While in the past dedicated servers were often cost prohibitive for small businesses to consider, this is no longer the case. Many small to mid-sized business, along with the large businesses, look to dedicated server hosting companies rather than purchasing and maintaining their own servers.
Not all dedicated server hosting companies are the same and making a snap decision on a provider, particularly based on price, is going to be a mistake. Taking your time and thinking about the three other common mistakes listed below will help to find the right provider for your needs.
Not Selecting Managed Servers
It is less costly to choose an unmanaged server. However, unless the business has their own IT team, the risks and the time involved in managing the server can be factors that are often overlooked. Failing to complete updates or missing known vulnerabilities can create risks for security breaches, something that can be devastating to a business of any size.
Not Reviewing Tech Support Services
Many of the low-cost types of dedicated server hosting cut costs by limiting their tech support services. There are many companies that offer tech support during standard business hours with no live support outside of those times.
This means that the server could potentially be down for hours or even a day or two if there was a problem over a holiday. To prevent this issue, look for a company offering 24/7 365 tech support.
Not Considering Current and Future Needs
There are different requirements for a server for each industry and then also each company within that industry. Look for a hosting company that has the ability to work with you to determine the best plan for your budget both now and in the future.
With the team at RedSwitches available around the clock every day of the year, we are a very customer-friendly dedicated server hosting service for businesses both large and small. To see more about our solutions for your business, visit us at website.
