Dedicated Servers | Windows & Linux Hosting Read This Before Choosing Dedicated Servers | Page 6

Features Of A Dedicated Server
• SECURITY
• When you do anything online, be it, make a payment or create accounts and password,
you need a strong level of security on the website or host from which you're working
from. Dedicated servers have fantastic security packages available. Ideally what you
want is enough protection for the server, both virtually and physically. When it then
comes to applications and the internet, there needs to be a strong enough firewall,
malware prevention and allocated or dedicated IP addresses. Using dedicated IP
addresses means that you're not opening your server up to hacking, as the only IP
addresses allowed to connect with your server and the internet, are the addresses set
up and approved in the configuration stages.
• OPERATING SYSTEMS
• You need to pick an operating system which is compatible with your needs; this is
where a lot of people may not necessarily know the information required. If you are
unsure, it is recommended you liaise with technical support beforehand, so you don't
go buying the wrong dedicated server plan and waste too much money.