A dedicated
hosting service,
dedicated server,
or managed hosting
service
is a type of
Internet hosting
where the client
leases an entire
server not shared
with anyone. This is
more flexible than
shared hosting,
as organizations
have full control
over the server(s),
including choice of
operating system,
hardware, etc.
Server
administration can
usually be provided
by the hosting
company as an add-on
service. In some
cases a dedicated
server can offer
less overhead and a
larger
return on investment.
Dedicated servers
are most often
housed in
data centers,
similar to
co-location
facilities,
providing
redundant power
sources and
HVAC systems. In
contrast to
co-location, the
server hardware is
owned by the
provider and in some
cases they will
provide support for
your operating
system or
applications.