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What is GigeNET Dedicated Server Hosting
GigeNET Dedicated Server Hosting is a dedicated infrastructure hosting service that provides single-tenant physical servers for running websites, applications, and backend workloads. It targets organizations that need predictable performance, custom server configurations, and greater control than shared or fully abstracted platform hosting. The offering typically includes data center connectivity, hardware provisioning, and optional managed services such as monitoring and support. It is positioned for use cases where customers manage operating systems and application stacks while relying on the provider for facility and hardware operations.
Single-tenant dedicated hardware
Dedicated servers provide exclusive access to CPU, memory, and storage resources rather than sharing them with other tenants. This can simplify performance isolation and capacity planning for steady-state workloads. It also supports specialized configurations that are difficult to achieve on website builders or fully managed application platforms. Customers can align hardware profiles to specific application requirements.
Greater stack-level control
Dedicated hosting typically allows customers to choose operating systems, control security hardening, and install custom software components. This is useful for legacy applications, custom networking needs, or compliance-driven configurations. Compared with more abstracted web experience platforms, it offers fewer constraints on runtime and deployment tooling. It can also support non-web workloads such as databases, batch processing, or game servers.
Optional managed operations support
Managed hosting providers commonly offer add-on services such as monitoring, patching assistance, incident response, and hardware replacement handling. This can reduce the operational burden compared with colocating hardware or self-managing in a facility. It also provides a clear separation of responsibilities between application administration and physical infrastructure maintenance. For teams without 24/7 coverage, provider support can be a practical operational backstop.
More administration responsibility
Dedicated servers generally require customers to manage OS configuration, security updates, middleware, and application lifecycle tasks unless a higher-touch managed tier is purchased. This is more work than using a fully managed CMS or platform hosting service. Teams may need in-house Linux/Windows administration skills and documented operational processes. Misconfiguration risk is higher than with opinionated managed platforms.
Scaling is less elastic
Scaling dedicated infrastructure often involves provisioning additional servers or upgrading hardware, which can take longer than scaling on abstracted cloud or platform services. Workloads that experience rapid spikes may require overprovisioning or additional architecture (load balancers, caching layers) to handle peak demand. Capacity changes can be less granular than instance-based or container-based services. This can increase planning overhead for growth and seasonal traffic.
Less built-in app tooling
Dedicated hosting typically does not include integrated developer workflows such as automated build pipelines, staging environments, or application-level rollbacks that are common in managed web platforms. Customers often assemble these capabilities using third-party tools and internal processes. This can slow down teams that prioritize rapid iteration and standardized deployments. It also increases the number of components to secure and maintain.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E3-1200 Series (entry-level dedicated server) | From $126/month | Up to 4 cores (8 threads), up to 32 GB RAM; bandwidth from 30 TB; available in Chicago, Los Angeles, Ashburn. |
| Intel Xeon E5-2600 Series | From $217/month | Up to ~28 cores (varies by configuration), up to 512 GB RAM; bandwidth from 30 TB; configurable. |
| Intel Xeon D | From $209–$248/month (location-dependent); special listing at $159/month | 8 cores (16 threads), up to 128 GB RAM; some specials show 64 GB RAM and 1 Gbps unmetered options. |
| Xeon Silver (dual-socket) | From $606/month; specials shown at $379/month (select configs) | Higher core-count enterprise systems, up to 512 GB RAM; example special includes 50 TB bandwidth and RAID storage. |
| Server Clusters / Custom Dedicated Solutions | From $1,875/month (server clusters) | Custom quotes available; clusters and enterprise deployments priced per-quote; contact sales. |
