What is this Virtual hosting all about?
Welcome to a new era in hosting technology, the VDS is a halfway house between shared and dedicated hosting solutions… but what’s so special about it?
Tell me more…
The VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) is, as the name suggests virtually a dedicated server; introduced to offer all the advantages of a dedicated solution at a fraction of the cost…not bad eh?!
With this in mind, VDS plans come with full root access allowing users to install their own software, giving total control over their hosting environment and it doesn’t stop there…
The new technology allows each environment to have its own allocated amount of system resources. You can actually choose between different specifications of hosting package, take a look at the VDS plans.
So it all sounds good so far, but is it really suitable for my business?
Well… one of the major advantages of VDS technology is the scalability the package has to offer. You can upgrade seamlessly to other VDS packages, say you start on the minimal package and find in time that you really need something a bit beefier you can upgrade with no work for you and no downtime, simply give us a call and we’ll upgrade you within an hour or so… that’s it!
Businesses can benefit from a VDS plan as a starting point before the big leap to a full dedicated server.
What’s more… VDS are usually installed with the Plesk control panel, this is an easy to use interface with a great migration tool, and means the move to a compatible dedicated server will be easier than you thought possible.
If you’re wondering when is the right time to move to a dedicated solution let us clarify. Usually you would need a dedicated server if your site and traffic to it has grown making it mission critical. A dedicated server is used solely by the owner of the server, meaning you will not share the resources of the machine with any one else so it can handle more simultaneous processes; this is why with most dedicated servers you will be covered by a service level agreement detailing the guaranteed level of service offered to you.
So why isn’t a VDS plan considered as shared hosting? I hear you ask…
It is true you will share the machine with other users, however, the main reasons Virtual hosting is not considered “shared” hosting are as follows:
Control
The constraints of shared hosting are now just a distant memory, you have full root access so you can install any software and applications you need to run your site; without having to purchase a dedicated server also negating the need to hire IT staff to manage it for you.
Security
Having your own space on a virtual server is unlike a shared plan, as you are not sharing the operating system including all configuration files. Some might suggest this one of the major advantages of a VDS, as you are less vulnerable to hackers.
Flexibility
You have access to manage your own configuration and settings on the server. Having total control is important to ensure your website is operating exactly as desired, and not sacrificing usability due to the limitations on your hosting account.
Management
With administrator access on the Plesk control panel, Virtual hosting allows the creation of individual client accounts with the ability to restrict access to specific resources and features.
In a Nutshell
VDS packages offer a cost effective solution for web designers seeking a feature rich, fully manageable hosting package.
The setup time on a VDS plan is exceptionally quick, as there no hardware setup is required.
In fact, the lead-time on setting up a virtual server is within 2 hours. Order a VDS package today!
Welcome to a new era in hosting technology, the VDS is a halfway house between shared and dedicated hosting solutions… but what’s so special about it?
Tell me more…
The VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) is, as the name suggests virtually a dedicated server; introduced to offer all the advantages of a dedicated solution at a fraction of the cost…not bad eh?!
With this in mind, VDS plans come with full root access allowing users to install their own software, giving total control over their hosting environment and it doesn’t stop there…
The new technology allows each environment to have its own allocated amount of system resources. You can actually choose between different specifications of hosting package, take a look at the VDS plans.
So it all sounds good so far, but is it really suitable for my business?
Well… one of the major advantages of VDS technology is the scalability the package has to offer. You can upgrade seamlessly to other VDS packages, say you start on the minimal package and find in time that you really need something a bit beefier you can upgrade with no work for you and no downtime, simply give us a call and we’ll upgrade you within an hour or so… that’s it!
Businesses can benefit from a VDS plan as a starting point before the big leap to a full dedicated server.
What’s more… VDS are usually installed with the Plesk control panel, this is an easy to use interface with a great migration tool, and means the move to a compatible dedicated server will be easier than you thought possible.
If you’re wondering when is the right time to move to a dedicated solution let us clarify. Usually you would need a dedicated server if your site and traffic to it has grown making it mission critical. A dedicated server is used solely by the owner of the server, meaning you will not share the resources of the machine with any one else so it can handle more simultaneous processes; this is why with most dedicated servers you will be covered by a service level agreement detailing the guaranteed level of service offered to you.
So why isn’t a VDS plan considered as shared hosting? I hear you ask…
It is true you will share the machine with other users, however, the main reasons Virtual hosting is not considered “shared” hosting are as follows:
Control
The constraints of shared hosting are now just a distant memory, you have full root access so you can install any software and applications you need to run your site; without having to purchase a dedicated server also negating the need to hire IT staff to manage it for you.
Security
Having your own space on a virtual server is unlike a shared plan, as you are not sharing the operating system including all configuration files. Some might suggest this one of the major advantages of a VDS, as you are less vulnerable to hackers.
Flexibility
You have access to manage your own configuration and settings on the server. Having total control is important to ensure your website is operating exactly as desired, and not sacrificing usability due to the limitations on your hosting account.
Management
With administrator access on the Plesk control panel, Virtual hosting allows the creation of individual client accounts with the ability to restrict access to specific resources and features.
In a Nutshell
VDS packages offer a cost effective solution for web designers seeking a feature rich, fully manageable hosting package.
The setup time on a VDS plan is exceptionally quick, as there no hardware setup is required.
In fact, the lead-time on setting up a virtual server is within 2 hours. Order a VDS package today!
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