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5. Which type of server to choose?
The table below shows the advantages and disadvantages of the 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 websites (in Session or AWP mode). | | | | Server | Benefits / Drawbacks | When to use
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| Shared | Advantages:- Lower cost.
- Server managed by the hosting provider.
Disadvantages: - Resources are shared with other websites on the same server.
- If one website becomes inaccessible, all the other websites are also affected.
- Stand-alone executable programs can rarely be used.
- Non-secure access to data:
Unauthorized users can access the data. This includes the hosting provider, and possibly other clients, if the server is not configured properly.
Tip: Encrypt data files to prevent unauthorized access.
| A shared server is recommended for:- sites with low traffic (up to 20 or 30 simultaneous connections)
- sites requiring little memory (no large calculations performed on the server),
- Sites in startup phase.
| | Dedicated | Advantages:- The server resources are entirely available for your websites.
- You can decide how to retrieve your data:
- sending a replication file by email,
- using WDREPLIC,
- copying files via FTP.
Disadvantages: - More expensive.
- Server mostly managed by the client.
| A dedicated server is recommended for:- sites with high traffic,
- sites that require a lot of disk space and memory,
- websites that handle sensitive data,
- dynamic sites.
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