Dedicated servers 'aid web hosting'

Businesses can derive numerous benefits from using dedicated servers for web hosting, it has been claimed.

According to thehostingnews.com, such solutions are now "imperative" to the successful functioning of many online businesses.

The site said they are now "a critical part of the web presence", meaning it is essential that IT security investments are made to keep them operating to their full capability.

It reported: "Potential security risks for dedicated servers can range from malicious attacks by hackers and viruses to more basic situations such as hard disk crashes and data corruption."

As such, they should be fully password protected, the site said, while firewall and anti-virus software should also be treated as essential.

Global Gold offers market leading Linux and Windows dedicated servers to UK businesses.

Such servers are extremely robust, able to handle high-traffic variations and facilitate super-quick uploading, while ensuring high availability, performance and reliability.

Written by Chris Ball