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Cloud Server Vs Dedicated Server: Which Is Right For You?

Cloud servers and dedicated servers both play an important role in the IT infrastructure of most modern businesses. As many organizations are considering the move from more traditional hosting platforms like Dedicated servers, it's important for you to understand what each server type is in order to choose the right one for your application.



In this article, we cover what is the difference between the cloud and a server so you can make an informed decision.



What is a Cloud Server, and what are its benefits?



A cloud server is a virtual server created on a platform of dedicated servers. Each server on the platform connects together and is responsible for a specific task such as processing, storage, memory, etc. These functions are shared across multiple servers. To increase the platform's capacity and efficiency, new servers are frequently added.



This setup allows you to instantly create or destroy new Cloud Servers, and each virtual server is protected from a redundant and self healing infrastructure. A Cloud based server can be completely controlled by third-party applications using our robust API as well.



Cloud servers can be separated into a public and private cloud.



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Cloud Server Advantages & Disadvantages



Like Dedicated Servers, Cloud Servers also have a variety of advantages and disadvantages. These include:



Cloud servers are able to pay for their higher cost depending on what application they are used for. For example, a dedicated server would mean that you would have to pay for the resources, regardless of whether or not they are being used. A server that can typically meet your needs for at minimum one year is a good choice.



What applications are best suited as Cloud servers?



Any application that requires rapid server deployment, optimal uptime, and instant scalability is a good fit for a Cloud Server. These applications are likely to change frequently and can be setup on multiple Cloud Servers instead of one.



Cloud applications that are popular include:



- E-Commerce Sites - Small Business applications


- Personal game servers


- Email servers


- SaaS apps


What is a dedicated Server?



Although it may seem obvious, dedicated servers are often referred to as "cloud dedicated server" or "dedicated server hosting". However, a dedicated server can be completely different from a Cloud Server. A cloud dedicated server is the exact same thing as a dedicated Server.



A dedicated server refers to a physical server located in a remote location that is only accessible by one client. Instead of Cloud computing or shared hosting that uses virtualization to segment servers, a dedicated host is dedicated to you and only you.



Every dedicated server is 1U rack-mounted server and is located in our enterprise grade data centers. These data centers are staffed 24x7 and protected from fire and theft. They are also connected to network routes that provide optimal connectivity. Dedicated Servers can also be rented for a monthly or yearly cost. There are no hardware upfront costs.



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Dedicated Server Advantages and Disadvantages



Which applications are best suited to dedicated servers?



Dedicated Servers are great for stable applications that are unlikely to experience resource spikes or need hardware upgrades in the near future. These servers are ideal for applications that don't require rapid server deployment. A dedicated server is typically built manually and ready in between 8 and 24 hours.



Applications which require a high level of CPU processing, RAM, and disk space that follow the above criteria are also generally better served by a Dedicated Server. These might include:



VPS / Reseller Hosting Nodes


- Game Server Nodes


- Big Data Analytics


Large Database Hosting


Is cloud cheaper than a dedicated server?



With a Cloud Server, you can pay for what you need today and upgrade later. Although it's more expensive per monthly for the same resources, it is still cheaper than paying for resources that are not being used.



Cloud Servers are also billed based on a post-paid billing platform so businesses only pay for resources after they have been used, whereas Dedicated Servers are pre-paid and billed at the beginning of each month. It may be advantageous to pay servers after they have been used, depending on your business model.



Other Available Hosting Solutions



Dedicated and Cloud Servers are not the only available choices when deploying a new server. There are also other options:



Hybrid/VPS Servers - Similar to Cloud Servers except that the servers are hosted within a virtual environment. VPS servers, however, are not connected to redundant storage or compute so if the VPS node is offline, so is the server. These servers are also not scalable.


Colocation: This is a way to invest in your hardware but still store it in a data centre and only pay for power, network, and storage in racks. For more information, see our article on what colocation costs.


Need Help Selecting a Server?



Hopefully, this article helped you to understand some key differences between Cloud Servers and Dedicated Servers. You can still get a free consultation with our team if you have any questions about choosing the right hosting type. Our team has decades of combined experience in helping individuals and businesses find the best server at the best price.



Contact us today to learn more about Dedicated Server Hosting and Cloud Servers from ServerMania and how our hosted servers can help grow your business.
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