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Do You Need to Move to a Dedicated Server?

Shared hosting is not bad but it is just not sufficient. At least, not for those whose businesses depend on their websites and servers. Shared hosting interferes with your growing ambitions as it fails to accommodate them. Why? Let me explain.

If your need for server space increases, you definitely need something better than the shared server. And this need depends on what you want from your website. If your website handles your business-related transactions, you need a lot of disk space.

If your website is important for your business, you would not want downtime and slow connections. A shared server cannot guarantee the reliability you seek for your website. You need a server that can ensure business continuity, something a shared server cannot.

In terms of security, a dedicated server puts you in control. You can employ your own measures to ensure the security of your data.

A dedicated server is definitely more expensive than the shared server. The advantages of the dedicated server are many but you should make sure that shared hosting is not enough for you before you invest in the dedicated server. And it’s not only about the money. You should make sure that you can take care of the dedicated server either on your own or by outsourcing it to a service provider.

You should analyze your needs and your capability to handle the dedicated server well before you buy one. You can check an earlier post on how to buy a dedicated server.

  • Can you get a noise-free, secluded space for your office at home?
  • Can you get a phone dedicated to your home-based work?
  • Do you have all the important items to set up your office at home?
  • Can you provide for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
  • Will you be able to fix hours and timing for your work at home?
  • Will you able to stick to your work routine?
  • Will you be able to prioritize work over domestic responsibilities?
  • Can you avoid various distractions while working at home?
  • Will you be able to get your children taken care of while you work?
  • Will you be able to work in an isolated environment without co-workers?
  • Will you be able to work completely on your own, without supervision?
  • Can you keep your focus when you work for long hours?
  • Can you keep yourself motivated?
  • Will you be able to meet every deadline?
  • Will you able to pay attention to your health while working from home?

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