Shared vs Dedicated hosting

[cat1]

Is is possible to give some rough guide on when shared hosting is no longer suitable and a dedicated server is required (in terms of types of application/bandwidth usage etc). Can't you just keep adding extra disc space/bandwidth etc to your shared hosting account.

Also, if I have a PowerXtra plan with you with a SQL Server database, how easy is it to migrate to a dedicated server? Are there additional costs?

Thanks

[paulredpath]

Hi,

Generally clients choose dedicated servers as they need more flexibility or to install their own applications etc, recently we have contacted a few customers who's sites were using too many server resources and have now moved to dedicated hosting.

You can't keep adding resources to shared hosting as you say, but a dedicated server will give alot more flexibility and the ability to host many more sites as well

If you wished to move to dedicated hosting we can assist in moving any existing sites and setting the server up to your requirements. If you wish to discuss further please contact me - paul@catalyst2.com