Everyone knows dedicated servers are the best option for those who want to get the most from their hosting services, but few people know this number of insider secrets on how to save money on a dedicated server.
Establish What Your Unique Needs Are
First, you need to understand what exactly you need from your server in terms of RAM, performance, etc. If you haven’t used any kind of server so far or you’re expecting rapid or unpredictable growth in the coming year, this might be difficult. Fortunately, our service and support professionals can help you establish what your unique needs are. Otherwise, review your past year of server usage.
One of the biggest mistakes made when purchasing dedicated servers is not understanding your needs. This can cost you when you over-pay for resources which you don’t need and when you choose a server that’s not powerful enough to do what you need. Make sure you have a very good idea of what you’ll need moving forward.
Choose a Host That Offers a High Level of Customization
It’s natural to assume that a server host offering custom server setups would cost you an arm and a leg, but that’s a common misconception. We actually allow you to build your own server so you can get the performance you need without over-paying. There are many benefits to choosing a custom server, here are just a couple:
- Unlike pre-made hosting packages where you will pay for resources that you don’t need, you only pay for the resources you need.
- Building your own server gives you the freedom to choose what you pay for. You can allocate your monthly hosting budget to the parts, services, and performance that you need. You choose which parts to splurge on and which to cut back.
- A high level of customization means that the server host can scale with you as you grow, which brings us to the next point…
Choose a Host That Can Scale up Their Services
Another big mistake we see all the time is when someone chooses a host that offers rock bottom prices, but can’t scale their services up. They end up stuck with an underperforming server and while technically they are paying less for their server, their business or organization will suffer and the cost of fixing the situation will often outweigh the savings they were experiencing in their monthly hosting costs. Take a look at companies top hosting packages, if they are offering enterprise-level hosting solutions, and they allow you to customize and build your own server, they will definitely be able to scale up with your company or organization.
Avoid Setup Fees
Many server hosts charge setup fees to get your server up and running. While this usually isn’t a large amount of money, it’s not necessary and there are many high-quality hosts that will set up your server for free. In addition to free server setup, ServerPronto offers free server setup assistance.
Check for Managed Services
Having a dedicated server means you also need someone dedicated to managing it. Servers are not stagnant pieces of hardware. Someone has to keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t overheat, become overwhelmed by the load, etc.
If you can’t do this, it should be a job for your IT team. However, if you don’t have the acumen and lack of an IT team, it probably bests that you look for a hosting company with management services. While it will cost you to have them manage your servers for you, it’s far more affordable than hiring someone for the job.
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Take Advantage of Current Pricing and Promotional Offers
Not every server host has sales, and those sales don’t last forever. If you see a server on sale or see a promotion it’s best to grab that offer while it’s still on the table. For example, we currently have 3 of our most popular servers on sale for $20 off. You’ll regret not taking advantage of great savings in the form of sales and promotions.
A Brief Recap:
Remember these 6 secrets on how to save money on a dedicated server:
- Make sure you clearly understand what you need from your server and what you will need in the coming months.
- Choose a server host that allows you to choose what components go into your server.
- Make sure your host has the advanced parts and services to scale with you when your organization or business grows.
- Choose a host with free server setup
- Choose a host that offers managed services, this can save you money in the long run.
- If you see a sale, don’t wait and lose those savings!
ServerPronto offers the best affordable and secure hosting service in all dedicated server packages.
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How to save money on Dedicated Server hosting
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