Cloud Server Vs Dedicated Server Which Is Right For You

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Cloud servers and dedicated servers both play an important role in the IT infrastructure of most modern businesses. As many organizations are considering the move from more traditional hosting platforms like Dedicated servers, it's important for you to understand what each server type is in order to choose the right one for your application.



This article will help you make an informed decision about the differences between a server and a cloud.



What is a Cloud Server and how do you use it?



A cloud server can be described as a virtual server created from a group of dedicated servers. Each server on the platform is responsible for a specific task, such as storage, processing, memory, and so forth. These functions are all shared across multiple servers. In order to increase the platform's efficiency and capacity, new servers are constantly added.



This setup results in new Cloud Servers being instantly created/destroyed. Each virtual server is protected and protected by redundant and self-healing infrastructure. A Cloud based server can be completely controlled by third-party applications using our robust API as well.



Cloud servers can be split into a public or private cloud.



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Cloud Server Advantages & Disadvantages



Cloud Servers offer many benefits and disadvantages, just like dedicated servers. These include:



Depending on the application, the advantages of Cloud servers can make their increased cost pay for itself relatively quickly. For example, with a dedicated server you would need to pay for the resources whether or not you are using them, and pick a server that can meet your needs for at least a year typically.



What are the best applications for Cloud servers and why?



A Cloud Server is the best choice for any application that requires fast server deployment, optimal uptime, instant scalability, and rapid server deployment. These applications are often evolving and should be set up across multiple Cloud Servers, rather than one single server.



Some of the most popular Cloud apps include:



- Ecommerce Sites - Small Business Applications - Personal game servers - Email servers - SaaS apps What is a Dedicated server?



Although it may seem obvious, dedicated servers are often referred to as "cloud dedicated server" or "dedicated server hosting". A dedicated server is different from a Cloud Server, and a cloud dedicated servers is the same as a dedicated Server.



A dedicated server is a physical server hosted in a remote data center that is only utilized and accessed by a single client. Unlike shared hosting or Cloud computing, which segments up a dedicated server using virtualization, a dedicated server is completely dedicated to you with dedicated hardware and no other users sharing the physical server.



Every dedicated server is a 1U rack-mounted server that is located in our enterprise-grade data centers. These data centers are staffed around the clock and protected from theft and fire. Dedicated Servers can be rented at a low monthly or annual cost, and there are no upfront hardware costs.



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Advantages and disadvantages of dedicated servers



Which applications are best suited to dedicated servers?



Dedicated Servers can be used for stable applications that will not experience resource spikes, or need to upgrade their hardware in the near-term. They are also ideal for applications which don't need rapid server deployment as a dedicated server is manually built and typically ready in 8 to 24 hours. Game tolia



Applications which require a high level of CPU processing, RAM, and disk space that follow the above criteria are also generally better served by a Dedicated Server. These may include:



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Cloud Servers let you pay for what is needed today and later upgrade to the best. It is more expensive to rent the same resources monthly, but it will save you money by not having them sitting idle.



Cloud Servers are also billed based on a post-paid billing platform so businesses only pay for resources after they have been used, whereas Dedicated Servers are pre-paid and billed at the beginning of each month. It may be advantageous depending on your business model to pay for servers once they have been used.



Other Available Hosting Solutions



Dedicated and Cloud Servers are not the only available choices when deploying a new server. Other options include:



Hybrid / Virtual Servers: These servers are similar to Cloud Servers in that they are hosted in virtual environments. However, VPS servers don't have redundant storage, compute, or memory so if the VPS server goes offline, so does it. These servers also cannot scale. Colocation: This is a way to invest in your hardware but still store it in a data centre and only pay for power, network, and storage in racks. For more information, see our article on what colocation costs. Need Help Selecting a Server? Gaming



Hopefully, this article helped you to understand some key differences between Cloud Servers and Dedicated Servers. If you still have questions about which hosting type to choose, consider booking a free consultation with us. Our team has decades of combined experience in helping individuals and businesses find the best server at the best price.



Contact us today to learn more about Dedicated Server Hosting and Cloud Servers from ServerMania and how our hosted servers can help grow your business.



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