Fully managed dedicated server
A “fully managed dedicated server” refers to a physical server handed over as an intriguing option by AlexHost, strictly for a single user. Thus, you become the sole entity with the right to govern each of the server resources (memory, storage, and processing time). A fully managed dedicated server ascertains several benefits, including augmented fortification, flexibility, top-notch execution, and high-quality server operation.
Fully managed dedicated server: main differences from virtual server
AlexHost’s fully managed dedicated server hosting hands over the client personalized admission to all server options, which is evidence of high fortification, flexibility, and stability. Compared to a virtual server (where technology involves distributing the entire means pool among multiple virtual machines), a fully dedicated server is extremely flexible in terms of software and hardware configuration. However, it may mandate you to actively apply your knowledge and skills in technical management and maintenance.
Fully managed dedicated server: discussing merits
AlexHost’s fully managed dedicated server hosting boasts a plethora of evident advantages, which have earned this solution worldwide recognition and acclaim. It’s increasingly used by entrepreneurs to deploy large-scale projects requiring ample means supply and quality governance. Among the benefits of such an option, we can reasonably list:
- Marvelous execution, impeccable fortification, and hardware reliability. Fully managed dedicated hosting is ready to hand you over a full arsenal of tools for deploying a business project in the most defended and simultaneously efficient environment.
- Exclusive admission to a multitude of physical means to optimize conduct in accordance with your business mandates.
- Complete absence of neighbors with whom you’d have to share your essential means.
- Guaranteed robustness of the server and predictably stable execution.
- Flexibility in individually customizing both software and hardware.
- Simplified and accelerated server adaptation procedure to match the unique mandates of your digital project.
Fully managed dedicated server hosting: installing your own OS
Naturally, fully managed dedicated hosting allows each tenant or owner to manually install their preferred OS type. Perhaps this is one of the most standout and prestigious advantages of dedicated hosting. In doing so, you gain long-awaited governance over the server in its entirety, allowing you to operate without limits or restrictions. You have the right to:
- Choose the optimal OS type.
- Install it, taking into account your personal mandates and criteria.
- Adapt the server to your demands, preferring the OS that will show the best execution and quality support for applications in your business environment.
Fully managed dedicated hosting: technical parameters
Fully managed server traditionally comes with specific technical parameters. The typical memory and storage capacities on such platforms can vary and depend on:
- Business mandates.
- Configuration type.
Most often, servers of this kind can hand users over a storage ranging from a few hundred gigabytes to an impressive number of terabytes. Speaking of RAM capacity, the following characteristics can be noted: from 8 to 512 GB and higher, especially when it comes to high-load and powerful servers with strict mandates regarding execution. Nonetheless, you can always rely on the expertise of AlexHost and adjust the technical parameters of such servers, adhering to the project’s criteria. Provisions levels can be finely tuned and customized according to the user’s preferences at the server product ordering stage.
Fully managed server: guard questions
The fortification of the server environment is traditionally maintained through a combination of several effective software and physical measures. On the physical side, shield involves:
- Video surveillance.
- Implementation of fire alarm systems.
- Housing server equipment in guarded data centers.
On the software level, the focus is on the implementation of various technologies and tools aimed at effective information shielding. AlexHost specialists integrate customized firewall settings that track network traffic, IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), as well as IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems). All these developments are successfully used to monitor and promptly block unauthorized activity.
Responsible and experienced hosting distributors, like AlexHost, can offer you regular updates and patches for OS and applications. These, in combination, ascertains robust guard against known vulnerabilities. AlexHost can also provide you with a range of services, including periodic fortification audits, data encryption, and antivirus scanning.