A Guide to Understanding Dedicated Servers Updated on November 6, 2025 by BradM If your website has outgrown shared or VPS hosting, a dedicated server gives you full control of an entire machine (its CPU, RAM, and storage) just for your business. In this guide, you’ll learn when to upgrade, how dedicated servers compare to other hosting types, and how to choose a plan that supports your growth. What Is a Dedicated Server? A dedicated server is a physical web server that is dedicated and isolated to a single customer. You control 100% of its resources without sharing with other users. This fundamental difference from shared hosting means your website’s performance isn’t affected by other users’ traffic spikes, security vulnerabilities, or resource consumption. Continue reading –>
The AWS Outage Makes It Clear – Infrastructure Diversity Matters Updated on December 30, 2025 by Sam Page The October 2025 AWS Outage Should Be Your Wake-Up Call: Why Infrastructure Diversity Matters Early Monday morning, October 20th, the digital world held its breath. Amazon Web Services experienced a massive outage starting around 3:11 AM ET that brought down thousands of websites and applications for over six hours. Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Robinhood, and countless other platforms went dark. Airlines scrambled as their booking systems failed. Banks locked customers out of their accounts. Smart home devices stopped responding. Continue reading –>
DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM: An In-Depth Comparison Updated on January 6, 2026 by Robert Hood Choosing the right RAM can make or break your server’s performance. DDR5 delivers game-changing speeds up to 8800+ MHz with superior energy efficiency, perfect for high-traffic sites and demanding applications. DDR4 offers the ideal balance for most hosting needs, while DDR3 works for budget-conscious legacy setups. Understanding these key differences ensures you select the optimal memory configuration for maximum website speed, stability, and cost efficiency. Deploying a high-performing server starts with choosing the right hardware. The type of RAM you choose can significantly affect overall speed, stability, and scalability. At InMotion Hosting, we’ve managed thousands of production environments, from lean startup websites to high-traffic enterprise platforms, and have seen firsthand how the right memory configuration impacts performance. Continue reading –>
What are Virtual Dedicated Servers? Updated on September 24, 2025 by Jennifer Fan What is a VDS? A Virtual Dedicated Server bridges the gap between shared hosting and dedicated servers, offering guaranteed dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, and storage within a virtualized environment. Unlike traditional VPS hosting where resources are shared, VDS provides consistent performance and stronger isolation at a fraction of dedicated server costs. Perfect for businesses outgrowing shared hosting but not needing full dedicated server power yet. If you’re trying to choose between a virtual dedicated server and a dedicated server for your website, you’re not alone. These two hosting options can seem similar, but they work in different ways depending on your needs. Continue reading –>
Why AI Crawlers Are Slowing Down Your Website: The Case for Dedicated Hosting Solutions Updated on September 25, 2025 by Carrie Smaha AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot are overwhelming websites with aggressive traffic spikes—one user reported 30TB of bandwidth consumed in a month. These bots strain shared hosting environments, causing slowdowns that hurt SEO and user experience. Unlike traditional search crawlers, AI bots request large batches of pages in short bursts without following bandwidth-saving guidelines. Dedicated servers provide essential control through rate limiting, IP filtering, and custom caching, protecting your site’s performance against this growing trend. No, you’re not imagining things. If you’ve recently checked your server logs or analytics dashboard and spotted strange user agents like GPTBot or ClaudeBot, you’re seeing the impact of a new wave of visitors: AI and LLM crawlers. Continue reading –>
Dedicated vs Non-Dedicated Servers: What You Need to Know Updated on March 10, 2025 by Jennifer Fan A reliable online presence isn’t optional—it’s critical for business success. Beyond website design and branding, the foundation of your site matters just as much: choosing the right server. This guide compares the difference between dedicated and non-dedicated servers. We break down their pros, cons, and ideal use cases. Gain the insights you need to choose the best hosting solution for your website or business. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Elevates Server Security with Monarx Partnership Posted on November 18, 2024 by Jennifer Fan InMotion Hosting has partnered with Monarx, a leader in website and server security, which delivers robust, malware detection and protection modes to its VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server customers. This partnership enhances security by providing real-time threat detection and elimination. Continue reading –>
Why GoDaddy Dedicated Servers Are Discontinuing For VPS Posted on August 16, 2024 by Robert Hood In a surprising move, GoDaddy announced that they will be exiting the Dedicated Server Hosting market. GoDaddy is ending the sale of new dedicated servers and forcing current customers to either move to one of their VPS servers or find a new hosting provider. This decision could signal bigger changes in the market, with more hosts focusing on virtualization and reselling hosting. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Introduces the Extreme Server: High Performance Meets High Capacity Storage at an Affordable Price Posted on August 5, 2024 by Jennifer Fan InMotion Hosting doubles the NVMe storage capacity of its Elite server with the addition of its new Extreme Dedicated Server. InMotion Hosting, a leading provider of web hosting solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the Extreme server, a new addition to its dedicated hosting offerings. Designed to bridge the gap between its standard dedicated servers and commercial class servers, the Extreme server provides customers with more storage at an accessible price point. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting Unveils CC-4000 Dedicated Server Plan: The Ultimate Solution for Commercial-Class Hosting Posted on June 24, 2024 by Jennifer Fan InMotion Hosting is setting a new standard with the launch of its latest top-tier commercial-class plan, the CC-4000 Dedicated Server. The CC-4000 redefines commercial hosting for enterprise-level businesses and high-traffic websites. Continue reading –>
InMotion Hosting’s New Large Deployment Enterprise Solutions Posted on June 21, 2024 by Robert Hood Here at InMotion Hosting we understand the importance of reliable, customizable, and high-performance hosting solutions. To meet these demands, we are excited to announce our new line of Dedicated Hosting for Large Deployments, designed for robust and scalable hosting solutions. Continue reading –>
Unveiling LOM with KVM Switches at InMotion Hosting Posted on January 22, 2024 by Robert Hood Greetings, digital enthusiasts! As a computer hardware expert with a keen eye for Dedicated Web Hosting, I’m thrilled to guide you through the realm of Lights-Out Management (LOM) using KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) switches. In this post, we’ll explore the synergy of LOM with KVM switches and explore how InMotion Hosting harnesses this powerhouse combination to elevate your control over your web hosting environment. Continue reading –>
Bare Metal Servers vs. Virtual Machines Updated on December 18, 2025 by BradM Bare metal servers vs virtual machines is a choice between control and flexibility. Bare metal delivers predictable performance, isolation, and cost efficiency at scale. Virtual machines prioritize speed, scalability, and lower operational overhead. The smartest teams use both: deploying bare metal where performance protects revenue, and VMs where agility keeps teams moving fast. The choice between bare metal servers and virtual machines can be an important decision for businesses and IT professionals. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and trade-offs, influencing performance, scalability, and resource utilization. Continue reading –>
What is a Hypervisor? Updated on January 7, 2026 by BradM A hypervisor, also known as a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), is a software or firmware layer that enables the virtualization of physical computer hardware. Its primary function is to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. These virtual machines act as independent, isolated instances, each running its own operating system and applications. Continue reading –>
3 Ways Bare Metal Servers Improve Security Updated on August 27, 2024 by BradM In an era dominated by digitization and interconnectedness, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Organizations of all sizes are under constant threat from cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities. As a response to these challenges, the concept of bare metal servers has gained prominence as a way to bolster security measures. In this article, we take a closer look at baremetal servers and explore why they are considered more secure compared to their virtualized counterparts. Continue reading –>
