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In the Web
hosting business, a dedicated server refers to the
rental and exclusive use of a computer that includes a
Web server, related
software, and connection to the Internet, housed in the Web hosting
company's premises. A dedicated server is usually needed for a
Web site (or
set of related company sites) that may develop a considerable amount of
traffic - for example, a site that must handle up to 35 million
hits a day.
The server can usually be configured and operated remotely from the client
company. Web hosting companies claim that the use of a dedicated server on
their premises saves router, Internet connection, security system, and
network administration costs.
In renting a dedicated server, the client company may be required to use a
specified computer system or may be offered a choice of several systems.
Some host providers allow a client company to purchase and install its own
computer server at the host provider's location, a service known as
colocation.
Typically, a dedicated server is rented that provides a stated amount of
memory, hard disk space, and bandwidth ( here meaning the number of
gigabytes of data that can be delivered each month). Some hosting companies
allow the renter of a dedicated server to do
virtual hosting, in turn
renting services on the server to third parties for their Web sites.
domain
name system, e-mail, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) capabilities are
typically included and some companies provide an easy-to-use control
interface.
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