HostGator Dedicated Server Increases Speed and Security

HostGator – Don’t Share Memory & CPU Power, Get A Dedicated Server Today!

Do you truly love your website? If so, you should consider upgrading to a HostGator dedicated server to increase speed and security today! A common question asked by many new and upcoming webmasters is, why do I need a dedicated server?

The cost is higher than a shared or VPS plan, but those plans come with side effects that may cripple your business in the long run. A dedicated server allows greater control over the security of your back-end and front-end web hosting management. If you share a server with 500 other websites and someone decides to hack just one of those websites, it may affect the up-time and security of your data. HostGator Web Hosting has just the solution – a Dedicated Server.

Another benefit of using a HostGator dedicated server for your website are the dedicated IP addresses and full unrestricted use of the Memory for bandwidth. On shared plans, you are sharing the bandwidth and CPU and IP address which will block visitors to your website if massive amounts of traffic are sent to your website. Using a HostGator Dedicated Server will open the flood gates for potential traffic.

For example, if you receive 50 visitors at the same instant, potentially 20 of them will be shown an error page as the site being temporarily unavailable due to the high traffic if you are using a shared hosting plan. This will not occur on a HostGator dedicated web hosting plan with several IP addresses and your own personal memory chips to server your customers.

Linux or Windows? The first choice when shopping for a dedicated server from HostGator.com is whether you will be using Windows or Linux platforms. Certain programs only work with with Windows and vice versa with Linux. It is also a personal preference on which admin panel you prefer: Plesk 9 Control Panel for Windows or cPanel WHM for Linux.

In the end, if you are unsure, contact the HostGator Web Hosting customer support and ask to speak with a technical representative who can better explain the pros and cons of both servers based on your situation.

There are four packages from HostGator to choose from once you have decided on which operating platform you will use. Basic is a simple Dual Core processor with 1 GB of DDR2 memory which can handle most moderate level websites. The standard package is a step up from the basic but has the same CPU, just more memory and hard disk space. If you host videos, applications, and serve thousands of visitors per day, you need to consider purchasing an Elite or Pro plan. They have Quad Core CPUs to handle multiple applications and have extra bandwidth for the massive amounts of
traffic. They also come with 13 dedicated IP addresses for your growing website needs.

The HostGator dedicated Linux servers also come with a free billing system called “WHMCS” or “WHM.AutoPilot”, which is great for e-commerce websites. In addition, all plans (Windows or Linux) come with a free reseller sitebuilder plan, free domain reseller account and an unlimited amount of free website transfers. Other web hosting providers charge fees and memberships for these services, just another reason why HostGator is taking a large bite out of the web hosting competition.

Learn more about HostGator Dedicated Web Hosting.