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5. Which type of server to choose?
The table below presents the benefits and drawbacks of different types of servers. Regardless of the type of server, a deployment license is required for each server. Each server hosts one or more dynamic WEBDEV sites (in Session or AWP mode). | | | Server | Benefits / Drawbacks | When to use
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Shared | Main benefits:- Lower cost.
- Server managed by the hosting company.
Main drawbacks: - Memory resources shared by all the sites found on the server.
- If a site is locked, all the sites found on the server are locked.
- Stand-alone executables can rarely be used.
- Non-secured access to data:
Unauthorized people can access the data: the hosting company and possibly other clients if the server is not configured properly. Tip: encrypt the data files to avoid any unauthorized use.
| A shared server is recommended for:- sites with few hits (up to 20 or 30 simultaneous connections)
- sites requiring little memory (no large calculations performed on the server),
- Sites in startup phase.
| Dedicated | Main benefits:- The server resources are available for the sites installed on this computer.
- Custom management of data download:
- replication by emails,
- WDREPLIC,
- copy of files by FTP.
Main drawbacks: - High cost.
- Server entirely managed by the client in most cases.
| A dedicated server is recommended for:- sites with many hits,
- sites that require a lot of disk space and memory,
- sites that manage sensitive data,
- dynamic sites.
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