Bluehost Dedicated Server Specifications And Support

By Carmella Watts


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.

The machines are assembled by Bluehost engineers using industrial grade processors and the best parts available at the moment. These custom-built servers are then loaded with a cutting-edge operating system that is based on a custom linux kernel developed in-house. All the servers are housed in the company's own data center in Utah.

Cloud-based systems interfaced between customers and the hardware are used to implement seamless upgrades and enhancements, ensuring that there is no disruption whatsoever during such procedures. An expert team of support staff makes sure the data center and all the servers are operational round the clock. They have everything from a national fiber network to diesel generators at their disposal, and customers across the world get access through multiple 10 GB fiber connections.

Everything from fiber to support, hardware and the data center is directly under the control of Bluehost. Dedicated server customers can therefore resolve all issues through just one contact, instead of having to deal with multiple contractors as often happens when web hosts outsource functions. On average, customer calls are taken in less 30 seconds.

Managed servers come with an enhanced control panel which enables both server management and use of all the same tools that one normally finds in shared hosting. The most impressive feature is the sign-up process, which includes instant provisioning. Customer accounts become operational immediately, complete with the control panel and root access.

Customer data is safeguarded with a mirrored RAID system. The massive bandwidths available prevent slowdowns during network peaks. A single log-in provides access for everything from management tools to the control panels, thus adding to the security and ease of user management.

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.

All customers get a free domain name, 3-5 dedicated IPs and KVM virtualization inclusive in the package cost. At present, there are three separate Bluehost dedicated server packages, each of which can be paid for by the month, quarterly, half-yearly or on an annual basis. All customers opting for their own private machine have a 30-day money back guarantee, in addition to 50 percent off on the first month.




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