Key factors describing the right solution:
Server Response Time:
It changes on shared servers, when another website hosted on the same
server receives bulk requests. You don’t have such control if your
website is hosted on shared servers. But, on dedicated web hosting, you
have the root access to your physical server, to make sudden changes
that affect the response time of your server.
Flexibility:
On shared server you are limited to the server access, such as you
cannot install or access the software’s pre-installed on the server by
provider. Whereas, most likely if you opt for a dedicated server, you
can control the software installation, operating systems and many more.
Scaling: As your website grows, so the requirement of your websites, such as server resources, third party applications, hence you will need to upgrade the server. Using a shared server decreases the possibilities of updates and installation. It will let you increase your disk space and nothing more. The upgrading of other server resources such as hard drive, memory, new software’s and operating system can be done independently on a dedicated server.
Safety: Shared web hosting is not as secure as a dedicated web hosting server. Possibilities of getting sites damaged or hacked are more on shared servers. Whereas, a web hosting server is protected by a software or hardware firewall, via which you can have control on the incoming and outgoing requests on your server.
Shared web hosting can be considered
when your website is in initial stage, but as your business grows, you
site needs more sophisticated features like E-commerce, a dedicated web
server becomes essential.
