Un-managed Dedicated server?

[sam]

What is Un-managed Dedicated server?

Un-managed dedicated server:: It is a server that provides the same features like a managed server at low price. With this un-managed Dedicated server you will get server reboots, storage, failed hardware replacement, bandwidth, physical security of the hardware, however if you will need any additional support then you will be charged additional for it. Un-managed Dedicated server does not cover support for the installation of third party softwares. If you will face any problem with the server like Apache, control panel etc then you will be charged additional for it.

[Martin]

Yes, if you need any kind of support then you will be charged and they will only provide Help Desk Support as a paid service. I don't think that any Unmanaged Server Provider is providing Live Chat or Phone Support even after charging for support.

So it is always better to consider Managed Dedicated Servers. BodHost offers Fully Managed Dedicated Servers. We offer 24/7 support through Live Chat, Phone Support, Help Desk and Forums :dancing:

[carl owen]

Considering Managed Dedicated Servers is always a good option as you do not have to pay Additional charges for Support. The companies which offer Unmanaged Dedicated servers will offer the Server at a lower price but charges for Support are quite high. Hence, the Total cost of an Unmanaged Dedicated server will be much more than a Fully Managed Dedicated Server.

Conclusion : It is always better to go for a Fully Managed Dedicated Server from a Company which offers 24x7 Technical Support.

BODhost does offer 24x7 Technical Support and Fully Managed Dedicated Servers ;)

[madmax]

So basically, for someone like me that knows NOTHING, I should go with a managed vs. un-managed? And this means that should my site go down for any reason that a managed server will get it back up and running?

[iamsam]

If you know little to nothing about server administration, then I definitely recommend getting a managed dedicated server. It's not just server monitoring (where they monitor your server's uptime, etc.), but also things like securing your server, configuring the software and firewall, etc. There's a lot of things that goes into a managing a server that it's not advised for a total newbie to just jump right in.

If you're new to server administration and want to learn how to do it, I still recommend using managed dedicated server so that you can practice your stuff without worrying about what to do should you mess things up (you'll be able to call the host for help). Just remember that if you do play around, make sure it's not on a server that's important (eg. your business site) since sometimes things do go wrong and, depending on the damage you caused, it's even possible that your server's data could not be restored. It's like learning to drive a car: you don't practice in a Lamborghini on a busy highway, you do it in a driving school track with a trainer sitting beside you.

[BodShane]

You can have a look at the following link for more information on management of servers and are inclusive for free along with the server :

Dedicated Server Management

Regards,

Shane Phillips