Which Type of Server are you Dedicated to? Let’s Decide Together!

When it comes down to comparisons, everyone has their own preference. For example, do you prefer Xbox or PS4? Or even, McDonald’s or Burger King? Or do you prefer the Green Bay Packers or Minnesota Vikings? (That should be an easy pick-Go Pack). You may have the same battle when it comes to your telecommunication preferences as well, so should your company go with a Dedicated Server or a Virtual Private Servers. But there is one thing that shows through more than who has the better burger, or who has more super bowls and that is the dedication of the people involved and what you want your outcome to look like. So, are you a fan of dedicated servers, a VPS solution or are you confused at where to even begin? Don’t worry we have it broken down for you and at the end; you’ll know if a dedicated server or a VPS solution is right choice for you and your business.

An obvious benefit from having a dedicated server is that it is the user that is generally completely in control of the system. Who doesn’t like to be in control of their own server? With that being said, you can completely customize it is the way you choose and can update and reboot the system when needed. Dedicated servers are typically able to run as much as their software can handle. With a VPS solution you are sharing the resources of a single computer, and that brings up another highlight of having a dedicated server and that is the hardware. The hardware of a dedicated server will put all of your resources and data in the hands of the single user. For example, your memory, hard drive, network, processing power etc., are all dedicated to the single user.

A VPS solution and shared web hosting may seen a bit similar to you at this point, and although the idea behind them is similar in that you are sharing a server, one difference, is that VPS solutions typically offer minimum allocation resources that are guaranteed 24/7. Another benefit from a VPS solution is the fast and easy migration. You can move your VPS to another server quickly and easily. So it really comes down to, are you looking to share your server or have one all by yourself?  Finding the right solution may be difficult for you, so let’s look at the pricing model. It’s simple; you get what you pay for. If steady hardware and having ultimate control over your software and data is important to you and your business, then a dedicated server is the right choice for you. Overall, with a VPS solution, you are looking at a lower monthly plan and it is more cost effective, whereas a dedicated server does require initial upfront costs.

With pros and cons to both solutions, it ultimately comes down to your company’s budget and how much control you are looking to have. For more information, contact AeroCom today to discuss how each solution can be beneficial and to find your preferred provider with the best quotes and pricing.