicatedNOW Core2Duo E7200 $189.95 500 8192 Core2Duo E7200 2.53GHz USA Review
2 eSecureData Generation 6 Junior $99.00 500 2048 Intel Quad Core Canada Review
3 InMotion Essential $199.95 160 2048 Dual Core Pentium 2.0Ghz USA Review
4 Steadfast Celeron 430 $109.95 250 1024 Celeron 1.8GHz USA Review
5 1&1 Linux Server - Business I $99.99 512 2048 2 x 2.4 GHz USA Review
6 DedicatedNOW Core2Quad Q6600 $209.95 500 2048 Core2Quad Q6600 2.4GHz USA Review
7 Steadfast Core 2 Duo E4500 $149.95 250 1024 Core 2 Duo E4500 USA Review
8 eSecureData Generation 5 Standard $149.00 1000 4096 Intel Core 2 Duo Canada Review
9 LunarPages Dedicated I $90.66 80 512 Celeron 2.0 GHz USA Review
10 Ultra Hosting Elite 1 $51.15 80 512 Celeron 420 1.6GHz Canada Review

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What is a Dedicated Server?

Server rackIn the web hosting business, the dedicated servers, also referred to as dedicated hosting, are the Rolls Royce. A dedicated server is a powerful computer that is used solely as a network server; in other words, a single computer in a network reserved for network needs. It refers to the rental and exclusive use of a computer and it provides services for only one account or domain name. A dedicated server is therefore solely for use by one organization, and is leased and stored in the data centre of the host company. Read Wikipedia's article about dedicated hosting for more information.

A dedicated server includes an operating system (mostly some variants of Linux or Windows) a Web server, related software (such as a SQL server, Control Panel and much more) and connection to the Internet, housed in the Web hosting company's premises. It is typically required for a Web site or a group of related company sites that may develop a substantial amount of traffic. The server can usually be configured and operated remotely from the client company and you can customize the server to your own needs. It can be assigned to function only as a resource server and cannot be used as a client. The server is owned by the web host and you don't have physical access to the server.

A dedicated web hosting is beneficial while developing a complex business or a high-end e-commerce site as you will need more space and security - a web server dedicated to your business. It is purchased by a company when they want more control of their server. They purchase or rent the hardware from the hosting company who then normally support and manage it. Internet connectivity is provided to the server, in many cases over 10 or 100 Mbit/s Ethernet. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centres, similar to co-location facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. You do not need a large initial investment to set it up.

Dedicated hosting comes in two forms. Managed and unmanaged.

Commonly, unmanaged hosting plans include hardware, operating system, web server and Internet connection. Managed plans however include the basics and pretty much everything else that the only thing you need to worry about is your web site and content.

A dedicated server could also be a computer that manages printer resources. However, it is important to note that not all servers are dedicated. In some networks, it is possible for a computer to act as a server and perform other functions as well.

If you are looking for cheap dedicated servers, you should be careful while choosing the right specification and package. Things to consider are operating system, data backup and monitoring service, hardware options, space, bandwidth and technical support. Ask the hosting providers to give you a few websites for references, read hosting reviews before you sign up and be sure that the price is affordable. We know that the dedicated servers on this site are the one that will give you the most reliability and flexibility for your money.