{"id":34331,"date":"2022-03-04T06:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T06:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.resellerclub.com\/?p=34331"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:37:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:37:50","slug":"step-by-step-guide-to-optimise-your-dedicated-hosting-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resellerclub.com\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-to-optimise-your-dedicated-hosting-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-By-Step Guide To Optimise Your Dedicated Hosting Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dedicated Hosting is the most powerful web hosting platform available today. With a Dedicated Hosting service, all the resources of a server are dedicated <\/em>to running a single website, i.e., the resources of the server are not shared between multiple users or multiple websites. <\/p>\n

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Thanks to the exclusivity of server resources, websites that run on Dedicated Hosting can handle high amounts of traffic easily which is why they\u2019re used to power most of the busiest websites around the globe. <\/p>\n

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That being said, there are many ways to make Dedicated Hosting even faster. All it takes is some basic optimisation and you can see a significant improvement in speed. What\u2019s more, you can enhance the security as well. <\/p>\n

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Steps to Optimise Your Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  1. Switch to HTTP\/2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    HTTP\/2 was originally developed by Google with the sole aim of reducing website latency. Lower latencies mean that websites load faster. This was achieved by storing crucial data in binary form rather than converting them to files.<\/p>\n

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    By default, a Dedicated Hosting service uses an older, less efficient HTTP\/1.1 protocol to transfer data. Change it to HTTP\/2 to increase website speed. <\/p>\n

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    There\u2019s just one catch here. You cannot use HTTP\/2 without an SSL certificate. HTTP\/2 works only with HTTPS which is why it\u2019s more popularly known as HTTPS\/2 protocol. <\/p>\n

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    SSL certificates are not very expensive and have a direct impact on your website security and SEO. So, it\u2019s not an investment that\u2019ll go in vain. <\/p>\n

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    1. Assign high priority for the server<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      The word \u2018priority\u2019 has little to do with importance here. Priority, in Dedicated Servers, simply refer to the order in which tasks have to be performed. It\u2019s essentially a list of tasks that servers perform one after the other. <\/p>\n

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      Servers are set to what is called \u2018Normal Priority\u2019 by default. The normal priority is a generalised list that works decently for a lot of websites. For better performance that is specific to your website, use a mode called \u2018High Priority\u2019.<\/p>\n

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      High priority simply allows you to change the normal order of tasks and create a custom list for your website that results in the best possible performance. <\/p>\n

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      While this process may sound daunting, it really isn\u2019t. One quick online search and you\u2019ll see that there are lots of guides that make the entire process simple. For a quick guide for Linux servers, click here<\/a>. If you have a Windows Dedicated Server, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      1. Optimise JavaScript file delivery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        This is better understood through an example. So, let\u2019s say that a browser accesses your website. What it\u2019s really doing is sending a request. The request is to send over relevant information so that the browser can display it to the user. <\/p>\n

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        This request reaches your web server and in response to it, your server sends over all the pertinent information and files. One of the files that are sent over is called the Javascript file. <\/p>\n

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        By default, a browser will first read the JavaScript file and then display the rest of the information. It takes time to read the file and that means your website will load slowly after the JavaScript is read. <\/p>\n

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        Use root access with Dedicated Hosting<\/a> to change this. You can configure the server to ensure that the browser does not read the JavaScript file first. Instead, the browser will load your website and then <\/em>read the JavaScript file in the background. <\/p>\n

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        Does this make your server fast? No. But it does make your website load faster. <\/p>\n

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        1. Disable hotlinking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          If someone likes an image on your website, they\u2019d ideally get your consent, download the image, and then upload it to their website. However, a lot of people simply skip all these steps. <\/p>\n

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          They just copy the link of the image on your website and paste that link on theirs. This is called hotlinking<\/a>. So, when someone opens their website that has your image, it\u2019s actually your server that has to process that request. <\/p>\n

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          Given that the URL is that of your website, the request will automatically go to your web server. There are two problems with this. One, it\u2019s bandwidth theft. Your server is having to process requests that aren\u2019t actually helping your website or your business in any way. <\/p>\n

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          The second problem is that these hotlink requests can really eat into your server resources. Over time, as more and more people copy your image URLs, your server will end up processing more and more images, leaving little room to serve requests for your website. <\/p>\n

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          Root access allows you to completely block all types of hotlinking. Go through a few online guides and disable hotlinking for your website. It shouldn\u2019t take more than a few minutes. <\/p>\n

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          1. Consider using a cloud-based website security tool<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            If you\u2019re using a Dedicated Hosting solution, chances are, you have a lot of traffic. With traffic comes the risk of cyberattacks. Good web hosting companies protect their servers pretty well. But that just isn\u2019t enough. <\/p>\n

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            One of the advantages of having a Dedicated Server is that you own the server completely and can install or uninstall applications of your choice without consulting your web hosting company. Take advantage of this privilege. <\/p>\n

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            There are numerous cloud based website security applications that provide all-round security to your website – for example, SiteLock Security<\/a>. These applications have a whole host of tools built-in and scan your website every day for vulnerabilities. They can also fix problems whenever they find one. <\/p>\n

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            These applications aren\u2019t very expensive and add another crucial layer of security to your website. <\/p>\n

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            Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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            Dedicated Servers offer two important advantages \u2014 performance and control. They are high-performance machines that can handle very high traffic with ease. Given that you don\u2019t have to share resources with anyone else, you also get complete freedom on pretty much everything. <\/p>\n

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            This freedom can be used to optimise your Dedicated Server for even better performance and greater security. A few simple steps go a long way. What\u2019s more, all the steps listed above are easy to perform and don\u2019t take a lot of time or hosting expertise. <\/p>\n

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            So, if you\u2019re looking for reliable Dedicated Server Hosting in India, make sure to check out Dedicated Server Hosting <\/a>plans from ResellerClub India<\/a>. We offer Solid State Drive storage, instant server provisioning, 24×7 dedicated support, a choice of amazing add-ons, a fully integrated server administration panel and so much more! <\/p>\n

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            If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below. Head to our Servers Blogs<\/a> category for more information on different types of servers, tips to maximise server performance and more. <\/p>\n

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            For more details, contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

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