{"id":19780,"date":"2021-02-28T15:44:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T07:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/?p=19780"},"modified":"2022-04-13T13:25:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T05:25:18","slug":"tips-on-choosing-a-dedicated-server-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/tips-on-choosing-a-dedicated-server-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Choosing A Dedicated Server Hosting For Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=696%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"a dedicated server hosting Singapore\" width=\"696\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=696%2C364&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=1068%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=803%2C420&amp;ssl=1 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1200X628-SG-blogpostBanner-16Feb-6.jpg?resize=218%2C114&amp;ssl=1 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/>If you are thinking of subscribing to a dedicated server hosting plan for your business but aren\u2019t sure how to choose the best fit, this article can definitely help.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it\u2019s important to understand your requirements based on the current usage, the nature of the project, and the projection of growth. Generally, there are 4 features to look at when choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/servers\/dedicated-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated server hosting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like buying a smartphone or a CPU, the first thing to consider should be the specifications. Here\u2019s a checklist and some tips for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processor\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: A high-end processor like XEON or dual XEON will help your server handle complicated and specialized applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bandwidth\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: Always go for an unlimited bandwidth server hosting plan, your provider should not limit your traffic volume!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Memory (RAM)\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: More RAM will help enhance your website performance even if you are having high volume of concurrent visitors. It helps in boosting efficiency and loading speed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage Space\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: Only go for \u201cTB\u201d, no more \u201cGB\u201d in 2021!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Operating System (OS)\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: <em>Linux or Windows<\/em>, depending on what applications you are running. You will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/servers\/windows-dedicated-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Windows Server<\/a> if you are hosting MS SQL, ASP.NET or Microsoft IIS. On the other hand, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/servers\/dedicated-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Linux server<\/a> if you are hosting LAMP or MEAN, or any applications that don\u2019t need a Microsoft license.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Security<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before buying a dedicated server hosting, you should understand more from the provider regarding its security technology and environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, Exabytes provides first-grade network-based DDoS mitigation and world-class protection with 24\u00d77 monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, backup is also crucial to businesses. All Exabytes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">server hosting comes with 14-Day Retention Daily off-server backup by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1soft.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Idera R1Soft<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/why-backup-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are Website Backups so Important?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Data Centre<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure your website is up and running 24\/7 and serves your visitors well, you need to choose a data centre that is nearest to them. In this case, Singapore Data Centre should be your first choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exabytes\u2019 data centres are located in BDx Singapore Data Centre and Rack Central 1 (RC1). Both\u00a0 are carrier-class Tier 3 data centres in Paya Lebar and Tai Seng Drive respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Technical Support<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of a dedicated server seems technically complex, hence, having a professional dedicated technical support team is another big plus that you should consider before deciding on subscribing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, Exabytes does provide 24\/7\/365 premium dedicated support, to help monitor your server with immediate response to issues and glitches, including traffic spike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always kick-start with a low price hosting plan and upgrade as your business grows. Hosting providers typically have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide range of hosting plans<\/a>, depending on the specifications and pricing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, you need to understand your current usage, future projection and the specification requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions on configuring yourself a dedicated server hosting for your business, feel free to get in touch with our dedicated server specialists for a free consultation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/guide-for-web-designer-types-of-web-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Types of Web Hosting You Should Know Before Purchase<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking of subscribing to a dedicated server hosting plan for your business but aren\u2019t sure how to choose the best fit, this article can definitely help. 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