Dec
16
2008

What is VPS hosting?

A virtual private server (VPS) is also known as Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS). It’s a method of partitioning a physical server computer into multiple servers. Each has the appearance and capabilities of running on its own dedicated machine. Each virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted.

Why we need VPS hosting?
It’s because VPS hosting allow us to enjoy the benefits of “virtual” standalone server without the needs of investment on physical hardware and operating system software.

Let’s visualize a physical server that is separated into several secure virtual private servers (VPSs). Then, the users will manage each via remote administrator access which executes exactly like a stand-alone server, ensuring guaranteed resources and preventing applications from conflicting. Each VPSs can be rebooted independently from other VPSs and have users, IP addresses, processes, system libraries and configuration files.

Benefits choosing VPS hosting

Security
Note that VPS hosting is isolated from other VPS accounts and it has its own set of processes and resource management, thus behaving exactly like an independent stand-alone server. Since user’s file system is not accessible or viewable by other VPS accounts, it give user higher level of security.

Complete Control
User has total control over his/her server configuration and access to root account. The user can configure all of the site management tasks using its user friendly, simple web interface.

Top-Class Performance
Since the resources allocated for VPS hosting is solely for its own usage, thus allowing it to have more power, more customization, more flexibility, and more functionality compared to normal shared hosting plans.

VPS hosting is recommended for corporate website, blog, mail server, forum, portal, online store, online storage, etc.

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