Every business is different, and each must decide whether their needs will be best served by Windows cloud servers or physical dedicated servers. Both systems have their own strengths and weaknesses, which should be understood to make an informed decision about which is best for each company.
Windows Cloud Servers
Cloud servers are more easily scalable because they have access to a large pool of additional resources, such as processing power, storage IOPs and RAM. Scaling is smoothly accomplished without the need for hardware upgrades. Additional resources are available to be purchased and can be added and integrated as needed.
Physical Dedicated Servers
Physical servers have a set amount of resources which are located on the installed hardware and configured on the server. All resources contained in the server are reserved and available for use. This means that any resources that are not needed remain idle, though they are still being paid for.
Identify Needs and Requirements
To help decide which server configuration is right in your situation, it is important to identify the capabilities you will require. For example, if you sometimes experience short periods of high traffic, a cloud server has the resources available to accommodate this. If your traffic is consistent, and has no significant spikes, a physical server may be the best choice to manage the load. Remember that a physical server has a limited amount of resources available to satisfy demand, and no more.
Servers in a clustered cloud have the ability to automatically failover to other servers, ensuring minimal interruption in the event one server fails. This built in redundancy provides maximum stability for all users of the Windows cloud service.
Planning for Growth
When deciding between Windows cloud servers and dedicated servers, it is important to consider what will happen when you need to add more resources. A dedicated server will need maintenance scheduled for adding storage, RAM or CPU capacity. The server may have limits on how much can be added, and once the limit is reached it can be a major task to upgrade the system.
Clustered Windows cloud servers have enormous amounts of storage and computing power available for use when needed. Adding resources to your account can easily be accomplished by your host provider.
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