Definitions of dedicated hosting on the Web:

• A dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting in which the client leases an entire ...
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• Dedicated Hosting is a service that Web hosting companies provide to their customers whose websites generate a lot of traffic. Essentially, and entire server is used for a single customer, ensuring that all of the server's resources are used to that customer's needs. ...
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• This type of hosting allows a webmaster to rent an entire server. This server is not shared with anybody. This is more flexible than shared hosting (see below), as webmasters have full control over the server, including choice of operating system, hardware, etc.
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• hosting option whereby the host provides and is responsible for the equipment, dedicating an entire server to the client's websites.
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• A form of Web hosting where the hosting provider dedicates a single machine for a customer's Web site(s). top of page
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