I need advice and info on dedicated servers

[Nick]

In the coming months, I will be launching a much anticipated project of mine that I believe will generate a lot of interest.

I have never dealt with dedicated servers before and I know for sure that my Godaddy Hosting plan will not be able to handle the visitor influx.

Where do I start and what do I need to know about dedicated servers?

What recommendations do you have for me as far as web hosts/equipment?

Thanks in advance.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Nick

In the coming months, I will be launching a much anticipated project of mine that I believe will generate a lot of interest.

I have never dealt with dedicated servers before and I know for sure that my Godaddy Hosting plan will not be able to handle the visitor influx.

Where do I start and what do I need to know about dedicated servers?

What recommendations do you have for me as far as web hosts/equipment?

Thanks in advance.

You might want to consider going with a managed dedicated server.

[nati]

On be more cautious before you choose the company with which you will deal in current of long time. Certainly I shall advise you dedicated hosting.
If you need advice in a choice of the company likely I can to help you if certainly you will want

[James-A]

Dedicated server will allow you complete authority to control and administer your server, it gives you freedom to install scripts, softwares or applications that you want to use and it reduces your dependancy on the web host.
You should go for Managed hosting coz here you need little or no technical skills as the system administration and maintenance is delegated to professional staff. Managed hosting not only benefits a client’s IT department, but brings time, cost, and resource savings to the whole company.

[nati]

You are certainly right, and I am glad that by means of this forum we can to advise each other that better

[cwallenstein]

Be sure to check out the wonderful resource that is the Dedicated Server Forum at http://www.webhostingtalk.com as well. Between this forum and that one, you will certainly have enough expertise at your disposal to answer any question you may have!

[kristeejo]

ask BLUEPOINT

[Colocation]

If you have the money, I'd suggest colocation over dedicated server and colocate it locally. It's better in the long run, but dedicated server is fine if you are on a budget.