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Managed Hosting
Managed Hosting is a form of web hosting where a client chooses to lease an entire server housed in an off-site data center that is dedicated to their uses only, and not sharing it with anyone else as in a shared hosting environment. Managed Hosting gives the client complete control over the server and provides them with maximum usage of the hardware, processor speed and bandwidth capacity. Choices range from a basic server to a high performance, premium server depending on the client's online needs. A client can also choose their preferred operating system, Windows or Linux, as well as optional managed services like security patches, upgrades, backups, and firewalls. Basic system administration is included with Managed Hosting.
Dedicated Hosting
Dedicated Hosting is a form of web hosting where a client chooses to lease an entire server housed in an off-site data center that is dedicated to their uses only, and not sharing it with anyone else as in a shared hosting environment. In contrast to Managed Hosting, the client must have technical know-how, and perform all system administration and management activities on the server from their remote desktop. This lets the client choose a server with more powerful hardware for much less cost. As with Managed Hosting, the client has complete control over the server and can choose their preferred operating system, Windows or Linux.
Co-location
Co-location is a form of web hosting where a client leases a cabinet in an off-site, highly secured data center to house their own server hardware. The shared data center infrastructure, along with its redundant power, large bandwidth capacity, and direct connection to the Internet allows the client to get cost-savings on greater safety, scalability, business continuity, and minimal network latency. In Co-location, the server hardware is entirely owned and operated by the client and does not receive any system administration from the provider.
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