Dedicated Servers
Dedicated server hosting for demanding workloads
When shared hosting is no longer enough, dedicated server hosting gives your business exclusive access to an entire physical server.
Through DirectCloud, dedicated servers offer high performance, greater control and reliable resources for high-traffic websites, e-commerce platforms and demanding applications.
Why choose a dedicated server?
Exclusive resources
High performance
Greater control
Enhanced isolation
Flexible infrastructure
Scalable
What can you use a dedicated server for?
Dedicated servers aren't limited to websites. Their combination of performance, control and exclusive resources makes them suitable for a wide range of applications.
High-traffic websites
Ecommerce platforms
Business applications
Database-intensive applications
Development and testing
Data storage and backups
Media and streaming
Private cloud and virtualisation
Dedicated server features
Built for performance, security and control.
1G and 10G fibre uplinks
High-capacity network connectivity is available across DirectCloud's global dedicated server fleet.
DDoS protection
Dedicated server infrastructure includes DDoS mitigation and protection designed to help defend your environment against network attacks.
Firewall controls
Access firewall settings and historical DDoS attack information to help manage your server's security environment.
RAID monitoring
Monitor RAID array health and receive notifications when potential drive failures are detected.
Server monitoring
Access detailed service statistics covering network throughput, port errors, packets per second and port utilisation.
DNS management
Manage rDNS and PTR records associated with your server IP addresses.
Configure your dedicated server your way
Flexible operating systems, control panels and applications
Dedicated server hosting gives you greater control over the software environment running on your server. DirectCloud supports a range of operating systems, control panels and applications to suit different technical requirements.
Operating systems
Archlinux
Debian
AlmaLinux
CoreOS
OpenBSD
FreeBSD
Fedora
openSUSE
Ubuntu
Windows
CentOS
Panels and apps
WordPress
Magento
Joomla
Plesk
cPanel
Docker
PrestaShop
Drupal
CyberPanel
CWP
Webmin
Dedicated infrastructure without shared resources
With shared hosting, multiple websites operate on the same physical server. Dedicated hosting gives your business the entire server, removing the resource competition that can occur in shared environments.
This makes dedicated server hosting particularly suitable for websites and applications with higher traffic, heavier workloads or specialised technical requirements.
Shared Hosting |
Dedicated Server |
|
|---|---|---|
| Resources | Shared | Exclusive |
| Control | Limited | High |
| Performance | Suitable for standard websites | Designed for demanding workloads |
| Customisation | Limited | Extensive |
| Isolation | Shared environment | Dedicated environment |
| Scalability | Plan dependent | Infrastructure can be customised |
Dedicated servers for businesses that need more
High-traffic websites: Handle larger visitor volumes with resources dedicated to your website.
Growing ecommerce: Support demanding online stores without competing for server resources with other customers.
Enterprise applications: Host critical business applications in an isolated environment with greater control.
Technical and development projects: Build and test applications within an environment that you control.
Move your existing server to DirectCloud
Already using a dedicated server elsewhere? DirectCloud offers free migration for website and server moves, allowing your existing environment to be transferred to its platform without separate migration fees.
Dedicated servers through DirectCloud
Our dedicated server offering is powered by DirectCloud, our group's dedicated hosting provider. This gives Lightbox clients access to DirectCloud's hosting infrastructure while keeping your broader website and digital requirements within the same group.
Whether you need a high-performance environment for a website, ecommerce store, application or development project, our team can help assess your requirements and determine the appropriate server setup.
Dedicated servers vs other hosting options
Which hosting environment is right for you?
A dedicated server isn't necessary for every website. The right solution depends on your traffic, applications, resource requirements, budget and level of technical control.
Shared hosting
WordPress hosting
Managed hosting
Dedicated servers
Why choose DirectCloud for dedicated server hosting?
Technical expertise
We understand the websites, applications and digital platforms running on the infrastructure.
DirectCloud infrastructure
Your server environment is provided through DirectCloud, our group's hosting company.
Custom requirements
Dedicated servers can be configured around your operating system, storage, RAM, performance and application requirements
Ongoing support
We can continue supporting the website, application and broader digital environment after deployment.
Website and server support
Manage your website and infrastructure requirements through one digital team.
