{"id":8771,"date":"2018-05-31T08:53:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T12:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/?p=8771"},"modified":"2023-03-09T17:10:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T22:10:32","slug":"whats-semi-dedicated-server-virtual-dedicated-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/whats-semi-dedicated-server-virtual-dedicated-server\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s a Semi Dedicated Server?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updated August 31, 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Find out the differences between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/semi-dedicated-hosting\">semi dedicated server<\/a>, virtual dedicated server (VDS) and full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/dedicated-servers\">dedicated server<\/a>, with clear explanation from the #1 virtual server hosting team in the world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\">KnownHost<\/a>.&nbsp; Virtual dedicated server hosting has become more popular &#8211; regardless of whether the server is called VDS, VPS or virtual dedicated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A dedicated server, also known as a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/dedicated-servers\">fully dedicated server<\/a><\/strong>, means an entire server hardware unit is purposed for use by a single customer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In other words, one spot on the server rack has a server, complete with network card, memory, hard drive (or SSD), motherboard, etc, etc, is all put in place just for the use of one dedicated hosting customer.&nbsp; In this scenario, none of the equipment is shared by other customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Semi Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A semi dedicated server, also known as a virtual dedicated server (VDS), is a shared slice of a dedicated server.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most common name for a semi dedicated server is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/\">virtual private server<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp; The semi dedicated server is where a dedicated server is shared among multiple users.&nbsp; The most common way this is accomplished is through virtualization software, like a hypervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Fully Managed Semi Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A semi dedicated server can be unmanaged or managed.&nbsp; An <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/budget-dedicated\">unmanaged server<\/a><\/strong> is typically self-serve, DIY, or lower service, lower cost option.&nbsp; Adding full management to a server means that you get a greater level of service, usually at a higher cost (though that can vary from a little to a lot, depending on the company).&nbsp; Read more about the what it means to have a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/dedicated-servers\">managed server<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Would I Need a Semi Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Many companies start out with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/web-hosting\">web hosting<\/a>, either traditional or cloud.&nbsp; Either way, a small website with low volumes of visitor traffic won&#8217;t need a lot of server resources (we sometimes refer to as horsepower, like a car).<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a site becomes bigger, or more popular, the demands on the server increase.&nbsp; This means more CPU cycles, more bandwidth, more memory and\/or more drive storage.&nbsp; Increased demands can also arise from installing an ecommerce or content management system, either of which can require much more to run than a basic website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Do I Get a Semi Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Lucky for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\">KnownHost<\/a> now offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/semi-dedicated-hosting\">Semi Dedicated hosting<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0the perfect intermediary solution for your hosting needs! 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