Who Needs a Managed Server?
Anyone who uses dedicated server
from a web hosting company should explore their options in managed server as well. Unlike a traditional dedicated web server rental, managed servers entirely eliminate any needs for a business or group to hire any additional services from an IT specialist who maintains the stability of the equipment from the “user end”. Instead the managed web servers have someone all ready assigned with the responsibilities of performing all maintenance, upgrades and security on the server, right where it is located.
Isn’t this allready included with my dedicated web hosting contract?
Not usually. Most dedicated servers have technical support staff that can assist a business owner or IT specialist with the maintenance of their system, but managed servers completely eliminate such issues. The renter simply uses the server, receives regular reports or information from the management team and uses that to improve or change their business. There is no need to worry about updating software, security or performing any tasks that will keep the equipment operating at top speed.
What else can a managed web hosting provide?
Unlike a dedicated server, a managed server is guaranteed no “downtime”. If a technical issue should occur, the managed server’s staff automatically addresses the issue and keeps the website operating smoothly. This can be incredibly valuable to e-commerce sites or online retailers who require round the clock operations.
Many traditional “issues”
involved with the upkeep of dedicated servers is instantly eliminated by the use of managed servers. For example, data backups, security upgrades and all technical issues are handled without any effort from the business owner, and without any additional expense.
Many web hosting companies
make several managed web hosting server packages available for their clients, including both large and small business services among others. It is important however to always do a bit of web hosting comparison shopping where any web hosting services are concerned.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 am
I think every one who has IT department to control the office work they must use managed server hosting service. As it is more secure and can work from anywhere.