semi-dedicated hosting

sonata_scribe · #1 (**permalink**) 18-09-11, 02:42 AM

Is semi-dedicated hosting basically a transition between shared and dedicated? I was just wondering what semi-dedicated offers that shared hosting doesn't. I'm fairly sure that you only have your own server with dedicated hosting.

**WH-Garry9** · #2 (**permalink**) 19-09-11, 03:05 AM

A Semi-dedicated server is basically a perfect fill in between a VPS (Virtual Private Server) and a Dedicated Server. A number of VPSs are created on a single Dedicated Server using a Virtualization application. Due to the virtualization application, every VPS acts like a standalone server with it's own disk space, RAM, IPs etc. As it's a standalone server, it can be rebooted independently and customer can install own applications on the server.

A Semi-dedicated server is just a higher configuration VPS with more resources and less number of Semi-dedicated servers are created on the same Dedicated Server due to which Semi-dedicated servers offer better performance.

**Rachael** · #3 (**permalink**) 19-09-11, 05:37 AM

The main advantages of hosting on the semi-dedicated servers include the following:

Complete Control
You get complete control over your semi-dedicated server resources and configurations. Through your control panels it is possible to perform almost all of your user/site management tasks through an easy web interface.

Performance
In semi-dedicated server you will be provided with a powerful CPU and 2 Gigs of Guaranteed RAM that enables faster load times, freedom to run the programs that you want on your semi-dedicated server and faster database access.

Affordability
With semi-dedicated server hosting, you are sharing a powerful web server, without the usual constraints of shared web hosting. Therefore you get a wide range of benefits at an affordable cost.

Andrea · #4 (**permalink**) 22-09-11, 10:02 PM

A semi-dedicated server is probably the best choice for a large website that hasn't reached its full potential yet.

Does Web Hosting UK offer semi-dedicated servers?

Juliane · #5 (**permalink**) 23-09-11, 07:30 AM

Yes Web Hosting UK does offer a semi-dedicated server. With the semi dedicated server plan, you can enjoy all the benefits of a dedicated server at an affordable price. In order to get complete information about the semi dedicated servers visit – Semi Dedicated Server | Web Hosting UK.

Nile Hadwards · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-11, 11:47 AM

You can call it a shared hosting. But, considering the number of people you are hosted with, its very much a dedicated one. But, it won't be a good choice to go for a semi-dedicated one.

**Ross** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-12-11, 12:34 PM

Multiple Semi-Dedicated servers share the resources of the main Dedicated server on which they are created and are a cost effective solution compared to Dedicated servers. Not too sure why you suggested not to consider a Semi-Dedicated server. Did you had any negative experience with Semi-Dedicated server in past and would you like to share it on our forum ?

rinnie · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-11, 08:27 AM

never heard of a semi-dedicated server, thanks for the explanation guys.