To be confident in the security of the dedicated server unmanaged hosting environment, it's important to dedicate time to timely updating of the OS and software (prefer the latest versions of products). Also, take the time to properly configure the firewall (it will help limit illegal and unauthorized access to the server). Use complex and long passwords and consider a secure method of storing them.
Unmanaged Dedicated Server
AlexHost’s dedicated server unmanaged hosting gives each customer unlimited control over every element of the server and its full potential. By opting for this option in our organization, you can comfortably initiate software setup, manage and interact with the control panel as you see fit, and work with other system aspects. However, remember that this requires the appropriate expertise. If you are not sufficiently competent in managing an unmanaged dedicated server, your business will need to hire a skilled server administrator.
An unmanaged dedicated server may cost less than renting a standard hosting option with full support from AlexHost specialists. On one hand, this is an advantage, but on the other hand, you will need to apply your own knowledge in server administration or hire a qualified employee to manage the rented server for you. This latter aspect may incur additional expenses.
Dedicated server unmanaged hosting: main administrator’s tasks
When seeking assistance from AlexHost for renting unmanaged dedicated hosting, be prepared to handle all aspects and intricacies of administration yourself, including the following:
- Installing and regularly updating the latest versions of software relevant to your unmanaged dedicated hosting.
- Installing and properly configuring the main operating system.
- Addressing issues related to data preservation and protecting it from viruses and hacker attacks.
- Monitoring the security of the server environment and the level of protection of each of its resources.
- Constantly resolving periodically occurring errors and problems, promptly identifying and fixing vulnerabilities.
- Individual firewall configuration and local network settings.
- If necessary, scaling the resources provided by the dedicated hosting unmanaged server.
- Continuous care for improving execution quality and overall server functionality.
- Monitoring the load level of the unmanaged dedicated server hosting and regulating the workloads (even distribution among all sectors).
Dedicated hosting unmanaged server: tech support level
Unmanaged dedicated hosting services from AlexHost typically offer a limited scope of technical support. However, by arrangement with the provider’s specialists, it can include the following aspects:
- Interacting with the operating system and troubleshooting network issues.
- Providing answers to basic types of questions related to installation and configurations.
- Monitoring the current physical condition of the server and the quality of equipment operation.
- Qualified assistance from professionals if any failures are detected in the operation of unmanaged dedicated web hosting.
- Updates and sequential reboots, which may have both direct and indirect relation to AlexHost’s infrastructure.
- Prompt qualified assistance and support in case of an urgent need to restore individual segments or the entire unmanaged hosting dedicated server due to serious and unforeseen hardware failures.
It’s important to note that technical support for unmanaged dedicated server web hosting often does not include assistance with software, application installation and configuration, data security, and other aspects typically covered by managed hosting.
Unmanaged dedicated server hosting: picking optimal OS
Unmanaged dedicated hosting services require a preliminary choice of a specific OS, which will subsequently be considered your primary working platform. To select the optimal OS, it’s important to consider the following significant factors:
- Define the main tasks and requirements. Clearly identify the tasks that will be assigned to the cheap unmanaged dedicated server you’re renting. Certain types of OS are designed for specific tasks.
- Ensure that your software or essential applications are fully compatible in technical parameters with the chosen OS.
- Prefer an OS with which you have previously had quality interaction experience, or be ready to learn it. The most worthy options for unmanaged servers hosting include Windows Server and Linux (including CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
- Remember to turn to the extensive and fairly friendly community of the chosen OS and its documentation library in case of problems.
- Familiarize yourself with the frequency of updates and the level of support offered by the developers of the specific OS.
- When choosing an OS, make sure it is updated frequently enough to ensure the desired level of security for your server environment.
- Consider pricing issues. Determine the optimal cost of the OS license and related services for your budget.
Considering these factors, you will be able to choose the most suitable operating system for your unmanaged server.
