Virtual Private Servers hosting plans

Virtual Private Server (VPS/VDS) involves sharing server resources with several clients. In this case, the amount of computing power and memory is reserved for each user. VPS applies virtualization technology to separate one physical server into numerous virtual servers (each of which is actually a virtual machine). In essence, VPS hosting simulates the operation of a dedicated server for each user. Customers have an entire operating system at their disposal to form a certain kind of insurance against problems that may occur while neighboring sites are being maintained. VPS hosting combines the best elements of shared hosting and dedicated server. There are fewer websites per server in comparison with shared hosting, and your site receives its own resource allotment. At the same time, websites share the cost of running on the server, resulting in a lower service fee compared to a dedicated server rental.

In the case of VPS and shared hosting, provider divides the server computer either into separate user accounts (for shared hosting) or into several virtual machines (for VPS hosting) and rents them to different users for a small fee. Only in contrast to shared hosting, VPS is characterized by greater independence from its neighbors, the resources are reserved, which ensures the performance declared, as well as the ease of scaling. In the case of a dedicated server, webhost rents out the entire server computer to one user. This computer is not used by other clients, and its resources are available in full.

It makes sense to use shared hosting for creating a small low-traffic site or in case you are just starting out with hosting and web development. You can get a turn-key-solution at a low rate and focus on creating your website without having to think about configuring the server, maintenance, and other tasks. Whereas VPS is most often used to host websites that require relatively high traffic, large amounts of data or require fine-tuning of the server. Also, VPS is a good choice for websites created on the basis of rare CMS, use unsupported versions of software or these are experimental projects.

In the case of unmanaged VPS hosting, the client is responsible for virtual server setup and maintenance, receiving full control in its configuration management in return. Hosting company takes responsibility only for physical server as well as ensuring access to hosting space and does not provide any guidance or additional maintenance services. This type of hosting is suitable for those who have experience in configuring, administering, protecting, and maintaining the server.

What concerns managed VPS hosting, besides having the server pre-configured, the service comes with a multitude of features and support, leaving all the technical aspects to the host. It allows you to focus on running your business without getting distracted by website management duties and eliminates the need to keep an administrator on staff in case you don’t possess those skills. Nevertheless, managed VPS hosting packages are usually more expensive, so for simple websites there is no need to pay for this extra support and using unmanaged VPS hosting is recommended.

In contrast to shared hosting, in general, VPS does require sufficient technical knowledge, so VPS hosting is best for web developers and system administrators. However, if you don’t possess necessary competences and don’t have a qualified specialist on staff, you can use managed VPS service. It will be a little more expensive but will assist in your taking the advantages of VPS hosting solutions.

As previously stated, VPS is a good solution for large high-traffic websites that require fine-tuning of the server. Here are some common VPS hosting use cases:

• large online store or blog
• self-developed web application
• additional file storage
• hosting a personal server (for example, mail or game server)
• applications development and testing
• private VPN or proxy

If you want to purchase VPS hosting that best meets your demands, you need to approach the choice comprehensively and take into account different parameters. We recommend paying attention to the following criteria.

• Managed / unmanaged.
• The amount of resources. Pay attention to such points as amount of disk space, CPU, RAM, bandwidth provided and check whether there are any restrictions that provider has set. Besides, when thinking about how much resources you might need, you should consider not only the current, but also the anticipated future tasks and needs of your project.
• Server specifications. According to your project’s requirements, choose SSD / HDD, operating system, etc.
• Control panel. In case you need a user-friendly interface to interact with the server, buy VPS server with a control panel.
• Security. Check that your hosting provider makes efforts to ensure your website security.
• Redundancy and scalability. Both these factors in combination ensure uninterrupted operation and consistent performance.
• Related services. Additional services included in the hosting plan will help to save money.
• Hosting provider’s reputation. Review customer feedback and statistics in advance.
• Site uptime. The higher this indicator, the more stable the operation of the site. It is recommended to rent a VPS web server with a parameter value of at least 99.9%.
• Location of data centers. Data centers located in the country where you are going to promote your website or in the nearest foreign countries are the preferred option.
• Range of services. With the active development of your project, you may need additional services.

Giving at least an approximate price range for VPS hosting subscription is quite problematic due to the fact that prices depend on a whole set of factors. Besides, remember that in addition to the cost of hosting itself, all the extra expenses for related services should be considered. On our website you can find VPS hosting offers with monthly rental (prices are updated online).