Dedicated Server - what is it?
- In the case of a dedicated Server is a Server that is only intended for a particular purpose. Thus, the complete performance of the server can be used for the desired task.
- A Server is rented in the case of a Provider, such as, for example, 1&1 or Strato,. This Server can then be used to, among other things, as a Proxy or Web Server. The website CHIP.de runs on a rented web server.
- It is a Dedicated Server used this Server with its complete Hardware of a customer. You can rent a Server for a few euros per month, is not the best possible, since it is a dedicated Server. Such servers are often used by up to 50 customers, the need to share thus, the performance of a Server.

Server Farm with multiple servers
Virtual Dedicated Server - what is it?
You want to seed not long, but cheap Server with several customers, however, not a lot of money for a Dedicated Server to spend could be the Virtual Dedicated Server is the solution for you.
- This can be emulated on a single Server to run multiple small servers. Similar to you, for example, with VirtualBox , a second Windows System in parallel via a Software can use, a Dedicated Server of its resources on several simulated System split.
- Thus, each customer receives a zusicherbare Hardware performance, as well as its own IP address. These are the advantages you get with dedicated servers. You want a solid performance for not too much money, is a Virtual Dedicated Server is a good solution.
In the next tip we will explain how a Server works.
