*Provides reliable methods for backup and recovery.
*Provides encryption options for hosting of sites or mail
===Features===
It is quite important to consider the possibilities offered by your provider's control panel. If you need to write a support ticket everytime the server has to reboot, it wont be an efficient process, especially during a crises. Possible features to look out for include
* Automated operating system installs
* Server boot and reboot
* Remote console (sometimes known as KVM)
* Server and network statistics
* Dynamic components (e.g. adding extra disk space, RAM without rebuilding the machine or having to order a new service)
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==Secure hosting setups==