Dedicated servers 'offer simple pay structures and support'

Buying a dedicated server can be "an extremely simple" IT support solution for small businesses, it has been claimed.

According to TheHN, users pay for a server and can use it as little or as much as they like over the course of a month.

This contrasts with the usage-based billing system adopted by cloud models, providing complete ownership of the server, the site explained.

It added: "With a dedicated server, everything is as simple as it gets. Whenever a problem occurs, you can simply pick up the phone and call support.

"Assuming that you're dealing with a responsible company, the problem will be identified and taken care of in a matter of minutes."

TheHN says this extra level of support is of key benefit to businesses, especially where there is a lack of specialist IT expertise.

Last month, the site warned dedicated server users to change their password upon receipt of the technology.

Written by Chris Ball