What is different between managed and unmanaged dedicated server

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Posted by helmishariff, 04-13-2006, 08:40 AM
May I know what is the different 2 of them. It is I don't get alert when the unmanaged server down. etc?
Posted by helmishariff, 04-13-2006, 08:42 AM
Sorry, it should be under dedicated server forum.
Posted by my_other_identity, 04-13-2006, 09:06 AM
Well here is my definition of managed. But I am sure as most folks would agree that is a broad term and most companies have their own idea of what managed is. Managed: provider takes care of patches, software updates, environment changes, maintain hardware and they go above and beyond to make the customer happy. Unmanaged: They setup the server, install OS and hand it over to you. Good luck type of scenario.
Posted by ldcdc, 04-13-2006, 10:09 AM
Thread moved to Managed Hosting. Seemed the better place for this thread.
Posted by Swelly, 04-13-2006, 10:12 AM
Couldn't have explained it better. Now becasue managed is pretty much noc hands-on, thus expensive for good quality.
Posted by imoben, 04-13-2006, 10:19 PM
sometimes companies offer unmanaged servers, but they may answer a few questions and do a few basic installations if you beg them