Facebook updated its privacy settings, but some privacy advocates still aren’t convinced that personal information is safe and sound on the leading social networking platform. In fact, the whirlwind of privacy and security controversy around Facebook also has some questioning the wisdom of shared servers.
“Shared servers are kind of like having complete strangers for roommates. Yes, they’re probably trustworthy, but would you leave your wallet on the kitchen table? How about your customers’ credit card numbers?” said Octavio Diaz, Operations Manager at ServerPronto. “With so much focus on privacy and security, it may be time to migrate from a shared server to a more secure dedicated server.”
Security issues should be top of mind for any Web site owner. Consider this equation: limited access equals greater security. In fact, the most secure dedicated server providers don’t maintain access themselves, ensuring that only the customer has root privileges. On a dedicated server, customers can use the firewall that best meets their needs and configure access policies that are right for them instead of allowing a shared host to make this critical security decision.
With a dedicated server, companies don’t have to worry that another site will slow down or crash their server. Neither do companies have to be concerned about exceeding shared bandwidth allotments and getting slews of bouncebacks on their latest e-mail campaign. In other words, dedicated servers offer greater reliability than their shared server counterparts.
“Your slice of a shared server’s hard disk may be safe — you chose a strong password and disable the applications that might allow a security breach. But did everyone else do the same?” Diaz asks. “A dedicated server can lower your privacy and security risks.”
About ServerPronto
ServerPronto is part of the ‘Pronto family’ of companies with MailPronto, ColoPronto and CloudPronto which have been leading a low-cost revolution in the hosting industry since 2003. Following in those footsteps, ServerPronto is breaking the price barrier for dedicated hosting in secured and reinforced Data Centers with redundant power, lightning fast fiber connections, and 24X7X365 support from a staff with more than 10 years experience building and maintaining servers and computer networks. To learn more, visit http://www.serverpronto.com.
11 Comments Add your own
1. Rick Plummer | June 3rd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Well said and well written, I love having full control over the traffic and ports accessible on my server. I will never purchase another shared hosting solution, especially with the prices you guys offer.
2. Thomas Lauder | June 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
This is absolutely true. The fact of having my websites on a dedi, provides me a lot of confidence on my security. Serverpronto’s staff has always been helpful when i configure the firewall on my server to meet my needs!
keep it up guys!!
3. Labert Ho | June 3rd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I have found on Server Pronto the best option for servers dedicated, accessible prices, qualified technical support, a hardware variety to choose according necessity . I recommend ServerPronto as the best option
4. Gilberto Serrano | June 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Vivo en Barcelona, pero mis servidores están en serverPronto, yo le recomiendo esta compañÃa por los buenos servicios que prestan, técnico, ventas, aatención al cliente etc.
5. Zach Novas | June 4th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Dedis, are so much better than shared servers.
I have heard a lot about Serverpronto lately, im about to sign up with you.
6. John Stubblefield | June 5th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Trust me, dedicated server is the way to go. None of that shared server thing, that in the end is more a nightmare than anything else. you guys provide a great product that we can take advantage of. Thank you server pronto for offer nice prices as well.
7. Michael Moss | June 8th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Security is utmost for me since I am trusted as a vendor site with my client credit cards information. I very happy to have invested in a Serverpronto dedicated that give me control and peace of mind.
8. Wendy Williams | June 8th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
True, true and true. That a legitimate concern for all that provide their services online. Security is by far the most important thing the customer think about when they go online why not give it to them via a well secure dedicated server from Serverpronto. I am a customer and I am always recommending them to my friend or whoever may in need of a dedicated server.
9. Lorentz Douglas | June 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Privacy to me is a big big concern. Ever since Ive been with you guys this concern is not as bad as it was with my previous provider. You guys are life savers. Many thanks.
10. Tim Hostetler | June 12th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Your commitment to security is what made me decide to join you. One of my best decisions of my life. Thank you.
11. Cody Swanson | August 26th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Hi, is my first time here, just passing by to say… Thank you very much!!
my dads business is flying!!everything is working fine thanks to your service.
My dads name is Jordan Swanson, and he is VERY happy with server pronto.
So…yeah! thank you!!!!!!! you guys are the best!!!
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