Arguably the most popular website construction software on the market, FrontPage, can help you painlessly build a functional, high quality website. Finding a reliable and affordable FrontPage web hosting service may be a little more difficult. Using a reliable dedicated server hosting company allows the business to obtain the storage space and bandwidth they require at an affordable price without running into the problems that can occur when using a shared server, such as a reduction in speed and accessibility if other sites on the server are busy.

What is dedicated hosting and what advantages does it have over shared hosting?

A business has a dedicated server when they are the only company leasing the entire server, it is not shared with anyone else. They are in full control of the server and able to customize the server as they see fit, including deciding which Operating Software to use.

There are numerous advantages to be had for businesses that choose to use a dedicated server. First, businesses that use dedicated server are able to customize the server however they'd like, including deciding on the OS and hardware. They also enjoy better response times and higher reliability. Many times, especially with larger businesses, the cost associated with a dedicated server are easily compensated for with increased customer loyalty and higher sales, something that may actually decrease if the customers' needs are not being met due to reliability issues with shared servers.

What are some of the best companies hosting dedicated servers?

With numerous companies offering cheap dedicated server hosting services, it can be difficult to find the best fit, both technically and economically, for your company. Outlined below are a few of the top ten low cost dedicated server providers, as rated by Hosting Review, www.hosting-review.com/top-10-lists/top-10-dedicated-hosts.shtml.

iPower

• iPower, which took the top spot on Hosting Review's list, offers 9 dedicated server web hosting plans, which are sure to fit the needs of even the most unique businesses. All of iPower's dedicated server plans offer a 99.99% uptime guarantee, 24/7/365 monitoring and hands on service, free server reboots and a web based server control panel.
• Their entry level plan, $79/ month, includes the following:
  • 80 GB storage space
  • 500 GB transfer
  • 1 IP Address and the ability to host up to 30 domain names
  • iPower also allows customers to increase their available disk space and bandwidth.
• Their high end plan, $499/ month with an additional set up dependant upon the term you select, includes:
• 750 GB of usable space
• 3.5 TB of transfer
• 1 IP Address with the ability to host 30 domains
• Expansion options are also available.

MidPhase

• MidPhase offers web hosting dedicated servers to fit all an array of hosting needs. They offer two plans that come packed with features. Included in both plans, MidPhase's 24/7/365 toll free phone and email support, a 99.99% uptime guarantee, live monitoring 24/7, and SSH, FTP and full root technology.
• Their entry level plan, $179.95/ month with a one time $59.95 set up fee, offers users features such as
• 80 GB disk drive
• 512 MB RAM
• Webmin control panel
• Linux or FreeBSD OS
• 8 IP Addresses

• The Pro plan, $219.95/ month with a $79.95 set up fee, includes everything the basic plan offers plus:
• 1025 MB RAM
• 1,250 GB Transfer
• Windows OS option
• 32 IP Addresses

1 and 1 Hosting

• 1 and 1 Hosting provides user with an array of available plans that meet the needs of even the most demanding business. All of their plans come backed with their 24/7 technical support. The entry level plan offered by 1 and 1 Hosting runs $99/ month. It includes a Celeron 2.0 server, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HD, 1,000 GB monthly transfer. Their Windows server options range up to $189/ month, include a Pentium 4 3.06 server, 2048 RAM, 120 GB disk space and 1,500 GB of bandwidth.

StartLogic

• StartLogic is another good option for those looking for a dedicated server provider. They also have many plans and also allow you to select the hardware you'd like to use. They offer awarding winning 24/7/365 technical support online, via phone and email, and a 99.99% uptime guarantee.
• Their basic plan, $99/ month with a $99 start up fee, provides the customer with 80 GB SATA, 512 MB RAM, 1500 GB bandwidth and an Intel Celeron 2.8 server.
• Their high end plan, $349/ month plus an additional $99 set up fee, provides a Dual Xeon 3.2 server, 2X73 GB SCSI, 2 GB RAM, 2,000 GB bandwidth and is RAID customizable.

LunarPages

• LunarPages has a variety of dedicated server solutions all backed by their 30 day money back guarantee. They also have $2.99 domain names with the dedicated server. Their dedicated server hosting plans range from $99.00 to $235.00 per month plus an additional $99 account set up charge. With the basic plan user receive a Celeron 2.0 processor, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB storage and 1,000 GB of bandwidth. While the high end comes with many upgraded features like a Dual Xeon 2.66 processor, 1024 MB RAM 200 GB storage and 2,000 GB monthly transfer.

In addition to the dedicated server hosting companies outlined above Host Gator, SimpleHost, Superb Internet, IntegraHost and InMotion Hosting, are also great, reliable companies that offer dedicated server web hosting.

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