Security Compliance Is Less Expensive Than Security Breaches

The cost of complying with privacy and security regulations is high, so high that many companies — whether deliberately or negligently — fail to implement the protections and processes that would keep data safe. Security requires investment in process, staff, and technology, but as a recent study from Ponemon shows, not making that investment is likely to be the more expensive course of action.

Read More

Who Uses Managed Dedicated Servers?

Who Uses Managed Dedicated Servers?Dedicated servers — often called bare metal servers — offer more power, stability, and control than cloud and multi-tenant hosting options. In fact, all other hosting options build on the capabilities of dedicated servers. Infrastructure-as-a-service platforms, virtual private server hosting, software-as-a-service applications, and traditional shared hosting rely on the power and flexibility of bare metal.

Read More

A Great Dedicated Server Is More Than Specifications And Price

CityscapeThe specifications of a dedicated server determine its capabilities. There is a huge difference between a low-end dedicated server and the most powerful servers on the market. For the best server hosting experience, dedicated server users should be careful to match server specifications to the resource needs of their application.

Read More

What Operating System Should You Use On Your Dedicated Server?

Server systemDedicated servers are pretty powerful pieces of hardware – but to truly get the most out of them, you need the right software. For that reason, one of the most important (and most difficult) choices you’ll need to make after you’ve committed to having one is what operating system it’ll use. There are two choices available to you here: Windows Server, and Linux.

Read More

Three Signs Your Business Should Use A Dedicated Server

Three Signs Your Business Could Use A Dedicated ServerSo, you’re looking to get your business off the ground where infrastructure is concerned. Maybe you want to setup a website, create a development environment, or host a platform/service. And maybe you’re considering doing so on a dedicated server.

Of course, there are a few things to give you pause. Dedicated servers admittedly tend to be more expensive than the alternative. But you get what you pay for.

Read More