What dedicated hosting means
Dedicated hosting reserves a physical server for one customer. You are no longer using an ordinary shared hosting environment with unrelated customer accounts.
Why a business might need it
A dedicated server can support demanding workloads, custom configurations, and resource requirements that justify having the whole machine.
Why many sites do not need it
Shared hosting and VPS hosting cover a wide range of websites. Dedicated hosting is most useful when the workload clearly benefits from the extra resources and control.
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