Cloud vs dedicated
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Speed

Discover what impacts server speed, which is generally faster, and special cases

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Vendor lock-in

Many businesses get caught by vendor lock-in too late. Don’t be one of them.

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Cost

There’s more to server cost than a price tag, learn about predictability, TCO, and more

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Cloud vs dedicated server comparisons

Cloud servers are virtual machines that operate on a network of physical hardware and virtual servers, whereas a dedicated server is a physical machine exclusively leased to a single tenant. Learn what that means for your business.

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Cloud server versus dedicated server: which is faster?
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Managed cloud vs managed dedicated bare metal for SaaS and startups
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Cloud vs dedicated servers: cost predictability and optimization
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Cloud server vs dedicated server hosting: customization
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Cloud vs dedicated servers: vendor lock-in
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Cloud vs dedicated servers: security
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Cloud vs dedicated servers: reliability
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Cloud vs dedicated servers: visibility and governance