Dedicated Server Hosting

A dedicated server is a single-tenant physical server that is assigned to a single person or organization. InMotion Hosting dedicated servers have enterprise-grade hardware and software, high-bandwidth, and increased physical resources that outperform other web hosting products.

All of InMotion Hosting dedicated web servers come with higher RAM and faster CPUs compared to our Virtual Private Servers or Shared Hosting servers. Dedicated Server grade CPUs have more features and have higher frequencies to process more data. These servers possess more computing power and come with commercial-grade processors to handle larger workloads or data.

Learn more about the advantages of dedicated hosting, including enhanced performance, scalability, and security, as well as how InMotion Hosting’s dedicated server solutions can empower your online presence.

Server hosting is the paid use of offsite hardware and software resources (like RAM, CPU, and storage) to run daily business operations. Basically, you can use the server as you see fit for your business while we manage, update, and monitor the machine 24/7/365.

A dedicated server is a resource-rich machine that organizations with heavy traffic or multiple websites typically use. The dedicated server ensures end users have the best visit to your or your client’s website. With hyperfast load times, no downtime, and plenty of storage and memory available, your visitors enjoy fast website speeds. As your business grows, you also want to ensure your website has everything it needs to flourish, including memory, storage, and resources. Dedicated server hosting is ideal for rapidly growing companies with high-traffic websites. If you are looking for something smaller, try our Shared Hosting, WordPress, or VPS Hosting plans.

Yes! Get InMoton Premier Care with our fully managed Dedicated Servers, designed for businesses and enterprises that prioritize security and performance. These servers include server setup and human support, 500GB backup storage, and advanced malware protection powered by Monarx. Everything you need for a secure, optimized server, no extra effort required.

We also offer flexible Bare Metal Server options, perfect for those who would like to self-manage their server using root access and the command line or customize their configuration to their business needs.

InMotion Hosting has two types of dedicated hosting services, managed InMotion Hosting with Premier Care and unmanaged Bare Metal. With a Premier Care dedicated server plan, you have all the resources of the machine managed by a team of in-house technical professionals. In contrast, an unmanaged bare metal server is ideal for advanced users such as system administrators, web developers, and IT administrators. Bare metal server users control their entire server via command line code and are responsible for maintaining their server operating system updates, security patches, and other complex tasks.

All our Dedicated Premier Care servers are compatible with cPanel.

Our Bare Metal flexible solutions come with two optional control panels – cPanel or Control Web Panel.

• cPanel is a server management control panel offering a full suite of powerful applications that help you manage a server. With cPanel, you can easily create email addresses, manage server updates, gain SSH access, install content management systems, and manage files on your server.
• Control Web Panel (CWP), formerly CentOS Web Panel, is a fully-featured web hosting control panel that ships with dozens of third party integrations so that you can quickly start managing your Linux cloud server.

InMotion Hosting utilizes both Edge and Core routing to increase speed and redundancy. We use enterprise routers in all of our data centers and partner with Corero to defend against DDoS attacks that lead to unplanned server outages. We use multi-layer, high-performance switches. These switches layer several scripts and APIs to dynamically route traffic within the network based on demand, helping ensure you stay online. We utilize redundant high-performance fiber optic links from multiple service providers that connect directly to our top of rack switches that deliver bandwidth right to your server. This provides lower latency and higher transfer rates. InMotion Hosting also provides extremely fast full duplex 1Gbps (1000Mbps) Ethernet uplink connections on all of our Dedicated Servers. Additional bandwidth upgrades up to 10Gbps (10000Mbps) is also available for purchase.

Check our ping times as well:

• Los Angeles, CA, US: 198.46.95.108
• Amsterdam, NL, EU: 213.165.240.101
• Washington, DC, US: 173.231.208.118

Our competitors post 100% uptime. We want to be honest with our customers by not rounding up to 100%. Our current uptime is 99.999%. We do this by making sure we have redundancies in the network and systems in place to prevent network errors or outages.

InMotion Hosting provides Dedicated Servers in our data center facilities situated in California and Virginia within the United States, along with a European data center located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dedicated hosting services are best suited for businesses and websites that require a high level of performance, security, and control. Here are some specific scenarios where dedicated hosting might be necessary:

• High-Traffic Websites: Websites with large volumes of traffic often need dedicated resources to handle the demand without slowing down or crashing. Dedicated servers provide the necessary bandwidth and processing power to manage these high traffic levels efficiently.
• Resource-Intensive Applications: If your website runs complex applications, such as large databases, multimedia content, or extensive eCommerce platforms, dedicated hosting offers the robust architecture needed to run these applications smoothly.
• Enhanced Security Needs and Regulatory Compliance: For organizations handling sensitive data that may be governed by privacy regulations, such as medical records, financial information, or personal identification details, dedicated hosting offers enhanced security features. With a dedicated server, you have full control over the server configuration and security measures, reducing the risk of data breaches.
• Customizable Server Environment: Dedicated hosting allows full root access to the server, enabling customization of the hardware and software environment according to specific needs. This is particularly beneficial for businesses with unique requirements that cannot be met by standard hosting solutions.
• Stable and Predictable Performance: Unlike shared hosting, where server resources are divided among multiple users, a dedicated server allocates resources exclusively to your website. This exclusivity guarantees more stable and predictable performance, which is crucial for businesses that rely heavily on their online presence.

Companies that value reliability, high performance, and security for their business will find significant benefits in dedicated hosting services. If your business is growing and you notice that your current hosting solution is insufficient, it may be time to switch to a dedicated hosting service.

Hosted servers pool resources for use by several users or clients. On the other hand, dedicated servers reserve a full cache of resources for one individual or company. Not having to share resources provides your website with better connectivity, performance, and security. Businesses or individuals who constantly run resource-intensive applications may want to consider making the switch.

Your dedicated server’s specific hardware will depend on how you use it. No one configuration works the best, but there are a handful of attributes you must consider. Your server should have:

• A multi-core processor with enough cores and speed to accommodate how you operate your server. Shoot for a dual-core processor with a speed of 2GHz or faster.
• Enough RAM to run server applications. A minimum of 4GB is enough for business applications.
• At least 5GB of free disk storage space.

Companies that value reliability, high performance, and security for their business will find significant benefits in dedicated hosting services. If your business is growing and you notice that your current hosting solution is insufficient, it may be time to switch to a dedicated hosting service.

• VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting partitions a single physical machine into multiple isolated virtual environments. Each VPS has allocated slices of CPU, RAM, storage, and network, but still “shares” the underlying hardware with others.
• Dedicated server hosting gives you an entire physical server all to yourself and no resource sharing, full control over hardware, operating system, and maximum performance isolation.
• In other words: think of VPS as “you rent a portion of a house,” whereas dedicated is “you rent the entire house.”
• Because you’re not sharing resources with other customers, a dedicated server is better suited for enterprise applications, ecommerce websites, or resource intensive environments that demand consistent performance.
• Our dedicated servers come with high-end hardware, redundant networking, and no shared “neighbors” that could impact your performance.

“Managed” (or “managed hosting”) means that the hosting provider handles many of the server administration tasks on your behalf. Exactly which tasks are included can vary between providers, but typically a managed dedicated server includes:

• Operating system updates and security patching
• Monitoring, alerting, and proactive health checks
• Basic firewall and security configuration
• Backup and recovery support
• Support for server-level issues (hardware, networking, etc.)
• Assistance with control panels or configuration (e.g. cPanel/WHM)
• DDoS protection and network-level defense
• Some degree of performance tuning, optimization, or troubleshooting

With managed hosting, you don’t need to be a server admin. InMotion Hosting’s team helps keep your server stable and secure.

By contrast, “unmanaged” or “self-managed” means you take responsibility for most or all of these tasks yourself. (Note: definitions vary in the industry, so always check what “managed” includes.)

Yes, InMotion Hosting offers Managed Dedicated Server plans with Premier Care. These plans come with a high level of support and management, meaning we handle many operational responsibilities so you can focus on your business rather than server maintenance. Our managed dedicated servers with Premier Care include:

• Automated OS updates and patching
• Real-time network monitoring
• DDoS protection (via Corero) built in
• 24/7 human support
• Hardware-level maintenance and replacement
• Free migration setup and server configuration assistance (for new customers)
• 500GB of Backup Storage 
• Proactive security powered by Monarx

Here are some of the advantages InMotion Hosting offers (and how we compare in the market):

• Strong hardware & performance: We provide high-end, enterprise-grade servers with SSD or NVMe drives, up to 128GB of RAM, Xeon Processors, with additional options to scale as needed.
• DDoS protection built-in: All our managed dedicated servers include Corero-based DDoS mitigation, real-time monitoring, and automated defenses.
• Uptime and network reliability: We deliver 99.99% uptime on a Tier-1 network backbone, with redundant routing and smart failover.
• Migration & setup support: We include free migration and server setup services for new customers, helping lower the barrier to entry.
• Comprehensive support & management: Our managed server support removes a lot of the complexity of running a dedicated server, letting you focus on your applications.
• Security and resilience: We maintain internal security best practices (firewalls, intrusion detection, IP blocking, etc.) and partner with Monarx for threat detection.

In independent reviews, InMotion Hosting’s dedicated hosting is often praised for performance, support, and security transparency.

We make migration as smooth as possible. Here’s how the process works (and what you’ll need to plan):

1. Choose a dedicated server plan
   Pick a configuration that meets or exceeds the requirements of your current website/application (CPU, memory, disk, bandwidth).
2. Backup your website/data
   On your current host, take fresh backups of files, databases, email/router settings, and any configuration files.
3. Transfer files & databases
   Import your files and databases into the new server (e.g. via cPanel/WHM import tools, rsync, FTP, or database dump/restore).
4. Reconfigure DNS & domain settings
   Configure domain and subdomains and update the domain’s DNS records (A records, MX records, etc.) on the new server ensuring you are using the new server’s IP address.
5. Test on staging environment (optional but recommended)
   Before the final DNS switch, test your site on the new server via hosts file or temporary URL to ensure everything works (SSL, paths, performance, etc.).
6. Switch DNS, go live
   Once confirmed, make your DNS switch. Monitor during the propagation period.
7. Post-migration checks
   Ensure emails, SSLs, cron jobs, and scheduled tasks are working. Check logs for errors.
8. Finalize & clean up
   Cancel the old hosting account when you’re confident in the new server’s stability.

New dedicated hosting customers at InMotion Hosting receive complimentary migration and server setup. Our Launch Assist* service allows new customers to collaborate with our experts for website migration, including importing site or cPanel data. For multiple websites, custom configurations (such as non-cPanel environments or custom app stacks), or large datasets, we will work with you to minimize downtime. Please inform our team of your specific requirements.

We also provide extensive documentation and support in our “Dedicated Hosting Product Guide” for commonly researched topics.

Security is a major area we invest in. Here’s what you get when you host a dedicated server with InMotion Hosting:

• Corero-based DDoS protection
  All managed dedicated servers include real-time DDoS mitigation through Corero systems. We detect and block malicious traffic to protect server availability.
• Network monitoring & automated mitigation
  Our infrastructure is monitored 24/7. If an attack is detected, mitigation strategies are enacted immediately (e.g. traffic filtering, reroutes).
• Firewall and network filtering
  We support and encourage use of host-based firewalls (e.g. CSF – ConfigServer Firewall) with features like SYN flood protection, IP filtering, blocking, and brute-force prevention.
• Security best practices built in
  We recommend and enable secure defaults such as disabling unused services, enforcing strong passwords, closing unnecessary ports, and enabling logs and intrusion detection.
• Regular patching and updates
  As part of our managed services, we apply OS security patches and updates to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Data backup support
  We include a Backup Manager (off-server) and backup storage options to safeguard your data in case of failure or accidental deletion.
• No compromise of data integrity during attacks
  While DDoS attacks can disrupt service (e.g. making a site unreachable), your data (files, databases) is not exposed or compromised.