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Fully Managed Dedicated Server Hosting

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Let’s take a look at fully managed dedicated server hosting. Right up front, we need to consider that fully managed dedicated server hosting will not necessarily be cheap. We’re talking about a fully managed dedicated server. This will require near constant patches and upgrades. Plus, the company that hosts you will need to be responsible for your uptime more so than a company sells you dedicated server access that you manage.

If you plan on using a fully managed dedicated server hosting plan, you’ll need to have a lot of faith in the hosting company, because they’re the ones who have to take care of business if something goes wrong. Therefore, it helps to know what kind of experience they have. You’ll be looking for service that’s available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Plus, you’ll want your answers fast.

This is where finding out what other customers have to say about them can pay off. Check out any testimonials, and look for any upset customers online. Pissed off customers have a tendency to make a lot of noise.

The bottom line with a fully managed solution is that you better read the SLA (Service Level Agreement) carefully, because most companies will only do what they contractually have to. Since the service is spelled out in such detail, take a second to read it. Otherwise, you might end up regretting your choice later.

The SLA is what will differentiate one company from other. Make sure to get as much service guaranteed in writing anytime you consider purchasing a fully managed solution.