Dedicated Server
A dedicated server is a physical server exclusively leased or owned by a single client, providing full control over hardware, software, and configuration without sharing resources with other users. It offers high performance, security, and customization for hosting applications, websites, or databases that require consistent, isolated computing power. This contrasts with shared hosting or virtual private servers (VPS), where resources are partitioned among multiple clients.
Developers should use dedicated servers when running resource-intensive applications, such as high-traffic web servers, gaming servers, or large-scale databases, where performance predictability and isolation are critical. They are ideal for compliance-heavy industries like finance or healthcare due to enhanced security control, and for custom software stacks that require specific hardware configurations or operating systems not supported in shared environments.