People often have different opinions on subjects, but we all agree that no one likes change. We are all creatures of habit and enjoy our daily routines. The same applies to our digital lives; whether it’s professional or personal, we all enjoy sticking to what we know rather than explore a new avenue.
Switching from a VPS (virtual private server, sometimes called hybrid hosting), or even shared hosting, to a dedicated server will introduce you to a slew of new terms and configurations that can sometimes be overwhelming. But, making this change is just a step in the right direction for your project or business. Which begs the question, which server is right for me, and what do I look for in a dedicated hosting provider?
First, let's take some things into consideration.
What are your performance requirements?
Let’s use the Instant Dedicated Server configurations at Spin Servers as an example.
Keeping it simple, when choosing a server you will first want to check your performance requirements, which are based on a number of factors, i.e., amount of users, bandwidth usage, script limitations. These questions will determine which hardware options you will choose. Remember, upscaling is always an option too. If you answered these questions and you still have questions, you can always contact the Spin Servers support team using email or live chat, we would love to hear from you!
What is the potential for downtime?
It goes without saying that downtime can greatly impact your business. At Spin Servers, we operate a multi-homed, fully redundant network with a 99.999% uptime commitment. Keeping your projects and business up and running.
Where should my dedicated server be located?
Location, location, location. I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before. You wouldn’t open a new business without researching the best place to serve your customers, would you? Of course not. The same applies to server location. Think of the physical server location as your brick & mortar, and the website as your storefront.
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Ideally, you want to pick a location closest to the demographic you are targeting. For example, let’s say I own an online business selling handmade wallets out of Buford, Wyoming and I don’t ship overseas. In order to best serve my potential customers with low load times and latency, the ideal dedicated server location will be in the central United States, like Dallas, Texas.
Spin Servers offers servers in top-tier SOC2 facilities that are PCI & HIPAA compliant and have redundant power with backup generators. With two locations in Dallas, Texas, and San Jose, California. You can view looking glass for both locations via spinservers.com
How is the support?
Everyone needs a little help from time to time. This is why a web hosting provider must provide top-tier support services. At Spin Servers, we have a technical team and facility staff onsite 24/7/365 to handle your ticket at any hour of the day.
Hopefully, this article will help you make a better decision when choosing a dedicated web hosting provider and gives you a little insight into finding the best-dedicated server configuration that fits your needs.
Spin Servers is a US-based provider of dedicated servers & affordable private cloud solutions. Our motto is to let you “spin up servers” fast, seamlessly, and affordably.
You can find more information about Spin Servers on our website and view all of our services from Colocation and cloud services to custom-built dedicated servers.
