Dedicated Server is a type of Web Hosting in which the user gets the whole server on lease from the hosting provider. Dedicated Servers are more flexible and secure as compared with Shared Hosting and Virtual Hosting(VPS) with full control over the server and enhanced security. Though in Shared Hosting and VPS you can get a good level of security and and on-demand control system but in Dedicated Serves you can define your own Security and Control System. A Dedicated Server is placed in a Datacenter similar to Server Co-location but the only difference is that Dedicated Server is owned by the hosting provider only.

Many service providers offer server management services along with the Dedicated Server but it may be chargeable. Many times it is preferred by the customer to have his own technical expertise to control and handle server issues. Dedicated Server can also be considered as your Financial Friend as your are getting the complete physical server with a fraction of cost of Virtual Private Server. For the new Web Hosts also   Dedicated Servers can prove as an profitable choice to have their own masters and start their own Hosting Business.
Though shifting towards a Dedicated Server is a subject to be taken very seriously and there are various factors to be considered before shifting towards a Dedicated Server, we will discuss it later. For now lets see what are the core benefits of Dedicated Servers that can drive you to think for Dedicated Servers:

1. Good Up-time: If you are looking for good server up-time and ready to go for it any how then Dedicated Servers will be a good experience for you. The reason this is that on a Dedicated Server you are the only player, that is, the server hardware and software is not shared by any one else and you are free to do any modifications from your end.
2. Enhanced Security: On your Dedicated Server you can install your own desired security software or application or can control the access level onto the server. Further the Firewall Setup can also be done with a VIP flavor with your own definition.
3. Privacy: On a Dedicated Server since it is not shared with any one else and have a secure and individual access you enjoy a private workstation and are not to bother with any intruder alerts and access.   
4. Good for heavy traffic: You can welcome your visitors to your Server without any botheration of server downtime and slowdown as you are equipped with fully burstable bandwidth and  memory (RAM). More concurrent users can hit your server and from business point of view you are on the 'Cloud number 9'. 
5. Big space to expand: The very important benefit of a Dedicated Server is that you can expand your server components to a high level and can get a big arena to deploy your innovations. Backups can also be scheduled and arranged on your server only with less dependency on your vendor. 
6. Reliability: Reliability in the performance of server and from your vendor point is high in Dedicated Servers as you become one of the 'Premium Customer' of your vendor and can get a better 'Service Level Agreement' against your purchase. You are assured of good response from your vendor for any server related issues and queries.