Unmanaged vs. Managed Server Hosting

With managed server hosting, WestHost takes complete care of your server. Not only are we responsible for the reliability of the hardware, and immediate replacements when needed, we also provide 24/7 monitoring, and maintenance as it is needed. While we watch your server loads (for example), you can be free to focus on other aspects of your business.

Trying to keep track of the latest versions of server and development software like Apache, PHP, MySQL, Perl, and others can be a daunting task. Nonetheless, updates and patches to software are our responsibility, not yours, yet you still retain administrative control of the installation of applications.

With traditional "unmanaged" dedicated servers, your time can be consumed with installation and management of your server and Web sites. WestHost's Managed Dedicated Server Hosting eliminates the need for expertise in server administration, and provides powerful and intuitive tools for administering the setup and maintenance of Web sites, e-mail, and domains. Our Managed Dedicated Servers come with "root-like" access, giving you the ability to install many applications yourself. They do not provide for full root access.

For many, the most important difference is the support included with managed hosting. As your hosting solution partner, WestHost's level 1, 2, and 3 server technicians and administrators are available at no additional cost. Not only are they friendly, they can be critical in the success of your business, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.