GoDaddy Fully Managed Dedicated Server Hosting

Managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting is a web hosting plan where the management of your dedicated server is taken care of for you. Unlike self managed dedicated server hosting, there is no need to take care of the configurations and server admin tasks associated with using a dedicated server. It’s an ideal solution for customers who want the most out of their hosting plan, but don’t have the time or advanced skills needed to manage a dedicated server.

And though you don’t manage your server on your own, you still get all of the benefits that a dedicated server offers such as complete control and the ability for custom configurations. From developers to system administrators, all can benefit from having time consuming server management tasks taken completely off of their plate, granting more time to focus on the work that matters most.

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Aside from the fact that fully managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting eliminates the need to handle time consuming and advanced technical tasks, customers also choose managed dedicated server hosting for the following reasons:

• Highest levels of power and control
• Dedicated support
• Highly secure
• Customization flexibility
• Improved performance
• Ease of management
• Peace of mind

Managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting is ideal for applications that require high quantities of raw processing power or have workloads that are output intensive. Uses that commonly fit these criteria include:

• Machine learning
• Big data
• Online gaming hosting
• Server clusters
• Infrastructure virtualization
• Websites and/or application hosting
• Podcasting and live media streaming
• Storage and backups
• Communication applications
• Business apps such as CRM or data analytics software

Pricing for a fully managed GoDaddy dedicated server depends on the subscription plan you sign up for and ranges from $221.98 per month to $530.98 per month. Here are the prices for each available fully managed GoDaddy dedicated server option:

HDD – High Capacity:

• DS-32: $221.98/month
• DS-64: $268.98/month
• DS-128: $385.98/month
• DS-256: $513.98/month

SSD NVMe – Up to 25x Faster:

• DS-32: $233.98/month
• DS-64: $277.98/month
• DS-128: $402.98/month
• DS-256: $530.98/month

In addition, we also offer self-managed dedicated hosting plans which have their own separate pricing.

The main difference between self managed and fully managed hosting is that with self managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting, you manage your own server. You are able to do so using control panel options including cPanel/WHM or Plesk Obsidian Webhost Edition. With fully managed dedicated server hosting, many of the tasks that are associated with server management are handled for you.

With that being said, you don’t have to worry about managing it on your own because it is already being managed by a team of experts for you. It’s a great option for customers who either don’t have the time to manage their own server, or the admin skills to do so.

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Yes, you can. In fact, many players of the online video game do prefer to set up a dedicated server for Valheim. Since Valheim runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux, setting up a Valheim dedicated server often helps create a more streamlined and positive multiplayer experience.

It really depends. If you plan to play Valheim in multiplayer mode and would like for friends to be able to play the game even when you’re not, then yes, it is worth it. Also, if want to play the game on one computer, but want to run the server on another machine to reduce the processing power your computer must output, this also makes it worth it. Doing so can even improve the performance of the game itself.

However, if you plan to play Valheim primarily in solo mode and prefer to host the online game on your local computer, then setting up Valheim on a dedicated server may not be totally necessary.

The first step to running a Valheim dedicated server is getting it set up and configured. This involves port forwarding and server IP location identification to set up the initial configuration to get you going. If you need some help with this, consider signing up with a fully managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting plan where all of the aspects of server configuration, management, and maintenance are completely handled for you. Plus, get access to 24/7 support any time you need it. This way, you can spend less time running your Valheim dedicated server, and more time gaming. Because let’s face it – that’s what really matters.

Fully managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting comes with a number of convenient services for customers under these plans. These professional services include:

Server application and set up services

• Email client setup
• DNS set up and configuration
• PHP module installation
• HTTP/2 Server configuration
• Site migrations
• SSL installations
• WordPress setup
• PHP version upgrades

Security and Backup Services

• Content recovery
• Firewall rule configurations
• Security audits
• Malware and blacklist removal
• Server hardening
• Email spam review
• Setup of local backup
• Advanced performance analysis
• Restoration of hosting
• Intrusion prevention
• Database backup script

Site Optimization Services

• MySQL optimization
• Changes to PHP configuration
• Apache optimization
• web.config config
• Application support
• .htaccess changes
• Database management
• Disk space auditing

A bare metal server is a single-tenant physical server that provides dedicated resources to a single individual, entity, or organization. Unlike servers that use virtualization and host multiple tenants, there is no sharing of resources with others or hosting of multiple tenants with bare metal servers. Rather, 100% of the resources are allocated to the one user. This allows for more control and configuration flexibility from your plan. Not to mention, improved performance and storage capacities.

Getting started is simple and takes only a few minutes. Begin by selecting a managed GoDaddy dedicated server hosting plan. Then, simply following the guided prompts to checkout. After completing your sign up, you will receive an email confirmation along with a phone number where you can consult with an expert to help get a better understanding of your needs and configure your server accordingly.

And that’s it. Afterward, you’ll be set up and ready to go.

Absolutely. If you need to upgrade or downgrade your plan, or change plans altogether, you can do so at any time. We understand that having flexibility in your options is important, so we make it easy to make changes.

Most changes to your plan can be made right from within your customer dashboard, but you can also give us a call if you prefer to speak to a support specialist to help you make your adjustments.

Yes, it sure is! Support is always available when you need it, day or night. We know that sometimes things can’t wait until the next day, or even the next hour, so expert support is made available 24/7 to help answer your questions any time that is most convenient for you.