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Old 26-08-2008, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by nevf View Post
But which also would mean that it would have to be well set up. Wouldn't a half arsed set-up of a dedicated server be less secure than any shared set-up?
That would depend on who you get it from.

Some providers when you order a dedicated server will simply do a base install and hand it over. Others will configure it to your specification / requirement

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Yes, actually. Good point. if you wanted to dabble in other technologies, you would be more restricted.
Yes. On shared hosting you're normally going to be dealing with "stable" technologies with quite restricted configurations as you're dealing with the lowest common denominator and want stability over anything else
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That pretty much answers all my questions, thanks mr. blacknight! Very helpful info.
Glad to have been of some help
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