Buying a Dedicated Server is not a Children’s job, there are n number of queries to be cared of. Follow the below given points when you are looking for a Dedicated Server. Queries to be carried out when you are looking for a Dedicated Servers are divided into two categories first is management of the Softwares available on the Dedicated servers and second is the Hardware options. So here goes the points:

Software Options

Operating Systems – Linux and Windows are the two most favorable operating system on Dedicated Server, with Linux leading the race. Most of the web hosting customers prefers Linux because of its much appreciated security. Windows is favored by the ones who love user friendly GUI and the one who want to host game servers.

Server Management - There are two kind of management of the server i.e. two kind of server, one is unmanaged which only include reboots and hardware support. This is not loved by the customers as they want their servers to be monitored 24×7. Hence the other form of management the Managed or 24×7 monitored, is loved by everyone. In the managed Servers every feature including support, monitoring, software and many more.

Control Panel - control panel is like heart of a Dedicated server, so its important to choose wisely. Linux users love cPanel and Plesk. Windows lovers choice is between Plesk and Dotnet panel. cPanel is the most famous one.

IP Addresses – It is the IP address which let somebody know where you are and how to find you. Number of free IP’s on a dedicated servers range from three to five. However if someone needs more IP he can have as much as required but only after a proper justification. Otherwise these IP’s can be sued for spamming purpose.

Hardware Options
RAM or Memory – Server memory is just like human memory, server will be without brain. If your websites holds a lot of data with web queries and database then it will take it longer to process. More memory will improve your websites speed.

Processor - Server is managed and controlled by the Processor so its like a Mastermind of the server. Most advanced processor in the current market is Quad Core Xeon Server. There are other processors as well like Dual Quad Core, Core 2 Duo, Nehalem. Intel CPU’s are the most used one.

Disk Space - Hard drive are easy to choose and you only have to consider your needs. Important thing to remember over here is the RAID option available on the disk, to make your data more safe as in any case if one hard disk fails second will start working.

Bandwidth - Now comes the fuel of the server. Data sent between your visitors and the server is bandwidth. If your site has enormous traffic then having huge bandwidth is a wise option. Our Dedicated Servers are connected on 100 mbps network and you can host upto 1000 dynamic websites on our dedicated servers. Each Server in our datacenter is setup on 100 Mbps, fully-switched port on an edge switch and the main network of our datacenter is on 5 x 10gbps uplink.

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If you have Dedicated Servers then security and protection is the most important thing which should be considered. Basically firewall refers to application or device which allow or deny traffic or any incoming or outgoing connections based upon set of rules. Generally it works within a one single network or over various networks in large operations. Firewall prevents any network threats. It’s architecture is to block any vulnerable threats to the main Dedicated server. On a Linux server, we can also configure IPtables or CSF firewall through cPanel.

Firewall basically filters packets or units of data transfers basically TCP and UDP traffic. Cisco are known for their firewall appliances which of course compete with other appliances such as Juniper. Some of the Linux firewall include Cisco ASA, Coyote Linux etc. Windows Operating Systems offer in-built Firewall, famously known as Windows Firewall. However, we can also configure hardware firewall such as Cisco etc.

Security is a very important concept today and it definitely needs implementation on every dedicated server so before choosing any hosting you should check the type of server protections they provide.

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In order to secure your Dedicated server you should regularly update the OS and configure firewall thoroughly. In this article I have tried to cover some basic steps to secure a Dedicated server which are as follows:-

1) You should set limit on the the number of users access to the database. This would seem obvious to most but it is often overlooked.

2) Before hosting your Dedicated server you should check their data centers securities because it is next to impossible to maintain security if there is to much physical access to your dedicated server.

3) All of the hackers are not genius, they are just looking for loop holes and by leaving databases or backups unencrypted is like inviting them in.

4) In order to encrypt databases, choose phrases to encrypt data rather than passwords. Phrases are expressions or combination of words which are easy for you to remember but it’s very difficult for others to guess. In this way things in your everyday life will also jog your memory. For example, if you pass four traffic lights on the way to office, your pass phrase could be pass4lights.

5) You should store keys separated from data. At a minimum, keys should be stored in a different file but preferably on a different drive, server, or device .

These are the most simple and effective ways to keep your Dedicated servers secure.

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