The much-hyped and newly minted Bluehost dedicated server offer has got everyone talking about its pros and cons, so here's a look under the hood at the nuts and bolts of the machines and packages. This is a company that is one of the most popular shared hosting providers. Now they're also offering dedicated and VPS servers, promising unmatched support and high-end infrastructure for customers in need of a private machine.
Engineers working in-house at Bluehost assemble the machines using high-end parts such as industrial grade processors. They have their own linux kernel, so loading the servers with the cutting-edge operating system doesn't require interaction with any third party. The data center that houses all the servers is likewise their own facility in Utah.
A cloud-based system bridges customers with the hardware, which means that upgrades are seamless and the customer never faces any disruption of service. Support teams work round the clock to make sure all systems are up 24/7. A nationwide fiber network and backup power provided by diesel generators makes their jobs a lot easier. In fact, customers all over the world can expect access through multiple 10 GB fiber connections.
Since all of this, including the fiber, data center and support are operated and maintained directly by Bluehost, dedicated server issues can be dealt with easily through a single contact. Unlike other web hosts who outsource functions, Bluehost customers don't get shunted off to various contractors. The average hold time for a customer support call does not exceed 30 seconds.
The managed hosting control panel has been enhanced so that it can facilitate both server management and all the web-hosting tools that are typically used by shared hosting clients. But the best part is at the beginning when a new customer signs up. Instant provisioning has the account up and running within seconds. There are no delays, and the administrator gets full root access and ability to use the control panel and other tools immediately.
RAID mirrors ensure integrity of customer data on the machine. Network peaks don't slowdown performance since huge amounts of bandwidths are made available. Administrative users can use the same login ID to access all tools and protected areas, which makes user management a lot easier and more secure.
Based on the choice of package, servers will have either a quad or dual core processor. The memory varies, also based on the package, from four to 16 GB. Every machine has two HDDs, which may again have a storage capacity of either 500 or 1000 GB. Customers who need more space can get add-ons in 500 GB to 2 TB increments. Basic bandwidth of five to 15 TB/month is included.
Apart from the hardware and bandwidth, every Bluehost dedicated server package offers extras such as dedicated IP addresses, free domain names and KVM virtualization. The exact configuration and add-ons vary for each of the three available packages. Customers can pay for the chosen package every month, or once in three, six or twelve months. New accounts get a 50% discount on the first month's charges, and customers also have a 30-day money back guarantee at their disposal.
Engineers working in-house at Bluehost assemble the machines using high-end parts such as industrial grade processors. They have their own linux kernel, so loading the servers with the cutting-edge operating system doesn't require interaction with any third party. The data center that houses all the servers is likewise their own facility in Utah.
A cloud-based system bridges customers with the hardware, which means that upgrades are seamless and the customer never faces any disruption of service. Support teams work round the clock to make sure all systems are up 24/7. A nationwide fiber network and backup power provided by diesel generators makes their jobs a lot easier. In fact, customers all over the world can expect access through multiple 10 GB fiber connections.
Since all of this, including the fiber, data center and support are operated and maintained directly by Bluehost, dedicated server issues can be dealt with easily through a single contact. Unlike other web hosts who outsource functions, Bluehost customers don't get shunted off to various contractors. The average hold time for a customer support call does not exceed 30 seconds.
The managed hosting control panel has been enhanced so that it can facilitate both server management and all the web-hosting tools that are typically used by shared hosting clients. But the best part is at the beginning when a new customer signs up. Instant provisioning has the account up and running within seconds. There are no delays, and the administrator gets full root access and ability to use the control panel and other tools immediately.
RAID mirrors ensure integrity of customer data on the machine. Network peaks don't slowdown performance since huge amounts of bandwidths are made available. Administrative users can use the same login ID to access all tools and protected areas, which makes user management a lot easier and more secure.
Based on the choice of package, servers will have either a quad or dual core processor. The memory varies, also based on the package, from four to 16 GB. Every machine has two HDDs, which may again have a storage capacity of either 500 or 1000 GB. Customers who need more space can get add-ons in 500 GB to 2 TB increments. Basic bandwidth of five to 15 TB/month is included.
Apart from the hardware and bandwidth, every Bluehost dedicated server package offers extras such as dedicated IP addresses, free domain names and KVM virtualization. The exact configuration and add-ons vary for each of the three available packages. Customers can pay for the chosen package every month, or once in three, six or twelve months. New accounts get a 50% discount on the first month's charges, and customers also have a 30-day money back guarantee at their disposal.
