What’s The Difference Between Managed And Unmanaged Server?

There are two different types of dedicated server you can get depending on how much responsibility you want to have over running it.A fully managed server is where you get limited access, whereas a unmanaged one is where you get unrestricted control.

Fully managed servers are aimed at those who maybe inexperienced, or do not want the hassle of having to completely run all the parts of the server. For you to control and monitor your server you would get some for of control panel.

What does the server host do for you?

So what can expect from a company that provides you server hosting? With it being managed they will most things within reason for you, and will perform the install and setup of the software and software you request. Monitoring for any hardware faults plus perform any maintenance as needed. The use of the support service is not normally restricted, but could get a restriction if your wanting them too often etc.

Unmanaged servers, you have to know how to maintain and run your server, I say maintain, I really mean keeping all your software and operating system up to date, and keep it secure. Also all the regular things you need to do. You would be given full and unrestricted root or remote desktop access to your server to do anything you wish with, to within reason of course.

What will the server company do?

Their responsibility will again be for the physical hardware but may or may not have any monitoring software installed to monitor things like the hard disks etc and so would be down to you to report any faults. Obviously they will install the operating system on your behalf but then the server is given to you. You do can get support but the time is limited. Means if you really manage to break your server it could cost a fair amount to sort out, or just get a reinstall performed. Perhaps talking to an expert like Melbourne Server Hosting is an idea.

Sometimes you can get a third option which is a semi managed server, you get more access but still not unrestricted, support is still plentiful but not unlimited or none at all. Making this option a great bridging service between being fully managed and completely unmanaged.