Windows Pro is the top of the range when it comes to Host Gator’s Windows server plans, and it comes at a price of $374 per month. With this price, however, is a free setup, a Quad-Core 3210 Xeon (Kentfield) processor, 24-hour tech support and guarantees for 99.9 percent uptime and your money back after 45 days if you’re not completely satisfied. The server’s datacenter is located in Dallas, TX.

The Windows Pro package has memory storage of 4,096 megabytes and the hard drive has 2 x 250 gigabytes SATA II. As far as bandwidth is concerned, Pro allows for 2,500 gigabytes and there are 10 IP addresses included with the plan. The latest version of the Plesk control panel, server monitoring, and remote desktop also come with Pro.

If you are more concerned about what you can get out of your server, rest assured. Windows Pro plan servers have unlimited abilities to make domains, subdomains, MySQL and MsSQL databases, as well as POP 3 and FTP accounts. Email tools also come by the plenty. Security is added with spam filtering, and there are appealing options like web mail and automatic responders.

Let’s face it — ecommerce is important in today’s day and age, and the Pro’s standard features in this department include Private SSL support and instant osCommerce. But that’s not all. Pro servers are already installed with certain features when you receive it. For convenience, the servers already are equipped with items like CGI, Perl, streaming music and video along with Image Magick and FrontPage.

Always remember that you get what you pay for, and that is true when it comes to the HostGator Windows Pro dedicated server plan. Deciding which level is right for you can be tricky, but you can always make changes down the line if you find that you’re not utilizing the full potential of Host Gator’s cheap yet reliable dedicated servers.

The Windows Standard package goes a step above the HostGator Windows Basic plan and comes at a cost of $219 per month. For this price, you will receive a Dual-Core 3040 Xeon (Conroe) processor and free setup in a datacenter is located in Dallas, Texas.

Windows Standard offers a 1,024-megabyte capability for memory storage it takes a step up with the hard drive- there is room for 250 gigabytes SATA there. In terms of the bandwidth, 1,500 gigabytes is included, which is the same as the Basic package. No contract is required, and there are also guarantees for 99.9 percent uptime and a 45-day money-back if you are not satisfied with the server or service provided.

There are unlimited possibilities when you ask what the Standard package can do. Unlimited domains and subdomains, MySQL and MsSQL databases, and POP 3 and FTP accounts are just a few of the advantages you’ll enjoy. Each dedicated Windows server comes preinstalled with the following: CGI, PHP 5, Perl, Python, SSI, Scheduled Tasks, FrontPage and others as well. Some of the email tools include spam filtering and email alias for security, mail forwarding and auto responders.

The control panel is packed with great features, some of which are redirect URL, instant guestbook, custom error pages and PW protected directories. The FTP and Web features add even more convenience and e-commerce makes this plan smart.

The HostGator Windows Standard dedicated server takes things a step above the Basic plan and is definitely worth the extra money if you need a bigger server package.

The Windows Elite package comes at a monthly cost of $279, and comes with a Dual-Core 3040 Xeon (Conroe) processor. It also has free setup. The plan also includes a big increase in the memory- providing 4,096 megabytes of storage. There’s also 2,500 gigabytes of bandwidth, which is quite an upgrade from the more modest Basic and Standard Windows server plans. Server monitoring comes standard, as well as a 24-hour tech support service and standard and frame domain forwarding.

You’ll enjoy the ability to create unlimited domains, subdomains, MySQL and MsSQL databases, FTP and POP 3 accounts. When purchasing the Windows Elite package through HostGator.com, your server will come preinstalled with features such as CGI, SSI, Python, streaming video and music, and Image Magick.

The email tools are impressive as well. They of course have security, with spam filtering and email alias, but also have appealing features like mail forwarding, auto responders and web mail, among others. The control panel doesn’t lack in technology either.

Web and FTP accounts will be accommodated with the Elite package’s features, including AWStats, Webalizer and referrer logs, while e-commerce is satisfied with private SSL support and instant osCommerce.

Although this particular package makes you reach a little deeper into your pocket, HostGator does provide some of the cheapest dedicated servers around. Remember, if your HostGator Windows Elite server doesn’t live up to your expectations, you have a full 45 day money back guarantee backing you up.

The Windows Basic plan offers exactly what it implies – the basics. It is considered to be the best deal at a monthly cost of $174. Windows Basic includes a Pentium 4 2.4-gigahertz processor, free setup, and is run from Host Gator’s Dallas, Texas datacenter.

So what else are you getting for this price? Well, the memory storage allows for 1,024 gigabytes and there is a 80 gigabyte hard drive, which is not bad for the least expensive package. What sets Windows Basic apart from the rest is its IP address account- it has five and the other plans include 10. Microsoft Expression Web comes standard, and there’s no need for a contract. If you aren’t completely satisfied with your dedicated Windows server, there is a 45-day money-back guarantee, and also a 99.9 percent uptime guarantee.

Windows Basic also offers the capability for hosting unlimited domains, subdomains, MySQL and MsSQL databases, along with FTP accounts. Not to mention the preinstalled streaming video and music, scheduled tasks, ASP.net 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5. Email tools include, among others, SMTP, IMAP, mailing lists and groups, auto responders, spam filtering and email alias.

The Plesk control panel gives efficiency to customers, and e-commerce options like private SSL support and instant osCommerce also are built to impress. Web and FTP Statistics add even more to this plan, with AWStats and Webalizer included.

The HostGator Windows Basic dedicated server plan may be their least expensive, but it’s a well-rounded plan that delivers excellent value, good performance, and around the clock server management.

An exact launch date for shared Windows hosting has not yet been announced, but the packages should be available shortly. HostGator.com has an excellent pricing structure for their shared Linux accounts, so we can expect their Windows plans should be extremely affordable as well.