What does this term dedicated server means in hosting

[dAM$IAN]

Guys I am not that much proficient in this technological arena and so I would want you people to help me to provide suggestion for the query that I am having. Actually I want to know from you guys that what does this term dedicated server actually means since if have been hearing allot from my seniors in my office, but I don't understand its real meaning, so can someone help me to know that what does this all about.

[REDBULL]

The term dedicated server refers to an advanced form of web hosting in which customers rent or buy, and has complete control of a server. Internet connectivity is provided to the server, in many cases more than 10 Ethernet or 100 Mbit / s. Dedicated servers are often housed in data centers (Datacenter), which we call hosting providers. Dedicated servers often have multiple processors running multiple tasks at once. Typically have several drives to process and store large amounts of information.

[Sheenas]

There are several factors that determine whether or not to hire a dedicated server. These systems are characterized by supporting a workload and a number of users than the rest of the range of computers. There are other factors, such as managing large databases, the existence of schemes on-line transactions severe central operation for functional or security, etc. The servers can be improved to some extent asking more RAM, or more hard drive, but you can change the processor or the motherboard.

[Caiden]

The main feature of a dedicated server is the ability for the customer to control everything that is installed on it. The customer is the owner, during the contract period, the computer and therefore can turn it off, on, reboot, install one or the other programs, etc. .. all remotely of course. One of the main advantages is the ability to run maintenance tasks when one sees fit, and not when the administrator wants to Datacenter.

[Eleeazar]

The term managed refers to the availability of an engineer, normally on duty in the datacenter, to solve the problems we have and even install the desired applications. In a way all dedicated servers are managed in part because there is always a service to hire a dedicated server, so many companies advertise their hosting as fully managed, involving a total disposable to solve our technical problems. The vast majority of dedicated servers are pre-installed to the chosen operating system. create databases, using FTP, for technical support, and tens if not hundreds of different utilities.