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Understanding dedicated hosting Dedicated hosting means the allocation of an entire server to a single user. If your site is very resource or bandwidth intensive, a dedicated server is the only route to go. There are hundreds of companies that offer dedicated hosting, and the very first step to narrowing down your choice is to pick the right dedicated hosting:1) Am I proficient enough to manage my own server, from installing software to updating and securing the server? If the answer to the above is yes, then going with an "unmanaged" Dedicated Provider can save you up to 80% on monthly bills compared to one that's managed. In the dedicated hosting industry, support is the most expensive component. If the answer to the above is no in that you need managed dedicated hosting, the next question to ask is: 2) Should I go with a dedicated provider that provides full support in house, or should I hire a 3rd party admin to help me manage the server? This really comes down to personal perference and individual circumstances. Hiring a 3rd party admin to help you manage an unmanaged server can be beneficial in that you get more personalized help. However, the issue of trust comes into play here. There are now companies that offer 3rd party adminstrators for hire, which could be another route to look at. Some examples of this are: Cheetaweb
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