Your server has it's own port to the Internet. The entire pipe is yours. In the unlikely event you need more, it's a simple matter of switching cables to increase your bandwidth tenfold. Your data is not sharing space with another hundred sites and their webmasters. What's more, the machine is in a secure facility with both battery and generator backup.
Any mishap takes minutes to fix.
The most basic thing you need before getting a dedicated server is an idea of what you want to do with it. Here at Hurricane Electric after we listen to what you plan on doing with your dedicated server, we recommend what kind of hardware you are going to need, and how much bandwidth we think you will need. What to Look for When Buying a Dedicated Server Different companies can quote you very different prices for what seems to be the same hardware and the same amount of bandwidth, but beware, there are certain things to watch out for when making your final decision. You first question should be what operating system your server will be based on. We feel it is more robust, and easier to setup.