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Why CWCS
CWCS Dedicated Servers are hosted in UK-owned data centres using enterprise HPE hardware, with unmetered bandwidth, DDoS protection and direct access to experienced UK engineers 24/7.
Dedicated Server Hosting is the right choice when shared resources, unpredictable costs or compliance requirements are limiting how your business operates. These are the four situations where businesses typically make the move.
Application performance is unpredictable when resources are shared. Dedicated servers give you exclusive CPU, RAM and storage and no other tenants.
Your workload is predictable but your cloud bill isn't. Dedicated server hosting gives you fixed monthly costs, no usage surprises.
Your business needs UK data residency for compliance or regulation. CWCS dedicated servers are hosted in UK-owned data centres only.
Your team needs root access, a specific OS or software your current host won't support. A dedicated server delivers it.
Your platform must perform consistently as it scales. Dedicated resources mean performance stays stable as user numbers and traffic grow.
Your security policy prohibits shared physical infrastructure. Dedicated servers mean no other businesses share the same CPU, RAM or storage.
Enterprise Dedicated Server Hosting
CWCS dedicated servers run on HPE hardware in ISO 27001 certified UK data centres, with 24/7 UK engineer support included on every plan.
All dedicated server solutions are tailored to your exact requirements, with pricing provided on a quote basis depending on configuration, specifications and support requirements.
Business websites, CMS platforms and web applications, configured to your exact specification.
Ecommerce stores and SaaS platforms that need consistent performance, even during your busiest periods.
SQL and NoSQL databases, data pipelines and storage-heavy workloads, built to your exact requirements.
Multi-tenant environments and complex workloads that need a server designed from the ground up.
Every CWCS dedicated server comes with the same core infrastructure, regardless of hardware specification or management level.
Migaration to CWCS
CWCS manages the full migration from your current provider. Most migrations complete without any downtime to your live environment.
A CWCS engineer reviews your current environment, identifies dependencies and defines the full migration scope.
CWCS produces a detailed migration plan with a confirmed timeline, rollback path and zero-downtime approach
Your environment is replicated in CWCS infrastructure and tested before any DNS changes are made.
The final switchover is handled by CWCS UK engineers with direct phone support available throughout.
We had a Dedicated Server with our previous provider hosting around 300 websites, many of which had email addresses. We had concerns with moving across to a new provider, however the support from CWCS has been great! They replicated our existing set up, and the migration went without any issues or downtime.
John Ulotti
UQ Web Design Ltd
CWCS dedicated servers are available across a full range of hardware configurations, operating systems, management levels and control panel options.
CWCS operates its own data centre in Nottingham alongside additional UK facilities. Your data remains securely hosted within the UK.
When you call CWCS, a UK engineer answers. Our on-site team can access all three data centres around the clock.
CWCS dedicated servers run on HPE Intel Xeon hardware in ISO 27001 certified facilities, with DDoS protection on every plan.
Both options give you the same enterprise-grade infrastructure. The difference is who manages the OS, security and day-to-day administration.
Your team handles all OS administration, server configuration and day-to-day management tasks.
Your team is responsible for OS patching, security updates and software maintenance.
You manage your own monitoring setup and are responsible for responding to incidents.
Teams with in-house sysadmin experience who want full control over the server environment.
CWCS handles all server administration, leaving your team free to focus on the application.
CWCS keeps your OS patched and up to date, with security updates applied proactively.
CWCS monitors your server around the clock and responds to incidents before they escalate.
Businesses without dedicated systems administration resource or those looking to reduce operational overhead.
CWCS dedicated servers are built with security and compliance at their core. Every plan includes DDoS protection, UK data residency and internationally recognised certifications.
Data on CWCS dedicated servers stays within UK borders. CWCS owns all three data centres and never stores data elsewhere.
DDoS protection is included on every CWCS dedicated server at no extra cost. Traffic is filtered at the network edge.
Every CWCS server is hosted in a fully certified UK facility. Your due diligence, audits and compliance needs are covered.
Choosing a dedicated server involves decisions around hardware specification, management level, operating system and data centre location. The questions below cover the topics buyers most
A dedicated server is a physical server hosted in a data centre that is reserved exclusively for a single customer. Unlike shared hosting or VPS, all CPU, RAM and storage resources belong to one business, meaning performance is consistent and unaffected by other users on the same infrastructure. Businesses typically choose dedicated server hosting when they need predictable performance, stronger security isolation, or the ability to run resource-intensive applications without shared infrastructure constraints.
Dedicated servers are used for workloads that require consistent, high-performance infrastructure. This includes high-traffic websites, business-critical web applications, databases, SaaS platforms, ecommerce stores, data processing pipelines and development environments requiring isolated compute resources. Because dedicated server resources are not shared, they deliver consistent performance regardless of what other customers are running on the same physical host. This makes
them the preferred choice for production environments where unpredictable performance is not acceptable.
With an unmanaged dedicated server, the customer is responsible for the operating system, software installation, security patching and server administration. With a managed dedicated server, CWCS handles those layers through the CWCS Managed Infrastructure Layer, covering OS patching, security updates, proactive monitoring and first-line incident response. Unmanaged hosting suits teams with in-house systems administration capability who want full control. Managed hosting suits businesses that want dedicated infrastructure without the overhead of managing it.
CWCS dedicated server pricing is provided by quote based on your specific configuration. Servers are available on a monthly rental basis with fixed pricing and no usage-based charges or billing surprises. The exact cost depends on hardware specification, core count, RAM, storage capacity and storage type, and whether you add managed services. To get an accurate figure for your requirements, speak to a CWCS engineer or request a quote online.
A business should consider moving to a dedicated server when one or more of the following applies:
CWCS dedicated servers are hosted in UK data centres, helping businesses meet UK GDPR and data residency requirements. CWCS also holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification covering information security management across its infrastructure.
Yes. CWCS offers hardware upgrades and custom configurations for existing dedicated server customers. If your requirements change, whether that’s more RAM, additional storage or a move to NVMe, a CWCS engineer can assess your current setup and advise on the best upgrade path. In most cases, upgrades are completed without migrating to a new server.
Migration timescales depend on the complexity of your environment. A CWCS engineer will assess your current setup during the discovery call and give you a realistic timeline before any work begins. CWCS manages the full process, including a test migration phase before any live DNS changes, and maintains a rollback path throughout.
CWCS dedicated servers support Linux, including Ubuntu, Debian and AlmaLinux, and Windows Server. Servers are available with or without a control panel, with cPanel, Plesk and ESXi (VMware) available as options depending on your requirements. All operating systems are available with or without the CWCS Managed Infrastructure Layer.
CWCS 24/7 support means UK-based engineers are available by phone around the clock, not a chatbot or offshore helpdesk. Engineers have on-site access to CWCS data centres at all times. On all dedicated server plans, 24/7 support covers hardware faults, network issues and data centre infrastructure.
On managed dedicated server plans, support extends to OS-level issues, security patching, software faults and application-level assistance. Average response time for priority issues is less than 5 minutes.
Yes. Dedicated servers provide exclusive resources, consistent performance and significantly stronger security compared to shared hosting environments. With shared hosting, CPU, RAM and storage are distributed across multiple customers on the same server and a spike in one account can affect all others. With a dedicated server, all resources belong to one customer and performance is not affected by other users. Dedicated hosting is the appropriate choice for any production workload where consistent performance and security isolation matter.
CWCS dedicated servers are hosted in CWCS-owned data centres in Nottingham, London and Manchester. All three facilities are UK-owned and operated, meaning data processed and stored on CWCS infrastructure never leaves the UK. Customers can specify their preferred data centre location when configuring a server.
Yes. DDoS protection is included on every CWCS dedicated server as standard, at no additional cost. Traffic is filtered at the network edge, protecting your server against volumetric and application-layer attacks before they reach your infrastructure. There is nothing to configure and no separate product to add.
Yes. CWCS fully managed dedicated servers are available across all hardware tiers. With a fully managed server, CWCS takes responsibility for the operating system, security patching,
proactive monitoring and first-line incident response through the CWCS Managed Infrastructure Layer. Your team focuses on the application; CWCS handles the infrastructure beneath it. Find out more about CWCS managed dedicated servers →
Backup options are available on all CWCS dedicated servers. The right solution depends on your environment, recovery time objectives and data retention requirements. A CWCS engineer can advise on the most appropriate approach during your initial consultation, whether that’s snapshot-based backups, off-site replication or a scheduled backup management service included with a managed plan.
