{"id":34412,"date":"2026-02-23T10:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34412"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:13:49","slug":"a-guide-to-dedicated-servers-at-1-grid","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/a-guide-to-dedicated-servers-at-1-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Dedicated Servers at 1-grid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing a dedicated server is often a sign of growth, but it can also bring uncertainty. Customers&nbsp;often&nbsp;worry about performance, responsibility, security, and whether&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;\u201ctechnical enough\u201d to manage a server properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re\u00a0not wrong to pause and ask questions, so our goal is to help you choose well, with clarity and confidence, and determine if this is the right option for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide <strong>will explain<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-what-a-dedicated-server-really-is-and-what-it-isn-t\"><strong>What a dedicated server really is<\/strong> (and what it\u00a0isn\u2019t)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-clarify-how-dedicated-servers-work-at-1-grid\"><strong>Clarify how dedicated servers work<\/strong> at\u00a0<strong>1-grid<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-help-you-understand-performance-control-and-responsibility\">Help you <strong>understand performance<\/strong>, <strong>control<\/strong>, and <strong>responsibility<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-break-down-hardware-concepts-like-ram-cpu-storage-and-raid\">Break down <strong>hardware concepts<\/strong> like <strong>RAM<\/strong>,<strong> CPU<\/strong>, <strong>storage<\/strong>, and<strong> RAID\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-show-who-dedicated-servers-are-best-suited-for-and-who-they-re-not-to-help-you-decide-calmly-and-confidently-if-this-is-the-right-solution-for-you\">Show <strong>who dedicated servers are best suited for<\/strong> (and who\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0not)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-68.png\" alt=\"A Guide to Dedicated Servers at 1-grid\" class=\"wp-image-34413\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-a-dedicated-server\">What is a Dedicated Server?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-dedicated-servers-work-at-1-grid\">How Dedicated Servers Work at 1-grid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-who-uses-dedicated-servers\">Who Uses Dedicated Servers?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-high-performance-from-the-ground-up\">High Performance from the Ground Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-understanding-server-resources\">Understanding&nbsp;Server Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-bandwidth\">Bandwidth&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-storage-ssd-vs-hdd\">Storage: SSD vs HDD&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-memory-ram\">Memory (RAM)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-cpu-processing-power\">CPU (Processing Power)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-availability-and-performance-raid-explained\">Availability and Performance (RAID Explained)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-reliability\">Reliability&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-ordering-your-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\">Ordering&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Dedicated Server with 1-grid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-logging-into-your-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\">Logging into&nbsp;Your Dedicated Server with 1-grid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-important-information-about-your-new-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\">Important Information About Your New Dedicated Server with 1-grid&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-server-security-responsibilities\">Server Security Responsibilities for Your Dedicated Server\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-protect-your-server\">How to Protect Your Dedicated Server\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-monitoring-network-traffic-on-your-dedicated-server\">Monitoring Network Traffic on&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Dedicated Server&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-identify-high-bandwidth-usage-on-your-server\">How to Identify High Bandwidth Usage on Your Server&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-a-dedicated-server\"><strong>What is a Dedicated Server?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>dedicated server<\/strong>&nbsp;is a physical server that belongs entirely to one customer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Shared Hosting or VPS&nbsp;Hosting (where&nbsp;full\/partial&nbsp;resources are shared), a dedicated server gives you&nbsp;<strong>exclusive access to the full machine<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-cpu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/central-processing-unit-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ram\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Random-access_memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-storage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/data-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-network-capacity\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ituonline.com\/tech-definitions\/what-is-network-capacity\/\">Network Capacity<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you are not sharing performance, risk, or resources with anyone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-dedicated-servers-work-at-1-grid\"><strong>How Dedicated Servers Work at 1-grid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At 1-grid, responsibility is&nbsp;<strong>clearly and intentionally split<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What 1-grid Manages<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical server hardware, like Ram,&nbsp;CPU&nbsp;and disks, for the lifespan of the active server with us&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-data-centre-environment-power-cooling\">Data&nbsp;Centre&nbsp;environment (power, cooling)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-network-infrastructure-connectivity\">Network infrastructure\/connectivity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-initial-operating-system-installation\">Initial operating system installation&nbsp;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What You Manage<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Server software and configuration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-applications-databases-and-websites\">Applications, databases, and websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security-hardening-and-updates\">Security hardening and updates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ongoing-server-administration\">Ongoing server administration&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why\u00a0This\u00a0Matters:<\/strong>\u00a0<br>This transparency prevents misunderstandings and ensures you know exactly what level of control and\u00a0responsibility\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0choosing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-who-uses-dedicated-servers\"><strong>Who Uses Dedicated Servers?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated servers are typically used by&nbsp;<strong>medium to large businesses<\/strong>&nbsp;that need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-full-administrative-root-access\">Full administrative (root) access\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-maximum-performance-and-reliability\">Maximum performance and reliability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-software-environments\">Custom software environments\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-high-security-and-isolation\">High security and isolation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-predictable-consistent-resources\">Predictable, consistent resources\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Common\u00a0Use\u00a0Cases<\/strong>\u00a0<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-traffic websites and applications\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Databases and transactional systems\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/enterprise-resource-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ERP<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or internal business platforms\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/saas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SaaS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0products\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance-sensitive workloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>If downtime, performance dips, or shared environments are holding you&nbsp;back,&nbsp;then&nbsp;a dedicated server may be the right next step&nbsp;for you and the scaling of your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-high-performance-from-the-ground-up\"><strong>High Performance from the Ground Up<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated servers deliver&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/bare-metal-dedicated-servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bare-metal<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;performance<\/strong>, meaning:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-no-hypervisors\">No\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/hypervisors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>hypervisors<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-no-shared-workloads\">No shared workloads\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-no-noisy-neighbours\">No noisy\u00a0neighbours\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your applications run directly on the hardware, backed by&nbsp;<strong>enterprise-grade infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<strong>10-Gigabit&nbsp;fibre-optic backbone&nbsp;network<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BENEFIT:<\/strong>&nbsp;This delivers more consistent performance, faster processing, and greater stability under load.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-understanding-server-resources\"><strong>Understanding&nbsp;Server Resources&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-bandwidth\"><strong>Bandwidth<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandwidth is the total amount of data moving in and out of your server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website visitors\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File downloads and uploads\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchapparchitecture\/definition\/application-program-interface-API\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>API<\/strong><\/a>s and integrations\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email traffic\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media or streaming delivery\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:\u00a0<\/strong>Unlimited bandwidth does not mean unlimited performance, so\u00a0CPU, RAM,\u00a0network,\u00a0and disk speed still matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-storage-ssd-vs-hdd\"><strong>Storage: SSD vs HDD<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where data is permanently stored on the server.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>SSD (Solid State Drives)\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extremely fast&nbsp;storage device with no moving parts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-offers-high-speed-load-times-stronger-overall-responsiveness-on-the-server-and-improved-database-performance\">Offers high-speed load times, stronger overall responsiveness on the server, and improved database performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ideal-for-operating-systems-databases-websites-and-applications-that-require-fast-read-and-or-write-access\">Ideal for operating systems, databases,&nbsp;websites&nbsp;and applications&nbsp;that require fast<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/docs\/en\/tnpm\/1.4.2?topic=permissions-read-write\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>read&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;write access<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>HDD (Hard Disk Drives)\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger capacity&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/hard-disk-drive-vs-solid-state-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>spinning&nbsp;disk drive<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-offers-a-cost-effective-solution-for-storing-large-amounts-of-data\">Offers a cost-effective solution for storing&nbsp;large amounts&nbsp;of data,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-best-for-backups-logs-and-media-storage-that-require-maximum-storage-space\">Best for backups, logs, and media storage&nbsp;that require maximum storage space&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use SSDs for speed-critical workloads and HDDs for bulk storage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-memory-ram\"><strong>Memory (RAM)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RAM is the server\u2019s short-term working memory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More RAM means:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-more-simultaneous-users\">More simultaneous users\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-better-application-stability\">Better application stability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-less-performance-slowdown\">Less performance slowdown\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>If your server feels slow under load, RAM is often the first bottleneck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-cpu-processing-power\"><strong>CPU (Processing Power)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPU handles all calculations and instructions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-clock-speed-ghz-how-fast-each-core-works\"><strong>Clock Speed (GHz):<\/strong>\u00a0how fast each core works\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-cores-how-many-tasks-can-run-in-parallel\"><strong>Cores:<\/strong>\u00a0how many tasks can run in parallel\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dual-cpu-setups-improved-stability-and-scalability\"><strong>Dual CPU Setups:<\/strong>\u00a0improved stability and scalability\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Simple Terms:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cores are workers; GHz is how fast they work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-availability-and-performance-raid-explained\"><strong>Availability and Performance (RAID Explained)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/a-guide-toraidand-how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RAID<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;combines multiple drives to improve&nbsp;<strong>availability and performance<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>RAID is&nbsp;<strong>not a&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/website-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>backup<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we highlight 3 RAID options that are offered on our Dedicated Servers. For more in-depth details on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/a-guide-toraidand-how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RAID<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0different levels,\u00a0and how it works, you can explore our guide here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>RAID 1 \u2013 Safety First\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-raid-1-safety-first\">Your data is mirrored on two drives.\u00a0This means that if one fails, the other keeps running.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>RAID 5 \u2013 Balanced Approach\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-raid-5-balanced-approach\">Data is spread across drives with recovery\u00a0information,\u00a0so it survives\u00a0one drive failure. Requires a minimum of three drives, only available on our mid and\u00a0high-end\u00a0tier offerings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>RAID 10 \u2013 Performance + Protection\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-raid-10-performance-protection\">Fast, redundant, and resilient,\u00a0and\u00a0ideal for databases and critical systems.\u00a0<br>Requires a minimum of three drives,\u00a0not\u00a0available on our\u00a0entry-level\u00a0tier offering.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-reliability\"><strong>Reliability<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated&nbsp;Servers at&nbsp;1-grid are&nbsp;hosted in&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcisecuritystandards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PCI DSS<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siscertifications.com\/iso-certification-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ISO-certified<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;data&nbsp;centre<\/strong>, designed for reliability and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uptime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>uptime<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-ordering-your-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\"><strong>Ordering&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Dedicated Server with 1-grid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;a first-time customer or expanding your business, you can easily order your<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/dedicated-servers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>directly through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1-grid website<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;or via&nbsp;your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/index.php?rp=\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Customer Zone<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;as&nbsp;an existing customer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Placing an Order as a New Customer<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-new-customers\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/moving-to-1-grid-your-getting-started-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Moving to 1-grid: Your Getting-Started Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-visit-the-dedicated-servers-page\">Visit the<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/dedicated-servers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-choose-your-server-configuration\">Choose your server configuration&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-server\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/cart.php?a=add&amp;pid=223&amp;_gl=1*pm0zlo*_gcl_au*MjAzOTM2MzcyNy4xNzY1NDM0NDE3*_ga*NzAxNjg5NDQxLjE3NDgzNTI5MDQ.*_ga_EKGXY1YR7G*czE3NzE1MDc4NDIkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzcxNTEwMjkxJGo1MCRsMCRoMjA0NjQzMzY2MA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Server<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-server1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/cart.php?a=add&amp;pid=224&amp;_gl=1*1enlbu4*_gcl_au*MjAzOTM2MzcyNy4xNzY1NDM0NDE3*_ga*NzAxNjg5NDQxLjE3NDgzNTI5MDQ.*_ga_EKGXY1YR7G*czE3NzE1MDc4NDIkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzcxNTEwMjkxJGo1MCRsMCRoMjA0NjQzMzY2MA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Server+<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-server11\"><strong>Enterprise Server (Check&nbsp;availability&nbsp;first&nbsp;by emailing&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:sales@1-grid.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>sales@1-grid.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive login details\u00a0once you have completed your purchase\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Placing an Order as an Existing Customer<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-existing-customers\">If you are a returning customer and are expanding, you can<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/customer-zone-how-to-order-new-additional-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow these steps<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to order\u00a0additional\u00a0services\u00a0directly from your<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/index.php?rp=\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Zone<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0using\u00a0Order New \/ Additional Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-existing-customers1\">You can also follow the steps above (as for new customers) and&nbsp;simply log in to your Customer Zone during the checkout process.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-logging-into-your-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\"><strong>Logging into&nbsp;Your Dedicated Server with 1-grid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have&nbsp;purchased&nbsp;your new Dedicated Server&nbsp;and&nbsp;have received your login details&nbsp;via email,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-do-i-log-into-my-vps-or-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>logging in<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;depends on your operating system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-do-i-log-into-my-vps-or-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>step-by-step guide<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to help you log into your new server, and if you need to recover your access details, you can do so via&nbsp;your<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/index.php?rp=\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Customer Zone<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-important-information-about-your-new-dedicated-server-with-1-grid\"><strong>Important Information About Your New Dedicated Server with 1-grid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-accessibility-public-static-ip-addresses\"><strong>Accessibility (Public Static IP Addresses)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Dedicated Server is provisioned with\u00a0<strong>five\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/#htoc-static-ip-addresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>public static IP addresses<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0(\/29 subnet)\u00a0<br>These\u00a0IPs\u00a0are\u00a0essential for accessing and managing your server.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:\u00a0<\/strong>Your assigned IP addresses\u00a0must not be removed or\u00a0modified\u00a0at the OS or network level, as this can lock you out of your server.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-why-this-matters\">The assigned IPs\u00a0are\u00a0the primary path to your server. This means that removing or changing it will\u00a0<strong>immediately\u00a0result in loss of access<\/strong>, including SSH or remote connectivity.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>If Access Is Lost<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the server becomes unreachable due to IP changes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1-grid will need to manually intervene to restore access&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-an-administration-fee-will-apply\">An&nbsp;<strong>administration fee<\/strong>&nbsp;will apply&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-nameservers-dns-resolvers\"><strong>Nameservers (DNS Resolvers)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated Servers are preconfigured with\u00a0<strong>1-grid DNS resolvers<\/strong>. These DNS settings help your server resolve addresses, but\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0manage DNS for your domains, as they are not\u00a0authoritative\u00a0DNS servers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What These Resolvers Allow<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resolve hostnames for outbound connections\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform updates, package installs, and external lookups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>These DNS settings&nbsp;<strong>cannot host or manage&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=DNS&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS records<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for your domains or websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-server-time-and-time-zone-ntp\"><strong>Server Time and Time Zone (NTP)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For accuracy, 1-grid provides an&nbsp;<strong>Internet Time Server (NTP)<\/strong>&nbsp;to keep your&nbsp;server time&nbsp;in sync.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What Accurate Server Time is\u00a0Critical\u00a0For<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0System and application logs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-and-why-do-i-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSL\/TLS certificates<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduled tasks (<a href=\"https:\/\/cron-job.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cron jobs<\/strong><\/a>)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security audits and troubleshooting\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>The Default Setup<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Server time is preconfigured with reliable defaults&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-time-zone-is-set-to-gmt-2\">Time zone is set to&nbsp;<strong>GMT+2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Keeping time\u00a0in sync\u00a0helps prevent subtle but serious issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>You may change the time zone if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-monitoring-and-icmp-ping\"><strong>Monitoring and ICMP (Ping)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1-grid monitors&nbsp;<\/strong>Dedicated (and VPS) Servers using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_Control_Message_Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ICMP (ping)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;checks.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>This&nbsp;<strong>allows us<\/strong>&nbsp;to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-availability\">Confirm availability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-detect-outages-early\">Detect outages early\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-support-uptime-monitoring\">Support uptime monitoring\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-icmp-blocking-and-whitelisting\"><strong>ICMP Blocking and Whitelisting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re&nbsp;free to restrict ICMP traffic,&nbsp;<strong>but you must&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/blog\/ip-whitelisting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>whitelist<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;our monitoring IP<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monitoring IP:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>41.185.10.74&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/#htoc-11111111111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Whitelisting<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is&nbsp;required&nbsp;so we can continue&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;your server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-server-security-responsibilities\"><strong>Server Security Responsibilities for Your Dedicated Server\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Dedicated Servers,&nbsp;<strong>server-level security is customer-managed<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that 1-grid secures the infrastructure, while operating system and application<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/what-is-system-hardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>hardening<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is expected and essential on your end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 1-grid does not manage server security beyond the infrastructure level,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;always here to guide you in the right direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Why Server Security Matters<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-why-server-security-matters\">Poor security practices can lead to:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bandwidth abuse or unexpected overages\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data loss or exposure\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server compromise\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Linux Dedicated Servers: Security First Steps\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-linux-dedicated-servers-security-first-steps\">We strongly recommend securing your server in this order:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Databases and services\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/securing-ssh-on-your-linux-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Secure SSH access first<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then secure:\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>A Common Risk to Be Aware Of\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-a-common-risk-to-be-aware-of-automated-brute-force-attacks-targeting\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Automated<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/brute-force-attack#:~:text=A%20brute%20force%20attack%20is,they%20find%20the%20correct%20password.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>brute-force attacks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0targeting:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common usernames\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak or reused passwords<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-protect-your-server\"><strong>How to Protect Your Dedicated Server<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Best-practice<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/what-is-system-hardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>hardening<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-disable-direct-root-login-over-ssh-use-sudo-instead\">Disable direct root login over SSH; use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudo.ws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SUDO<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0instead\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-disable-password-based-ssh-login-and-require-rsa-dsa-key-authentication\">Disable password-based SSH login and require\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goteleport.com\/blog\/comparing-ssh-keys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RSA\/DSA key authentication<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-if-passwords-are-allowed-avoid-common-or-predictable-credentials\">If passwords are allowed, avoid common or predictable credentials\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-avoid-common-usernames\">Avoid common usernames\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-allow-lists-and-grant-ssh-access-only-where-required\">Use allow lists and grant SSH access only where\u00a0required\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-restrict-ssh-access-to-trusted-ips-e-g-vpn-or-fixed-ips\">Restrict SSH access to trusted IPs (e.g.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/free-vpn?srsltid=AfmBOoovOqtk0G-HUM_9DVyuqizvjwIHsHLQ74NVHuehPUpredGtZWMz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VPN<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or fixed IPs)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-tools-like-fail2ban-or-sshguard-to-block-brute-force-attacks\">Use tools like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/fail2ban\/fail2ban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>fail2ban<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sshguard.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSHguard<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to block brute-force attacks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-keep-your-os-fully-patched\">Keep your OS fully patched\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-yum-cron-centos-or-unattended-upgrades-ubuntu\">Use<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/forum.centos-webpanel.com\/updates\/automatic-yum-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>yum-cron<\/strong><strong>\u00a0(CentOS)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.ubuntu.com\/server\/how-to\/software\/automatic-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>unattended-upgrades<\/strong><strong>\u00a0(Ubuntu)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>About SUDO\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-about-sudo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudo.ws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SUDO (Super-User DO)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;allows authorised users to run specific commands with elevated privileges without sharing the root password.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>This&nbsp;<strong><em>improves security&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing the risk of accidental or malicious changes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limiting privilege escalation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing command-level logging\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-monitoring-network-traffic-on-your-dedicated-server\"><strong>Monitoring Network Traffic on&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Dedicated Server<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to network traffic on a Dedicated Server,\u00a0clarity\u00a0and action\u00a0matter. We can see the total traffic going in and out of your server, but not which application is using it.\u00a0This\u00a0makes it important\u00a0to run a monitoring tool on the server itself\u00a0for\u00a0you to get that level of detail.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend tools like&nbsp;<strong>NetLimiter<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Capsa<\/strong>&nbsp;to help you&nbsp;identify&nbsp;the source of high usage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What 1-grid Monitors\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-what-1-grid-monitors\">To ensure network stability and fair usage,&nbsp;<strong>1-grid&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/monitoring-network-traffic-on-your-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>monitors&nbsp;total network traffic<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;at the server level<\/strong>, specifically:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overall bandwidth usage flowing\u00a0<strong>into and out of the server<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incoming and outgoing traffic on the\u00a0<strong>network switch port<\/strong>\u00a0assigned to your Dedicated Server\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-\">This <strong>allows us <\/strong>to:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor network health\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify\u00a0unusually high overall traffic patterns\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support you if there are network-level concerns\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What 1-grid Does\u00a0Not\u00a0Monitor\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-what-1-grid-does-not-monitor\">On Dedicated Servers,&nbsp;<strong>application-level visibility&nbsp;remains&nbsp;fully in your control<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>This means 1-grid does&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;have insight into:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which app, website, or script\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0high bandwidth usage\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic generated by\u00a0<strong>specific ports<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic used by\u00a0<strong>individual applications, services, or processes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong>:\u00a0<br>Dedicated Servers give you\u00a0<strong>full control and isolation<\/strong>,\u00a0which also means\u00a0<strong>full responsibility for server management<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Application-level Traffic Monitoring Requirements<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct access to the operating system\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight into running processes and services\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>For security, privacy, and architectural reasons, this level of visibility sits\u00a0<strong>inside the server<\/strong>, not at the\u00a0network\u00a0edge. As a result, it falls under\u00a0<strong>customer-managed server responsibility<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-quick-clarification\"><strong>Quick Clarification<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we cannot&nbsp;identify&nbsp;<em>which<\/em>&nbsp;application or service is using the most bandwidth, we can see how much traffic is entering and leaving your server,&nbsp;not which application is using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We&#8217;ll Guide You On<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding your overall traffic patterns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-knowing-when-server-side-monitoring-is-needed\">Knowing when server-side monitoring is needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-taking-the-right-next-step-without-guesswork\">Taking the right next step without guesswork&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? You have excellent tools available to get exactly that insight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-identify-high-bandwidth-usage-on-your-server\"><strong>How to Identify High Bandwidth Usage on Your Server<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To see which processes or applications are consuming bandwidth,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to use&nbsp;<strong>monitoring tools installed directly on your server<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-recommended-tools\"><strong>Recommended Tools<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netlimiter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NetLimiter<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is&nbsp;best for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.processmaker.com\/blog\/what-is-process-visibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>per-process visibility<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>on supported systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shows bandwidth usage per application or process\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers real-time and historical traffic data\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for quickly\u00a0identifying\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0driving high usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colasoft.com\/capsa-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Capsa Network Analyzer<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is best for deeper traffic analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual dashboards and detailed traffic logs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps\u00a0identify\u00a0unusual traffic patterns or spikes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful for troubleshooting and optimisation\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;stuck, and need any&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guidance or support,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;an outline of what we can do and what is not within&nbsp;our<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help\u00a0With\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hardware reliability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network connectivity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data\u00a0Centre\u00a0operations\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial OS installation\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Are Unable to Assist With\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Software configuration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-application-troubleshooting\">Application troubleshooting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ongoing-server-administration1\">Ongoing server administration&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is a dedicated server better than a VPS?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-a-dedicated-server-better-than-a-vps-it-depends-because-dedicated-servers-offer-full-isolation-dedicated-resources-and-control-while-vps-suits-lighter-workloads-and-may-have-shared-resources\">It depends because dedicated servers offer full isolation, dedicated resources, and control, while VPS suits lighter workloads, and may have shared resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Do I need technical skills?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-do-i-need-technical-skills-yes-or-access-to-someone-who-does-dedicated-servers-are-best-for-advanced-users-but-should-not-limit-you-if-you-need-one\">Yes, or access to someone who does. Dedicated servers are best for advanced users, but should not limit you if you\u00a0need one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Can 1-grid manage my server for me?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-1-grid-manage-my-server-for-me-we-manage-infrastructure-only-so-software-management-remains-your-responsibility\">We manage infrastructure\u00a0only,\u00a0so software management\u00a0remains\u00a0your responsibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is RAID enough for backups?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-raid-enough-for-backups-no-raid-protects-against-disk-failure-not-data-loss-or-deletion\">No, RAID protects against disk failure, not data loss or deletion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/dedicated-servers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore 1-grid&#8217;s\u00a0Dedicated Servers\u00a0Product Page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/a-guide-toraidand-how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>A Guide to RAID and How It Works<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Everything You Need to Know About an IP Address<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/monitoring-network-traffic-on-your-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Monitoring Network Traffic on Your Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/securing-ssh-on-your-linux-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Securing SSH on your Linux Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/how%20do%20i%20log%20into%20my%20vps%20or%20dedicated%20server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Logging into Your VPS or Dedicated Server with 1-grid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=Dedicated+Server&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dedicated Server FAQs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding\u00a0what a dedicated server is and how it works\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0to\u00a0feel technical\u00a0with\u00a0this\u00a0easy-to-reference guide. 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