What to look for when choosing a dedicated managed server provider

When choosing a dedicated managed server provider you need to evaluate:

Customer care and support
Look into the customer care provided, as the speed and reliability of the web host customer support is essential. Call them up ask to speak to a technical engineer, make sure that they offer one point of contact for sales, and technical advice, even have a read around the forums.

Services and payment options
Flexibility of the services and payment options they provide. The managed services they supply should be various and you should be able to pick the ones that suit your needs. Also you may prefer monthly, quarterly or yearly and should get a discount for paying upfront for longer periods.

Connectivity
Your managed server needs fast and reliable connectivity, with no single point of failure. It is important to know where the provider is located as this can determine the connectivity.

Find out what their network uptime is, and have a look into their SLA (Service Level Guarantee) to see that this has been guarenteed, and what happens if there is any down-time.

Data centre location
Find out where the hosting provider data centre(s) is located. Hosting companies should have multiple data centres with high-grade bandwidth and a track record of 100% availability. Plus with Google providing most of the traffic to sites in the UK then it’s essential you choose a host that is 100% UK based.

Prices
In this industry you tend to get what you pay for, so shop around to find out what the dedicated managed server providers are offering and for what price. If you want to turn your website into a money-maker then it is worth spending extra, as the money you make in return can most certainly justify your cost.

Reputation
Reputation is very important in this industry. Do your research into the reputation of the dedicated managed server providers and see what the reviews say. ISP's tend to advertise the awards they have won, so have a look at these.

Security of data
The physical security of your server is your providers responsibility. This means that no one should be able to walk into the providers data centre and walk out with your server or data.

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