Managed Dedicated servers

Name: Managed Dedicated Servers
Brand: Liquid Web
Price: 77.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (2650 reviews)

For workloads that can’t go down or slow down

Dedicated servers with the stability, security, and support your business depends on

Liquid Web by Nexcess keeps your revenue safe and your data compliant.
You get the raw performance of dedicated hardware, while we handle the day-to-day management.
Your server’s health is under control so you can focus your energy on growing the business.

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Fully managed

4 @ 3.5GHz

12 GB memory

383 GB SSD RAID-1

10 TB bandwidth

Unlimited sites with InterWorx

Plesk and cPanel available

DDoS protection

Remote management tools

Advanced security

Root access

Dedicated IP address

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Fully managed

6 @ 3.2GHz

32 GB memory

793 GB SSD

10 TB bandwidth

Unlimited sites with InterWorx

Plesk and cPanel available

DDoS protection

Remote management tools

Advanced security

Root access

Dedicated IP address

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Managed dedicated infrastructure features

With single-tenant hardware, your applications run in complete isolation. There’s no virtualization layer, so performance is steady, and resources are always available for your workloads.

Every server connects to a redundant 10 Gbps network, so your site stays fast and responsive—even during traffic spikes or heavy data use. You get to choose your server management tier—from core managed to fully managed, and our team is available to assist in server-side troubleshooting 24/7/365, effectively acting as an extension of your internal IT team.

Security is built in at every layer. Each server includes hardening and real-time DDoS protection, so your business stays protected from threats before they become problems.

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I can't say how many times I've been saved by Liquid Web. They have an amazing knack for finding and hiring the best support team.”

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Unparalleled tech support round the clock, great server performance and uptime. Would highly recommend to everyone.”

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Liquid Web gave us the reliability our company needed to grow without fear.”

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The migration was seamless and the performance improvement was immediate. Best hosting decision we ever made.”

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Their support team is world-class. Every ticket resolved within the hour.”

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We need a world-class partner like Liquid Web to make sure that we’re able to execute on our vision each and every day.”

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Unmanaged vs managed dedicated hosting

Online services such as email, website, and ecommerce hosting are critical for practically any business today, but they all rely on servers to be constantly operational. Determining which server hosting is right for your business objectives can have a major impact on your web hosting experience as a whole.

Unmanaged dedicated servers

Unmanaged dedicated servers, also known as bare metal servers, are an option for companies that want to be in complete control and fully responsible for their hosting servers and software.

This can be cheaper for companies with the human resources and expertise to handle server management. The hosting company is only responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure runs smoothly from a hardware perspective.

Many tasks fall on the organization’s plate, including installing scripts, monitoring updates and related compatibility issues, mitigation of security risks, and attack containment. Lax server security opens up infrastructure vulnerabilities that will compromise business operations and expose the company to data breaches in the long run.

Managed dedicated servers

Unlike unmanaged dedicated servers, managed dedicated servers—as the name suggests—are the full responsibility of the hosting company, which hires engineers to monitor, configure, and manage them.

Businesses that choose managed dedicated servers don’t want to bother with daily server administration because they find it too demanding and time-consuming.
Web hosting companies also deliver locked-down security through their managed dedicated server plans by regularly updating and monitoring malware detection, DDoS protection, and taking care of automated data backups, and operating system hardening.

Compared to unmanaged dedicated servers, managed dedicated server options tend to deliver the highest level of performance and security through real-time traffic monitoring, and power and network uptime.

They can be fully customizable and built to order with Linux or Windows. Even for managed dedicated servers, plans can vary between self-managed, core managed, and fully managed.
Managed dedicated server solutions are a great option for companies that operate multi-user apps, databases of any kind, SaaS, virtualization, resellers, high-traffic sites, and multiple sites.

Primary differences between unmanaged and managed dedicated servers

Managed dedicated servers come with full support. Companies don’t need to devote a lot of their own technical knowledge to server management because the hosting company will do all the work and can be contacted any time to deliver support.

The hosting company will take care of all components and any server reboots and will ensure everything runs smoothly from a maintenance perspective so customers can focus their time and resources on more important business activities.

Unmanaged dedicated servers can have a significantly lower sticker price and deliver complete control and freedom, but they also involve much more work on the customers’ end.

Not only does the organization have to install scripts, the operating system, control panel, and hardware by itself, but it will also have to personally take care of configuration, security, and network and hardware maintenance.

For companies that lack this capacity or are taking resources away from more important business functions, unmanaged dedicated servers can become significantly more expensive throughout the service’s lifecycle.

On a managed dedicated server plan, the hosting company can decide to replace all components and take care of the entire infrastructure. However, on an unmanaged dedicated server, the web host is no longer responsible for maintaining the control panel or for security vulnerabilities installed by the customer.
Any extra tech support request sent to the hosting company will result in extra charges, and the hosting company can’t be held accountable for malfunctions or breaches caused by poor self-management.

How to choose the right server for you

Features

Managed dedicated server

Unmanaged dedicated server

Full support of hosting company

Complete control and freedom

Lower sticker price

No need for tech support

Tech support included

Which one should you choose?

Companies should choose the best plan according to their comfort with managing servers and their expertise in fixing glitches, security patching, and installing software.

Choosing the best server option depends on the individual business, its internal capacity, and technical requirements.

Managed dedicated hosting FAQ

Managed dedicated server hosting is an excellent choice for businesses and individuals who need high performance, reliability, security, and support. This hosting option ensures that your online presence is robust, secure, and capable of handling your specific needs, allowing you to focus on growing your business instead of managing server infrastructure.

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The primary difference between them is that a bare metal server does not have any virtualization.

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Absolutely. Unlike cookie-cutter cloud providers, we offer built-to-spec dedicated servers. You can choose your specific CPU core count, RAM capacity (up to 512GB+), and storage type (NVMe or SSD) to match your specific application requirements.

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Our 99.99% guarantee is a contractual commitment to your infrastructure’s availability. We back this with an industry-leading SLA: if our network or power fails beyond the threshold, we credit your account. It is the ultimate insurance for your high-stakes revenue.

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Yes. Every dedicated server includes a dedicated IP address and access to Acronis Cyber Backups. We store your snapshots off-server to ensure that even in a disaster scenario, your data can be restored to a new machine in minutes.

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Managed server hosting is ideal for businesses looking for a reliable, secure, and high-performing hosting solution without the hassle of day-to-day server management. It allows companies to leverage expert support, state-of-the-art security measures, and scalable resources, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and business growth. It’s for businesses and organizations that require professional server management expertise without the burden of handling those tasks themselves.

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Our highly trained staff is ready to manage your hardware and web server and may offer support for software that’s not covered under our fully managed umbrella.

Our servers come with multiple levels of management that meet specific needs. You can customize your management level during the setup process by choosing the server image type, including multiple management panels like:

cPanel
Plesk
InterWorx

If you want to be more hands-on, you can choose either our core managed or unmanaged options.

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Getting started with hosting a managed server involves several steps. They are:

Define your requirements

Before you start, determine the kind of site or app you’re hosting, expected traffic volume, budget, and your level of technical expertise.
Choose a managed hosting provider

Research and choose a managed hosting provider that meets your needs. To start hosting with Liquid Web, chat with one of our experts.
Choose the right plan

Managed hosting providers offer various plans based on resource requirements, like CPU and RAM, storage, bandwidth, and scalability.
Set up your managed server

Once you’ve chosen a provider and plan, provision the server and configure it.
Deploy your apps

Upload files, set up a database (if your app requires it), and adjust app configurations to match the server environment.
Monitor and maintain

Use monitoring tools provided by the host to track performance and uptime. Ensure automatic backups are enabled and configure backup schedules. Keep the OS and applications updated to the latest versions to maintain security and performance.
Technical support

Take advantage of the managed hosting provider’s technical support for troubleshooting, optimization, and custom configurations.
Review and optimize

Regularly review your resource needs, monitor your expenses, and conduct regular security audits.

By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to successfully hosting a managed server.