Managed Server Vs Own Server

Managed Server Vs Own Server 1: Case For Managed Server

There are several compelling reasons to use a Managed Server rather than buy your own server. When you use a managed server you save on time and effort and money. You do not need specialized know how.

A managed server is highly scalable. You may need more bandwidth as the website grows and in some cases you may need less. To change the allotted bandwidth, all you have to do is coordinate the change with the web host. This is one of the aspects of managed hosting which lets you use the host’s personnel to manage your backend, rather than your own.

By renting equipment you save between $1000 and $15000 which you would have spent on your own server. Your hosting company takes care of your support issues again saving you the need to hire your own people.

Security of the servers is an important issue in the age of cyber terrorism. Hosts use the necessary software to combat threats like denial of service attacks, viruses and hacking attempts. Time is the currency of the day and Managed servers save you a lot of time.

In sum if your business is a small or medium sized one, a broad recommendation is to use a managed server. Economics is the primary reason, all the expenses of buying and maintaining a server could well be over $50,000 in the first year. Contrast this with the expenses of under $1000 for a rented server. If you earn over $150,000 a year and feel the need to take the leap to owning your own server then read part two of this article. For the rest of us mere mortals, I guess a Managed Server must do, for now.

Managed Server Vs Own Server 2: Case For Own Server

The main drawback in renting a server is the loss of control over server management. Every business has sensitive data which may be compromised. Using an external firm to manage your back end leaves the possibility of fraud being committed. It is rare that web hosts overcharge customers but it has happened.

Your own server simplifies file sharing and making backup and also gives you the control over website security. Although Dedicated Server Hosts guarantee safety of data, there is the possibility of an employee violating trust. Very sensitive data on your server warrants your own hosting server.

Owning the server means that the server is also a backup point. If you choose to make the website richer in software application, you need your own hosting server. Even a desktop PC can work as a server but they are not specialized for it. Your own server has redundancy, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) and much more. Database management becomes easy with your own Hosting Server.

There is certainly a strong case for owning your own server for web hosting. If you earn enough from the internet and your website needs added privacy, security, control, software updation or addition then you may want to consider buying a hosting server.