Managed hosting service

Managed hosting is when a web hosting provider lets you rent an entire server, and will then take full responsibility for the maintenance, running and backup. This leaves you free to focus on your business.

Managed hosting services are mostly for companies who don't have the technical know-how and resources to carry out certain services out themselves. These services include building, installing and operating systems.

Managed hosting offers you the choice of which operating system you would like to run, with most ISP's offering a choice of either Windows or Linux. With your dedicated server, you also have the option to choose how much storage space you need.

Advantages of managed hosting

• The managed hosting provider will provide all the technical support you will need.
• A managed server hosting feature is adaptable to your individual requirements.
• There is greater uptime, increased security, greater server access and greater scalability.
• Expert technical support is provided, along with an ensured maximum server uptime.

Disadvantages of managed hosting

• There are higher start-up and maintenance costs.
• Depending on the host, you may not have root/admin access if you have a fully managed server.

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