Dedicated hosting, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting where the client rents an entire server not shared with other customers.
Normally a large range of hardware is available typically based around Intel cpu's Athlon cpu's. Dual, single, and quad cpu servers can be usually be rented.
This is more powerful than budget shared hosting, as organizations have total control over their server, including the type of server operating system (typically linux based or Windows). You also get wide choice hardware,including server ram, hard drive and cpu.
Server administration is usually provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In many cases a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment.
Dedicated servers are most often located in large data centers, in major cities where there are large concentrations of power and where there are large network providers hubs. Most dedicated server hosting providers rent facilities or a cage at the data centre
A server colocated in a large data centre has the benefit of backup power supplies and HVAC. In contrast to colocation, the server hardware is owned not owned by the customer. but by the hosting provider. In some cases they will provide support for your operating system or applications.
