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Is having one's own server more reliable and viable than renting one (ie dedicated server)?

I am at present renting a server (called dedicated server) through a third party to run my website and a database. I am not sure whether having a dedicated server is a long term solution for my websites because everything depends on the third party. I want to instal my own server but I am worried about the complexities and the cost of maintaining in terms of security. Please advise me which is the best route.

Public Comments

1. Depending on the cost, your own dedicated server is a good option but unless you really, really need it then you are better of hiring it from someone else. The downside to your own server if the need for you to maintain it all the time and also the cost added in case something goes wrong. You also have to make sure you have a large enough connection (Usually dedicated line) that can cope with the needs of your database and website. If you can manage all that, then go private but unless you can fill all those boxes, hire a dedicated server and cut out all the problems.
2. Good advice from Raide UK, but I would also add that if you run your own server you may need to up your technical knowledge, especially from a security point of view.