{"id":12749,"date":"2024-06-26T08:47:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T06:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=12749"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:47:28","slug":"cloud-or-dedicated-server-which-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/cloud-or-dedicated-server-which-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud or dedicated server, which is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As your business evolves, your hosting needs may also change. It\u2019s important to choose a hosting solution that works best for your budget and technical requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer products that support both startups and growing enterprises: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/\">xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"><strong>Self-Managed<\/strong> <strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we compare the differences to help you decide which product is best suited for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-a-solution\">Choosing a solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both xneelo\u2019s Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers offer robust hosting solutions. The choice that&#8217;s right for you depends on your specific workload, technical requirements, and the level of flexibility or control you require.<br><br>At a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\">Xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-performance virtual infrastructure with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deploy your own resources rapidly, and scale whenever you need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aimed at technical users with experience in server management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suits dynamic and evolving environments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\">Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suits dedicated, self-managed hosting environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-performance dedicated bare-metal servers at a fixed monthly price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers customisable hardware, software and networking options with full administrator\/root access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aimed at technical users with experience in server management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-xneelo-cloud\">What is xneelo Cloud?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xneelo Cloud lets you build and manage your own cloud environments using <strong>virtual infrastructure<\/strong>, with flexible <strong>pay-as-you-go<\/strong> pricing. You can create cloud resources on demand, including instances (virtual servers), block storage volumes, networks and routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this is available via a user-friendly dashboard, with resources ready to use within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xneelo Cloud runs on a shared cloud platform in our secure data centre. Virtual resources are deployed automatically to high-performance hardware, set up for redundancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more information? We&#8217;ve created an <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/what-is-cloud-computing\/\">easy-to-understand explanation on cloud hosting<\/a> and what to consider when choosing the right solution for your business.<br><br>Visit our website to get started with<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-self-managed-dedicated-servers\">What are Self-Managed Dedicated Servers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated Servers are <strong>physical servers <\/strong>leased to you at a <strong>fixed monthly cost<\/strong>. You can customise the hardware, software and network resources to match your specific requirements and performance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the server is provisioned, you have full administrator\/root access to manage the environment yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated Servers run on enterprise-grade hardware in our secure, fully redundant data centre. Each server is exclusively allocated to you, with dedicated compute and storage resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Looking for more information? We&#8217;ve created an <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/what-is-a-dedicated-server\/\">easy-to-understand explanation of dedicated servers<\/a>, how they work, the costs involved and what to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our website to get started with<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-cases\">Use cases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many workloads will run just as well on either xneelo Cloud or a Self-Managed Dedicated Server. There\u2019s no single \u201cright\u201d choice; it all depends on what you&#8217;re hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding your use case is key to choosing the right solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xneelo Cloud<\/strong> is well-suited for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluctuating or <strong>unpredictable workloads<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Startups, testing environments<\/strong>, or businesses with seasonal fluctuations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distributed applications, containerised apps, microservices, and cloud-native <\/strong>architectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid deployment <\/strong>and scaling environments quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible solutions <\/strong>and general-purpose hosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/strong> are well-suited for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Predictable<\/strong>, long-running workloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses with<strong> stable <\/strong>performance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardware isolation<\/strong> and compliance needs, ideal for security-sensitive or performance-critical projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-managed environments where a <strong>high degree of customisation and control <\/strong>is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing structures for xneelo Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers are quite different. Here&#8217;s how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>xneelo Cloud: <\/strong>pay-as-you-go pricing<br>You only pay for the cloud resources you\u2019ve created and for the duration they exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud resources are charged per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This offers flexible pricing with no long-term commitments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your monthly cloud costs change based on usage, so your monthly bill may vary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please view the<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/#pricing\"> xneelo Cloud pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-Managed Dedicated Servers: <\/strong>fixed monthly price<strong><br><\/strong>You pay a fixed monthly fee based on the server and customisations you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pricing depends on your hardware and software customisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You pay for the full month, regardless of usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a fixed pricing model, your cost remain predictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please view our<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> Self-Managed Dedicated Server pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scalability\">Scalability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scalability is all about how easily you can grow and scale your hosting setup as your business needs change. Xneelo Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers offer different approaches to scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xneelo Cloud<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create, resize, or delete cloud resources, on demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources are provisioned in minutes, with no downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows for rapid scalability of your virtual infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dedicated Servers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers customisable hardware and software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can order upgrades or add-ons on request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some lead time and downtime is required for hardware installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsibility\">Responsibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both <strong>xneelo Cloud<\/strong> and <strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong> are <strong>self-managed products<\/strong>. They are<strong> <\/strong>designed for technical users who are comfortable managing their own server environments. As a result, xneelo\u2019s support is limited to infrastructure-level issues. Find out more about<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/help-centre\/cloud\/support-for-xneelo-cloud\/\"> support for xneelo Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below outlines which areas are managed by xneelo, and which are your responsibility as our customer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Both products:<\/strong><br>You are responsible for your websites, content and application data<br>Xneelo has no responsibility over the software you run<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Backups<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Both products:<\/strong><br>You are responsible for implementing and managing backups<br>Xneelo does not create or store backups for you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Provisioning<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Xneelo Cloud:\u00a0<\/strong><br>You provision your own resources via the cloud dashboard<br><br><strong>Dedicated Servers:\u00a0<\/strong><br>Xneelo provisions your physical server and add-ons after order confirmation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Xneelo Cloud:\u00a0<\/strong><br>You are responsible for managing the operating system, updates, patching, and installing software<br>You choose or upload images at instance creation<br><br><strong>Dedicated Servers:<\/strong><br>You are responsible for managing the operating system, updates, patching, and installing software<br>Xneelo installs your selected operating system during setup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Both products:<\/strong><br>You are responsible for software-level security: firewall rules, access control, and data encryption<br>Xneelo manages physical, platform, and network security<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monitoring<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Xneelo Cloud:<\/strong><br>You monitor your virtual servers, services, and logs\u00a0<br>Xneelo monitors platform-level availability and infrastructure performance<br><br><strong>Dedicated Servers:<\/strong><br>You monitor your server, services, and logs<br>Xneelo monitors physical hardware health<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Network<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Xneelo Cloud:<\/strong><br>You are responsible for configuring and managing private networks, including network topology, subnets, and routing between your virtual resources<br>Xneelo manages the underlying public network infrastructure performance and availability<br><br><strong>Dedicated Servers:<\/strong><br>You have no responsibility over the physical network infrastructure<br>Xneelo manages the network performance and availability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hardware<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Both products:<\/strong><br>You have no responsibility over the physical hardware<br>Xneelo manages the underlying physical infrastructure&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Centre<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Both products:<\/strong><br>Xneelo manages the security and<strong> <\/strong>power redundancy in our local <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/data-centre\/\">Data Centre<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-still-not-sure\">Still not sure?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick way to help you decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need quick deployment and scalability? Comfortable managing your own environment? Want flexible pay-as-you-go pricing? <strong>Choose <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/\"><strong>xneelo Cloud<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want complete control and customisation? Have the technical skills to manage your own server? Want predictable monthly pricing? <strong>Choose a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"><strong>Self-Managed Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/contact-us\/\">our team is here to help you <\/a>make the right choice for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"plain":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As your business evolves, your hosting needs may also change. It\u2019s important to choose a hosting solution that works best for your budget and technical requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We offer products that support both startups and growing enterprises: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/\">xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"><strong>Self-Managed<\/strong> <strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this article, we compare the differences to help you decide which product is best suited for your business.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-a-solution\">Choosing a solution<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both xneelo\u2019s Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers offer robust hosting solutions. The choice that's right for you depends on your specific workload, technical requirements, and the level of flexibility or control you require.<br><br>At a glance:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\">Xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>High-performance virtual infrastructure with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Deploy your own resources rapidly, and scale whenever you need<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Aimed at technical users with experience in server management<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Suits dynamic and evolving environments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\">Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Suits dedicated, self-managed hosting environments<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>High-performance dedicated bare-metal servers at a fixed monthly price<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Offers customisable hardware, software and networking options with full administrator\/root access<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Aimed at technical users with experience in server management<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-xneelo-cloud\">What is xneelo Cloud?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Xneelo Cloud lets you build and manage your own cloud environments using <strong>virtual infrastructure<\/strong>, with flexible <strong>pay-as-you-go<\/strong> pricing. You can create cloud resources on demand, including instances (virtual servers), block storage volumes, networks and routers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of this is available via a user-friendly dashboard, with resources ready to use within minutes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Xneelo Cloud runs on a shared cloud platform in our secure data centre. Virtual resources are deployed automatically to high-performance hardware, set up for redundancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking for more information? We've created an <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/what-is-cloud-computing\/\">easy-to-understand explanation on cloud hosting<\/a> and what to consider when choosing the right solution for your business.<br><br>Visit our website to get started with<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> xneelo Cloud<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-self-managed-dedicated-servers\">What are Self-Managed Dedicated Servers?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dedicated Servers are <strong>physical servers <\/strong>leased to you at a <strong>fixed monthly cost<\/strong>. You can customise the hardware, software and network resources to match your specific requirements and performance needs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the server is provisioned, you have full administrator\/root access to manage the environment yourself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dedicated Servers run on enterprise-grade hardware in our secure, fully redundant data centre. Each server is exclusively allocated to you, with dedicated compute and storage resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Looking for more information? We've created an <a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/what-is-a-dedicated-server\/\">easy-to-understand explanation of dedicated servers<\/a>, how they work, the costs involved and what to consider.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit our website to get started with<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-cases\">Use cases<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many workloads will run just as well on either xneelo Cloud or a Self-Managed Dedicated Server. There\u2019s no single \u201cright\u201d choice; it all depends on what you're hosting.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Understanding your use case is key to choosing the right solution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Xneelo Cloud<\/strong> is well-suited for:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fluctuating or <strong>unpredictable workloads<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Startups, testing environments<\/strong>, or businesses with seasonal fluctuations<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Distributed applications, containerised apps, microservices, and cloud-native <\/strong>architectures<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Rapid deployment <\/strong>and scaling environments quickly<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Flexible solutions <\/strong>and general-purpose hosting<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Self-Managed Dedicated Servers<\/strong> are well-suited for:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Predictable<\/strong>, long-running workloads<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Businesses with<strong> stable <\/strong>performance requirements<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Hardware isolation<\/strong> and compliance needs, ideal for security-sensitive or performance-critical projects<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Self-managed environments where a <strong>high degree of customisation and control <\/strong>is required.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pricing\">Pricing<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pricing structures for xneelo Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers are quite different. Here's how they compare:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>xneelo Cloud: <\/strong>pay-as-you-go pricing<br>You only pay for the cloud resources you\u2019ve created and for the duration they exist:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Cloud resources are charged per hour<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>This offers flexible pricing with no long-term commitments<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Your monthly cloud costs change based on usage, so your monthly bill may vary<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, please view the<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/cloud\/#pricing\"> xneelo Cloud pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Self-Managed Dedicated Servers: <\/strong>fixed monthly price<strong><br><\/strong>You pay a fixed monthly fee based on the server and customisations you choose:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Pricing depends on your hardware and software customisations<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You pay for the full month, regardless of usage<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>With a fixed pricing model, your cost remain predictable<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, please view our<a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/dedicated-servers\/\"> Self-Managed Dedicated Server pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scalability\">Scalability<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scalability is all about how easily you can grow and scale your hosting setup as your business needs change. Xneelo Cloud and Self-Managed Dedicated Servers offer different approaches to scaling.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Xneelo Cloud<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Create, resize, or delete cloud resources, on demand<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Resources are provisioned in minutes, with no downtime<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Allows for rapid scalability of your virtual infrastructure<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dedicated Servers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Offers customisable hardware and software<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You can order upgrades or add-ons on request<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Some lead time and downtime is required for hardware installation<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsibility\">Responsibility<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both <strong>xneelo Cloud<\/strong> and <strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong> are <strong>self-managed products<\/strong>. They are<strong> <\/strong>designed for technical users who are comfortable managing their own server environments. As a result, xneelo\u2019s support is limited to infrastructure-level issues. 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