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Server Hosting Introduction For Beginners
It’s safe to say most people wonder what a dedicated server actually is. In all honesty, a dedicated server isn’t that complicated a product. In simple terms, a dedicated server is a normal computer that’s hosted in a secure datacentre with a fast internet connection. 99% of hosts that provide server hosting should tick all these boxes. Having the correct setup and location is essential for dedicated server hosting. Now lets look at what a dedicated server really is. And now, the various descriptions that make a dedicated server.
A server is just like a computer
The difference between your home computer and a dedicated server is that your computer (or laptop) will be hosted in a case, that’s suitable to sit on a desk or dining room table (which is where I’m writing from on my Macbook at present!). Dedicated servers have specialised cases. Approximately 3″, 1U is a special measurement used in datacentre environments. These servers are specially made in cases that fit in racks. Racks, specially made for datacentre ennvironments ensure the best air flow and network cable arrangement. Probably the best known server manufacturer would be Dell. Dell sell laptops and home computers to the home sector. So actually, the main difference between home computer and dedicated server, is the case they are housed in. Granted dedicated servers are usually a lot more high powered and resilient.
Datacentres host dedicated servers
The normal managed server will be in a 1U case. A pizza box would be about the same height! Although, you won’t find pizza in a server case. Take for example Dell’s popular R200 server. 26 servers can be fitted into a 16 amp rack on averaged, based on a power draw of 0.6 – 0.4 amps. These servers are fitted to rackmount rails, that fit into the rack, one on top of the other. At the back of each dedicated server, you’ll find a network and power port. Each rack will have power supply units and at least one switch for the server to connect to. There will be aisels of racks in a datacentre. Some racks host specialist network equipment, switches and routers connected to the internet backbone. For this kind of environment, a company such as Melbourne who specialise in dedicated servers would be ideal.
Dedicated servers require a fast internet connection
The majority of home connections run at around 10mbs. This isn’t enough for a dedicated server. A 100mbit connection is expected for dedicated servers. Services such as streaming require this speed. So in conclusion, the right hardware, a good datacentre and fast connection are needed for server hosting.
