HostGator Basic Dedicated Server Review

HostGator.com offers dedicated Linux servers, which provides Web sites with high security, improved uptime, and increased speed. With a Host Gator dedicated server, you also will have enhanced capabilities, more so than with a traditional shared or reseller hosting account. The fully managed dedicated servers provide customers with server management valued at more than $100 per month, cPanel, and a host of other powerful features.

The Basic plan, considered to be the best deal by HostGator, is available for $174 per month. The package is comprised of a Pentium 4 processor with 2.4 gigahertz, and includes a free setup at their Dallas, TX datacenter.

Also included with the HostGator Basic server is a memory storage of 1,024 megabytes, an 80-gigabyte hard drive, 1,500 gigabytes of bandwidth and five IP addresses to work with. There is no contract needed, and a 45-day money-back guarantee is provided which should bring some comfort to the table. For technical problems, customer support is available around the clock. Last but not least, you’ll also enjoy a 99.9% uptime guarantee.

With the Basic package, you’ll have the ability to create unlimited domains, sub domains, POP 3 accounts, MySQL databases and also FTP accounts. The server comes pre-installed with features like CGI, Python, Perl, streaming video and music, and FrontPage. You will be able to stay connected with email tools like mail forwarding, Spam Assassin (for security), mailing lists, auto responders and email alias.

The HostGator control panel is packed with options at no extra cost. Some of these include custom error pages, instant counter and FormMail, chat rooms and search engine submittals. There’s also options for Web and FTP Statistics, and e-commerce to make sure business is done right.

While it’s true that the HostGator Basic dedicated server plan is their lowest priced, you certainly get a great bang for your buck.