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Building a server: Home server or hosted server?
- 1. Building a server: Homeserver or hosted server? Check out the difference between each one and see which is the right choice for you © 2021 GoDaddy Inc.
- 2. Discover which serveris best for your business with the following tips & advice: © 2021 GoDaddy Inc. 2
- 3. © 2021 GoDaddyInc. Why having your own server is beneficial Protects against data breaches Gives you the ability to configure your own server Can be cost efficient • Data breaches exposed over 4.1 billion records in the first six months of 2019 alone • You have full control over your data and access to that data (away from bad actors) • In many cases, running your own server can be less expensive than using comparable backup providers.
- 4. © 2021 GoDaddyInc. 4 Hosting your server locally or through a server provider will depend on both your needs for that server and your technological comfort level.
- 5. Home server considerations ©2021 GoDaddy Inc. 5 Cons • Can be used to back up your media, create your own gaming server, create your own media server • Minimum hardware required. All you need is a desktop and ethernet connection (not WIFI) • Hosting from any kind of home server (with abilities to reach from outside your network) increases home network exposure to the world • If you have a hardware crash, you risk losing all your data in one fell swoop • Servers likely run 24/7, so you’ll need to factor in electricity, data caps and bandwidth consumption on your internet Pros
- 6. For home servers,you should be comfortable with: • Using the command line • Your system configuration • Your router configuration (for home setups) • Your network configuration • Networking (IP, DHCP, ports) © 2021 GoDaddy Inc. 6
- 7. Hosted server considerations ©2021 GoDaddy Inc. 7 Cons • Hosted server takes care of uptime for you (including speed, bandwidth, etc.) • No need to hassle with managing the server hardware yourself or worry about unexpected data loss • Less technical knowledge required. A GoDaddy Virtual Private Server is a good fit if you’re just getting started. • Requires a monthly or annual fee • You’ll be sharing hardware with other server users, so you’ll need to keep an eye on resource usage • If you need more processing power or are looking to share your server's contents with others, you might need a dedicated served instead. Pros
- 8. Whichever you choose,setting up your own server can be a fantastic way to expand your tech knowledge and create a server solution that uniquely fits your own needs. © 2021 GoDaddy Inc. 8
- 9. Up next: © 2021GoDaddy Inc. 9 Using the APPLES method to determine server needs