Server Hosting for Educational Institutions & LMS Platforms Updated on February 24, 2026 by Carrie Smaha A university’s course registration system handling 10,000 concurrent logins at 8 a.m. on the first day of fall semester is not the same workload as an ecommerce store running a flash sale. The traffic pattern is sharper, the user tolerance for failure is lower, and the consequences of downtime are measured in missed enrollments and lost tuition revenue, not just abandoned carts. Continue reading –>
Using Bare Metal Servers for Scientific Research Updated on February 12, 2026 by Sam Page Bare metal servers eliminate virtualization overhead and provide direct hardware access, delivering consistent performance essential for reproducible scientific experiments and complex simulationsSingle-tenant infrastructure prevents “noisy neighbor” effects that can compromise time-sensitive research workloads like climate modeling, genomic sequencing, and physics simulationsDedicated hardware enables researchers to optimize NUMA topology, CPU affinity, and memory allocation for maximum… The Computational Demands of Modern Scientific Research Scientific research has entered an era of unprecedented computational demands. Modern research projects generate and process massive datasets that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. Climate models now incorporate billions of data points, genomic sequencing projects analyze entire populations, and physics simulations recreate conditions found in the most extreme environments in the universe. Continue reading –>
Why the Legal Industry Needs Dedicated Hosting Updated on February 18, 2026 by Sam Page Legal teams are drowning in terabytes of eDiscovery data, tight court deadlines, and rising security risks. Shared cloud environments introduce performance bottlenecks and multi-tenancy concerns that can jeopardize attorney-client privilege. Learn why dedicated server infrastructure delivers the consistent processing power, complete data isolation, and cost predictability modern law firms need to protect sensitive cases and win. Why Legal Firms Need Dedicated Server Infrastructure The legal industry faces unprecedented challenges in managing electronic discovery processes, with litigation datasets growing exponentially while regulatory requirements become increasingly stringent. Modern law firms and corporate legal departments must process terabytes of documents, emails, and digital communications within tight discovery deadlines while maintaining absolute data security and attorney-client privilege protection. This demanding environment requires infrastructure that can deliver consistent performance, complete data isolation, and the flexibility to implement custom security controls, capabilities that dedicated server hosting uniquely provides. Continue reading –>
Hosting Financial Trading Platforms on Dedicated Servers Updated on February 13, 2026 by Sam Page In financial trading, microseconds matter. Dedicated servers eliminate virtualization overhead and resource contention, delivering the predictable, bare metal performance that algorithmic trading and real-time risk management demand. Hardware choices — CPU architecture, memory bandwidth, and network connectivity — directly shape execution speed, while strategic data center placement near exchanges minimizes the latency that can make or break a trade. In this article, we’ll explain why financial trading platforms require dedicated infrastructure. Why Trading Platforms Require Dedicated Infrastructure In financial trading, execution speed determines profitability. Whether you’re operating high-frequency trading algorithms, retail forex platforms, or institutional risk management systems, your infrastructure choices directly impact your competitive position. While cloud virtualization offers flexibility for many enterprise applications, trading platforms demand the consistent performance and minimal latency that dedicated server infrastructure provides. This comprehensive guide examines how bare metal hosting addresses the unique technical requirements of financial trading platforms, from microsecond-sensitive arbitrage strategies to real-time market data processing systems. Continue reading –>
Bare Metal Servers vs. Dedicated Servers Updated on January 7, 2026 by BradM The industry perpetuates a myth about bare metal versus dedicated servers because most articles speak in misleading absolutes. What you’re actually choosing isn’t hardware specs or billing models: it’s between managed convenience and unmanaged control. This single misunderstood distinction determines whether your server investment becomes a security asset or an expensive technical burden. There is a wealth of information online describing the differences between bare metal servers and dedicated servers. Describing the difference can be challenging because the term ‘bare metal’ can have a different meaning depending on the user. Continue reading –>
Cloud Server vs Dedicated Server: How to Choose the Right Infrastructure Updated on January 6, 2026 by Carrie Smaha The choice between a cloud server and dedicated server shapes how your business handles performance, security, and growth. Both options serve different operational needs, and the right decision depends on your workload patterns, compliance requirements, and technical capabilities. Continue reading –>
AMD EPYC vs Intel Xeon: What Hosting Buyers Really Need to Know Updated on December 30, 2025 by Derrell Choosing AMD EPYC vs Intel Xeon is about outcomes. EPYC’s core density, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lanes make it ideal for virtualization, multi-tenant hosting, analytics, and AI. Xeon’s per-core speed and ecosystem depth suit transactional apps and certified enterprise stacks. Size with short tests, add 20–30% power headroom with redundant high-efficiency PSUs, and align scaling to real bottlenecks. That’s how you hit a 99.99% uptime target while keeping costs in check. You don’t choose CPUs for bragging rights, you choose them to keep customers happy, revenue steady, and growth predictable. The silicon under your stack decides how many users you can serve at once, how fast pages render, and whether checkout feels instant or sluggish. This guide makes the trade-offs clear so you can match the right platform to the jobs you actually run. Continue reading –>
Bare Metal Servers vs. Hypervisors Updated on December 18, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Bare metal servers and hypervisors are not competing technologies. A bare metal server is physical hardware; a hypervisor is software that creates virtual machines on that hardware. Understanding this distinction helps you decide whether to run workloads directly on dedicated hardware or add a virtualization layer. Continue reading –>
Types of Web Hosting: Differences Between Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Web Hosting Updated on December 1, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Shared hosting offers an affordable starting point for small websites, while VPS provides more power for growing businesses with up to 20,000 daily visitors. Dedicated hosting delivers maximum performance and security for high-traffic sites handling sensitive data. Choose based on your current needs and anticipated growth to create a strong foundation for your online success. We’ve worked with thousands of agencies, marketing teams, and founder-led companies as they’ve scaled from launch to enterprise. The hosting conversation always starts the same way: shared, VPS, or dedicated? The answer depends on where you are now and where you’re headed. Continue reading –>
Introducing InMotion Premier Care: Professional Hosting Without the Technical Burden Updated on November 19, 2025 by Carrie Smaha InMotion Hosting introduces Premier Care—the only all-in-one bundle combining expert support, proactive security, enterprise-grade backups, and essential tools for VPS and Dedicated Server customers. Managing a VPS or Dedicated Server shouldn’t require a full-time systems administrator. Yet most hosting providers sell you bare infrastructure and expect you to handle security monitoring, backup configuration, software licensing, and technical support separately. Continue reading –>
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 –>
