dedicated server

Unshared computing machine

A dedicated server is a computer or hosting service reserved exclusively for one user or organization, rather than shared among multiple clients.

The term appears most often in web hosting and gaming contexts: We upgraded to a dedicated server to handle the traffic.

Dedicated servers offer more control, security, and processing power than shared alternatives, but at higher cost.

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Remote server storage service

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Internet-delivered digital infrastructure

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