Dedicated Server Overview
What Is a Dedicated Server?
A dedicated server is a physical machine exclusively allocated to a single customer. Unlike shared or VPS hosting, no other users share the hardware, CPU, RAM, storage, or network bandwidth. You have complete control over the server and its entire resource pool.
Dedicated servers deliver the highest level of performance, security, and customization available in a hosting environment.
Key Advantages
Maximum Performance
All server resources — every CPU core, every gigabyte of RAM, and all disk I/O — are yours alone. This eliminates the “noisy neighbor” problem entirely and ensures peak performance under heavy workloads.
Full Hardware Control
You choose the hardware specifications that match your requirements: processor type, RAM capacity, storage drives (SSD or HDD), and RAID configuration. Many providers allow hardware customization at the time of order.
Enhanced Security
With no other tenants on the machine, the attack surface is significantly reduced. You can implement custom firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies without any restrictions from a shared environment.
Compliance Requirements
Businesses in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, e-commerce) often require dedicated infrastructure to meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR compliance standards. A dedicated server provides the isolation and control needed for these certifications.
Managed vs. Unmanaged
| Type | You Handle | Provider Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanaged | OS installation, patching, security, monitoring, backups | Hardware replacement, network uptime, power |
| Managed | Applications, content deployment | OS updates, security patches, monitoring, backups, hardware |
Unmanaged servers offer total freedom for experienced administrators. Managed servers are ideal if you want enterprise-grade infrastructure without an in-house ops team.
When You Need a Dedicated Server
A dedicated server is the right choice when:
- High traffic volumes exceed what VPS hosting can handle efficiently.
- Resource-intensive applications (large databases, game servers, video streaming) need guaranteed hardware.
- Security and compliance requirements demand physical isolation.
- Custom software or configurations require full root access and unrestricted server control.
- Multiple high-traffic websites need to run on a single, powerful machine.
Common Use Cases
- Enterprise web applications and APIs
- Large-scale e-commerce platforms
- Database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Game servers and real-time applications
- Big data processing and analytics
- Email servers handling high message volumes
Getting Started with 10Corp
- Browse dedicated server configurations in your 10Corp account and select the hardware that fits your needs.
- Choose your operating system and management level (managed or unmanaged).
- Once provisioned, access your server via SSH or Remote Desktop.
- Configure your environment, deploy your applications, and go live.
For help selecting the right server configuration or migrating from VPS, contact 10Corp support.