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(The Hosting News) – Are you looking to move your website from its current shared hosting environment and exploring other hosting options?  If so, you may wish to consider VPS Hosting.  VPS Hosting, or Virtual Private Server Hosting, provides some significant benefits over other options, including Dedicated Server Hosting.   In today’s business world, a constantly changing economy and the need to lower company expenses while maintaining high profits are major considerations for companies as they look toward moving away from shared hosting environments.   Oftentimes, companies turn to dedicated server hosting as the preferred option to shared hosting.  One major disadvantage of making such a decision is the fact that in a cost-conscious business environment, Dedicated Server Hosting can be significantly more expensive then the shared hosting environment they wish to leave.  Significantly more expensive, in many cases, can translate into paying up to four times the cost of their current shared hosting. 

Fortunately, a much more viable and cost-effective solution to the expense of Dedicated Server Hosting can be found in Virtual Private Server Hosting, or VPS Hosting.  Some of the benefits of VPS Hosting include:

• The ability to host a number of websites simultaneously and dedicate a virtual server to each and thus avoiding the need to share resources with other websites.
• The ability to configure virtual servers according to your own unique specifications.
• The ability to have total control and management over all of the servers you have purchased on a single server.
• The ability to dedicate virtual servers to specific applications such as emails, FTP, and back ups.  
• The ease and speed with which virtual servers can be set up and put on line.  This is unlike dedicated server set up, which oftentimes takes days.
• The ease with which VPS can be modified or upgraded.
• The power savings cost when compared to dedicated servers.  Virtual server environments operate off of a centralized power unit, as compared to a dedicated server which must power up many servers to meet the individual needs of clients.

In closing, in a cost-conscious business environment, considering the use of a VPS Hosting system over other hosting systems and environments is a cost-effective, practical, and wise business choice for today’s ever-changing economy and business world.

Source: The Benefits of Virtual Private Server Hosting (VPS)

(The Hosting News) – HostGee.Com a pioneering Linux VPS provider, announces the release of OpenVPS/KVM, a commercial hosting version of its new virtual private server product based on Red Hat’s Linux KVM. Since its founding in 2009, HostGee.Com has lead in the VPS hosting industry by offering the most innovative revolutionary solutions. OpenVPS/KVM is the HostGee’s latest in offerings designed to allow all consumers access to leading edge, enterprise grade, open source solutions.

KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine), the next generation of virtualized technologies, is a recent addition to Linux. KVM provides full virtualization that is currently considered superior to all other full virtualization technologies. It combines support for the latest hardware virtualization capabilities and the rapid feature development of the Linux kernel into a complete, highly functional, virtualization platform. KVM is the only virtualization technology that is fully incorporated into the Linux kernel. With Red Hat’s acquisition of Qumranet, the inventor of KVM, KVM is backed long term by the industry leading Linux distribution provider as well as the Linux community.

Shafiq Ur Rehman, HostGee’s CEO/Founder, said, “We expect this product to evolve rapidly over the near future as we add features, but it is ready for production use and we strongly believe that our customers will realize immediate benefits from in both effectiveness and efficiency.” The new platform will include all the capabilities you would expect from an Enterprise grade virtualization infrastructure such as, live migration, snapshots, system scheduler, power and image managers, comprehensive monitoring, reporting. As Shafiq notes, “HostGee.Com early adoption of this technology positions its customers to reap all of the benefits of this new and exciting technology.

About HostGee.Com Corporation

HostGee Corporation provides domain name registration, Web hosting and ecommerce, colocation, managed dedicated hosting, SaaS hosting, Web design and online marketing services to over 1 Hundred Thousand Web sites and 80,000 customers worldwide. It operates over 250,191 square feet of state-of-the-art data centers that reduce the complexity and cost of Web-based technologies for small businesses and large enterprises. Founded in 2009, HostGee is one of the world’s largest Web hosting companies with a direct presence in 3 countries, 3 worldwide operation centers and more than 150 employees.

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Source: HostGee Releases OpenVPS/KVM Technology for Linux VPS Hosting

(The Hosting News) – HostGee.Com a pioneering Linux VPS provider, announces the release of OpenVPS/KVM, a commercial hosting version of its new virtual private server product based on Red Hat’s Linux KVM. Since its founding in 2009, HostGee.Com has lead in the VPS hosting industry by offering the most innovative revolutionary solutions. OpenVPS/KVM is the HostGee’s latest in offerings designed to allow all consumers access to leading edge, enterprise grade, open source solutions.

KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine), the next generation of virtualized technologies, is a recent addition to Linux. KVM provides full virtualization that is currently considered superior to all other full virtualization technologies. It combines support for the latest hardware virtualization capabilities and the rapid feature development of the Linux kernel into a complete, highly functional, virtualization platform. KVM is the only virtualization technology that is fully incorporated into the Linux kernel. With Red Hat’s acquisition of Qumranet, the inventor of KVM, KVM is backed long term by the industry leading Linux distribution provider as well as the Linux community.

Shafiq Ur Rehman, HostGee’s CEO/Founder, said, “We expect this product to evolve rapidly over the near future as we add features, but it is ready for production use and we strongly believe that our customers will realize immediate benefits from in both effectiveness and efficiency.” The new platform will include all the capabilities you would expect from an Enterprise grade virtualization infrastructure such as, live migration, snapshots, system scheduler, power and image managers, comprehensive monitoring, reporting. As Shafiq notes, “HostGee.Com early adoption of this technology positions its customers to reap all of the benefits of this new and exciting technology.

About HostGee.Com Corporation

HostGee Corporation provides domain name registration, Web hosting and ecommerce, colocation, managed dedicated hosting, SaaS hosting, Web design and online marketing services to over 1 Hundred Thousand Web sites and 80,000 customers worldwide. It operates over 250,191 square feet of state-of-the-art data centers that reduce the complexity and cost of Web-based technologies for small businesses and large enterprises. Founded in 2009, HostGee is one of the world’s largest Web hosting companies with a direct presence in 3 countries, 3 worldwide operation centers and more than 150 employees.

HostGee Media Relations
0092 21 4661920
marketing@hostgee.com

HostGee Releases OpenVPS/KVM Technology for Linux VPS Hosting

(The Hosting News) – KickAssVPS.com, a leader in Linux and Microsoft Windows Virtual Private Server hosting, announced today it has renewed its partnership with SmarterTools, enabling it to continue to provide its clients with access to award-winning productivity software at no additional charge.

Through the partnership, KickAssVPS customers receive access to SmarterMail, SmarterStats, and SmarterTrack at no cost to them. The software enables small to medium sized businesses to operate more efficiently, and save time and money through automation. KickAssVPS customers can receive their licenses to the software in their customer control panel.

SmarterMail 7.x is a scalable and easy to manage mail server with a richly rendered Webmail Interface; extensive Reporting, Throttling, Collaboration, and Synchronization; out-of-the-box Antispam/Antivirus; and an industry-leading Events architecture that provides automated Actions and detailed Notifications.

SmarterStats 5.x provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand Website Statistics; Custom Reports; Data Mining; Geographic Mapping; and more.

SmarterTrack 5.x is a robust support Help Desk; Ticket System; Live Chat; Cost Analysis; Data Mining; Knowledge Base; Reporting and Analytics; and Event-driven software application delivered through an elegant web interface. It helps businesses of all sizes improve customer service by optimizing help desk operations.

“For the past several years, SmarterTools has provided our clients with the feature-rich, next-generation software they need to succeed in running their businesses. SmarterTools enables us to make our services more valuable and competitive, and that has influenced our decision to renew our agreement with SmarterTools,” said Brian Emerson, president and CTO, KickAssVPS.com.

KickAssVPS.com provides standardized and customized Virtual Private Servers, operating with a 100% Microsoft Certified, United States-based workforce. Virtual Private Server plans, available on both Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms, start at $25 monthly. KickAssVPS.com also offers ColdFusion Hosting; SSL Certificates; Shared Web hosting; and Domain Name registration.

To learn more about KickAssVPS, please visit http://www.kickassvps.com.
To learn more about SmarterTools, please visit http://www.smartertools.com.

Source: KickAssVPS.com Partners with SmarterTools

(The Hosting News) – KickAssVPS.com, a leader in Linux and Microsoft Windows Virtual Private Server hosting, announced today it has renewed its partnership with SmarterTools, enabling it to continue to provide its clients with access to award-winning productivity software at no additional charge.

Through the partnership, KickAssVPS customers receive access to SmarterMail, SmarterStats, and SmarterTrack at no cost to them. The software enables small to medium sized businesses to operate more efficiently, and save time and money through automation. KickAssVPS customers can receive their licenses to the software in their customer control panel.

SmarterMail 7.x is a scalable and easy to manage mail server with a richly rendered Webmail Interface; extensive Reporting, Throttling, Collaboration, and Synchronization; out-of-the-box Antispam/Antivirus; and an industry-leading Events architecture that provides automated Actions and detailed Notifications.

SmarterStats 5.x provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand Website Statistics; Custom Reports; Data Mining; Geographic Mapping; and more.

SmarterTrack 5.x is a robust support Help Desk; Ticket System; Live Chat; Cost Analysis; Data Mining; Knowledge Base; Reporting and Analytics; and Event-driven software application delivered through an elegant web interface. It helps businesses of all sizes improve customer service by optimizing help desk operations.

“For the past several years, SmarterTools has provided our clients with the feature-rich, next-generation software they need to succeed in running their businesses. SmarterTools enables us to make our services more valuable and competitive, and that has influenced our decision to renew our agreement with SmarterTools,” said Brian Emerson, president and CTO, KickAssVPS.com.

KickAssVPS.com provides standardized and customized Virtual Private Servers, operating with a 100% Microsoft Certified, United States-based workforce. Virtual Private Server plans, available on both Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms, start at $25 monthly. KickAssVPS.com also offers ColdFusion Hosting; SSL Certificates; Shared Web hosting; and Domain Name registration.

To learn more about KickAssVPS, please visit http://www.kickassvps.com.
To learn more about SmarterTools, please visit http://www.smartertools.com.

KickAssVPS.com Partners with SmarterTools

(The Hosting News) – KickAssVPS.com, a leader in Linux and Microsoft Windows Virtual Private Server hosting, announced today it has renewed its partnership with SmarterTools, enabling it to continue to provide its clients with access to award-winning productivity software at no additional charge.

Through the partnership, KickAssVPS customers receive access to SmarterMail, SmarterStats, and SmarterTrack at no cost to them. The software enables small to medium sized businesses to operate more efficiently, and save time and money through automation. KickAssVPS customers can receive their licenses to the software in their customer control panel.

SmarterMail 7.x is a scalable and easy to manage mail server with a richly rendered Webmail Interface; extensive Reporting, Throttling, Collaboration, and Synchronization; out-of-the-box Antispam/Antivirus; and an industry-leading Events architecture that provides automated Actions and detailed Notifications.

SmarterStats 5.x provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand Website Statistics; Custom Reports; Data Mining; Geographic Mapping; and more.

SmarterTrack 5.x is a robust support Help Desk; Ticket System; Live Chat; Cost Analysis; Data Mining; Knowledge Base; Reporting and Analytics; and Event-driven software application delivered through an elegant web interface. It helps businesses of all sizes improve customer service by optimizing help desk operations.

“For the past several years, SmarterTools has provided our clients with the feature-rich, next-generation software they need to succeed in running their businesses. SmarterTools enables us to make our services more valuable and competitive, and that has influenced our decision to renew our agreement with SmarterTools,” said Brian Emerson, president and CTO, KickAssVPS.com.

KickAssVPS.com provides standardized and customized Virtual Private Servers, operating with a 100% Microsoft Certified, United States-based workforce. Virtual Private Server plans, available on both Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms, start at $25 monthly. KickAssVPS.com also offers ColdFusion Hosting; SSL Certificates; Shared Web hosting; and Domain Name registration.

To learn more about KickAssVPS, please visit http://www.kickassvps.com.
To learn more about SmarterTools, please visit http://www.smartertools.com.

KickAssVPS.com Partners with SmarterTools

(The Hosting News) – KickAssVPS.com, a leader in Linux and Microsoft Windows Virtual Private Server hosting, announced today it has renewed its partnership with SmarterTools, enabling it to continue to provide its clients with access to award-winning productivity software at no additional charge.

Through the partnership, KickAssVPS customers receive access to SmarterMail, SmarterStats, and SmarterTrack at no cost to them. The software enables small to medium sized businesses to operate more efficiently, and save time and money through automation. KickAssVPS customers can receive their licenses to the software in their customer control panel.

SmarterMail 7.x is a scalable and easy to manage mail server with a richly rendered Webmail Interface; extensive Reporting, Throttling, Collaboration, and Synchronization; out-of-the-box Antispam/Antivirus; and an industry-leading Events architecture that provides automated Actions and detailed Notifications.

SmarterStats 5.x provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand Website Statistics; Custom Reports; Data Mining; Geographic Mapping; and more.

SmarterTrack 5.x is a robust support Help Desk; Ticket System; Live Chat; Cost Analysis; Data Mining; Knowledge Base; Reporting and Analytics; and Event-driven software application delivered through an elegant web interface. It helps businesses of all sizes improve customer service by optimizing help desk operations.

“For the past several years, SmarterTools has provided our clients with the feature-rich, next-generation software they need to succeed in running their businesses. SmarterTools enables us to make our services more valuable and competitive, and that has influenced our decision to renew our agreement with SmarterTools,” said Brian Emerson, president and CTO, KickAssVPS.com.

KickAssVPS.com provides standardized and customized Virtual Private Servers, operating with a 100% Microsoft Certified, United States-based workforce. Virtual Private Server plans, available on both Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms, start at $25 monthly. KickAssVPS.com also offers ColdFusion Hosting; SSL Certificates; Shared Web hosting; and Domain Name registration.

To learn more about KickAssVPS, please visit http://www.kickassvps.com.
To learn more about SmarterTools, please visit http://www.smartertools.com.

KickAssVPS.com Partners with SmarterTools

Virtual Private Servers Content Provided by UltraVPS Virtual Dedicated Servers

A virtual private server (VPS) or virtual dedicated server (VDS) has become a very popular web hosting option for customers. Simply explained, it takes one big server and partitions it off into several small servers. More specifically, it creates a virtual server which runs inside an actual hardware server by means of a specially designed partition. Each virtual server can run its own operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. It cannot be accessed or interrupted by its neighbors.

A virtual private server is usually a stepping stone between shared hosting accounts and dedicated hosting accounts. You now will have all the benefits of a dedicated machine, but there will still be limitations as to what you can do with it. Compare shared hosting to a small one bedroom bungalow, and think of dedicated hosting as a McMansion. In between the two, a virtual private server is a comfortable three bedroom home in a nice suburb. In other words, you get more flexibility than a shared hosting account, but you are still more limited than if you had a dedicated server account.

Using a virtual private server guarantees you a share of the server’s resources, (guaranteed fraction of server’s disk space, CPU, bandwidth, and memory) while full root access allows you to completely customize the virtual server by adding or changing modules, and installing your own software. Since it doesn’t share web applications and services, it eliminates the risk of downtime or hacks due to others’ mistakes.

Summary of benefits of VPS

• Cost saving on hardware and sharing system resources.
• Guaranteed performance with burstable RAM, round-robin CPU.
• Highly reliable and flexible.
• Easy administration with full root access, intuitive Plesk 9x or control panels, high level Virtuozzo Power Panel which makes administration easy.
• Reboot, repair, and restore online anywhere from backups.
• Independent, virtually running your own server.
• Cost considerably less than a dedicated hosting plan.

Managed VPS hosting

Managed VPS hosting varies from one provider to another, but if you’re not technically savvy, this “hands off” approach is your most viable option. It’s the ideal situation when you have little or no experience running or maintaining a server because the host typically takes care of software and system updates you request, and in some cases, does them pro-actively. Managed varies from one provider to another and is often referred to as a semi-managed service provider who helps you upgrade the core of the operating system (i.e. Linux kernel), but may not troubleshoot things that shared hosts would do (i. e. email issues). Here are the most popular features of managed VPS hosting:

• You are guaranteed little to no downtime since you are dealing with a fault tolerant infrastructure with high availability.
• Security in an infrastructure of data is regulated by vulnerability scans, monitored firewalls and investigation of suspicious traffic patterns.
• The speed of VPS is exemplary.
• Monitoring systems can inform you of disk space, CPU usage, and security risks. Precautions and solutions can either alert you or attend to the problem.
• Patches can be monitored, and required updates can be performed before any changes are done, and if you are not satisfied with changes, they can be altered during the next scheduled maintenance.
• IT support is available 24/7/365.
• Scalability, and you can have unlimited resources allocated such as RAM or CPU to run faster. You can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one without having to shut down or reboot.
• There are no shared resources, and you do not have to pool your resources between other customers.
• Backup is superior with VPS and you can be up in minutes and able to restore custom databases, web servers, and integrated applications by moving the server to a different virtual host and replacing it without any down time. With some plans you have the option to back up your “backed-up” files.
• Easy migration enables your server to be moved if a server fails or you need more power with no downtime.
• Use your own software, use open source software, or choose new software. You can be fully customized with specific hardware and software from the get-go.
• There are no worries about breakage or downtime for routers and switches since it is provided with the hosting level equipment.
• There should be no hidden fees, costs, price increases in case of expansion or traffic spikes.

Disadvantages of managed VPS hosting

I see four major disadvantages of managed VPS hosting. Primarily the price is high, but if you are a small business, it would still cost significantly more to hire extra staff; still managed VPS costs are more expensive than unmanaged. The lack of control of actual hosting is a major unappealing fact of managed VPS hosting. Depending on which hosting company you choose, the host has complete control over all decisions about equipment and software once you are up and running. Avoid “standard plans” and find a flexible VPS provider who allows hardware customization.

You cannot just change on demand. The initial setup can also be time consuming as to getting the equipment and software. Remember time is money. And lastly, the managed VPS hosting provider may lack the physical environment to store equipment properly and safely. Always take lots of time, and do your research to find a trustworthy and reliable VPS host.

Unmanaged VPS hosting

In unmanaged VPS hosting, the host is only responsible for the physical server and the availability of the server. Remember you need a vast amount of technical knowledge, and you should be familiar with the operating system and server software you choose to use. With the exception of the initial OS installation, the user is responsible for the maintenance, upgrades, and installation of software. Technical support is generally limited to hardware failure and outages, and you are responsible for backup services. Unmanaged VPS hosting is still a better alternative than trying to host an Internet business out of your office and is actually very similar to maintaining a dedicated server as you have the following options:

• You have self-management which includes full range control, and you have remote access to your server.
• You have full administrative power, and no one else can access your information.
• You can turn administrative functions over to an outside expert since the work is quite labor intensive and often specialized.
• VPS unmanaged hosting offers flexibility since most companies allow you to make upgrades to compensate and accompany the growth of your business. You do have the advantage of server maintenance and security since the provider does store the equipment in a secure data facility.
• Speed is exemplary.
• Scalability allocates unlimited resources based on your needs and you can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one.
• You have no shared resources and no pooling of resources.
• Financially economical

Overview of managed vs. unmanaged

Most medium sized businesses can save money on an unmanaged VPS host if they have the technical knowledge and resources to sustain the operation. Large businesses seem to be more suited for managed VPS hosting because it saves time which is required to maintain the server. If your business involves demanding applications and real time systems, either service can serve your needs. Simply stated, keep the following in mind when making your choice:

• Can your business afford to pay for managed hosting so you can spend more time marketing and running your business? (managed)
• What kind of applications do you plan to install? (managed or unmanaged)
• Do you lack manpower, but have the technical knowledge of server administration? (unmanaged)

Source: Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS

Virtual Private Servers Content Provided by UltraVPS Virtual Dedicated Servers

A virtual private server (VPS) or virtual dedicated server (VDS) has become a very popular web hosting option for customers. Simply explained, it takes one big server and partitions it off into several small servers. More specifically, it creates a virtual server which runs inside an actual hardware server by means of a specially designed partition. Each virtual server can run its own operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. It cannot be accessed or interrupted by its neighbors.

A virtual private server is usually a stepping stone between shared hosting accounts and dedicated hosting accounts. You now will have all the benefits of a dedicated machine, but there will still be limitations as to what you can do with it. Compare shared hosting to a small one bedroom bungalow, and think of dedicated hosting as a McMansion. In between the two, a virtual private server is a comfortable three bedroom home in a nice suburb. In other words, you get more flexibility than a shared hosting account, but you are still more limited than if you had a dedicated server account.

Using a virtual private server guarantees you a share of the server’s resources, (guaranteed fraction of server’s disk space, CPU, bandwidth, and memory) while full root access allows you to completely customize the virtual server by adding or changing modules, and installing your own software. Since it doesn’t share web applications and services, it eliminates the risk of downtime or hacks due to others’ mistakes.

Summary of benefits of VPS

• Cost saving on hardware and sharing system resources.
• Guaranteed performance with burstable RAM, round-robin CPU.
• Highly reliable and flexible.
• Easy administration with full root access, intuitive Plesk 9x or control panels, high level Virtuozzo Power Panel which makes administration easy.
• Reboot, repair, and restore online anywhere from backups.
• Independent, virtually running your own server.
• Cost considerably less than a dedicated hosting plan.

Managed VPS hosting

Managed VPS hosting varies from one provider to another, but if you’re not technically savvy, this “hands off” approach is your most viable option. It’s the ideal situation when you have little or no experience running or maintaining a server because the host typically takes care of software and system updates you request, and in some cases, does them pro-actively. Managed varies from one provider to another and is often referred to as a semi-managed service provider who helps you upgrade the core of the operating system (i.e. Linux kernel), but may not troubleshoot things that shared hosts would do (i. e. email issues). Here are the most popular features of managed VPS hosting:

• You are guaranteed little to no downtime since you are dealing with a fault tolerant infrastructure with high availability.
• Security in an infrastructure of data is regulated by vulnerability scans, monitored firewalls and investigation of suspicious traffic patterns.
• The speed of VPS is exemplary.
• Monitoring systems can inform you of disk space, CPU usage, and security risks. Precautions and solutions can either alert you or attend to the problem.
• Patches can be monitored, and required updates can be performed before any changes are done, and if you are not satisfied with changes, they can be altered during the next scheduled maintenance.
• IT support is available 24/7/365.
• Scalability, and you can have unlimited resources allocated such as RAM or CPU to run faster. You can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one without having to shut down or reboot.
• There are no shared resources, and you do not have to pool your resources between other customers.
• Backup is superior with VPS and you can be up in minutes and able to restore custom databases, web servers, and integrated applications by moving the server to a different virtual host and replacing it without any down time. With some plans you have the option to back up your “backed-up” files.
• Easy migration enables your server to be moved if a server fails or you need more power with no downtime.
• Use your own software, use open source software, or choose new software. You can be fully customized with specific hardware and software from the get-go.
• There are no worries about breakage or downtime for routers and switches since it is provided with the hosting level equipment.
• There should be no hidden fees, costs, price increases in case of expansion or traffic spikes.

Disadvantages of managed VPS hosting

I see four major disadvantages of managed VPS hosting. Primarily the price is high, but if you are a small business, it would still cost significantly more to hire extra staff; still managed VPS costs are more expensive than unmanaged. The lack of control of actual hosting is a major unappealing fact of managed VPS hosting. Depending on which hosting company you choose, the host has complete control over all decisions about equipment and software once you are up and running. Avoid “standard plans” and find a flexible VPS provider who allows hardware customization.

You cannot just change on demand. The initial setup can also be time consuming as to getting the equipment and software. Remember time is money. And lastly, the managed VPS hosting provider may lack the physical environment to store equipment properly and safely. Always take lots of time, and do your research to find a trustworthy and reliable VPS host.

Unmanaged VPS hosting

In unmanaged VPS hosting, the host is only responsible for the physical server and the availability of the server. Remember you need a vast amount of technical knowledge, and you should be familiar with the operating system and server software you choose to use. With the exception of the initial OS installation, the user is responsible for the maintenance, upgrades, and installation of software. Technical support is generally limited to hardware failure and outages, and you are responsible for backup services. Unmanaged VPS hosting is still a better alternative than trying to host an Internet business out of your office and is actually very similar to maintaining a dedicated server as you have the following options:

• You have self-management which includes full range control, and you have remote access to your server.
• You have full administrative power, and no one else can access your information.
• You can turn administrative functions over to an outside expert since the work is quite labor intensive and often specialized.
• VPS unmanaged hosting offers flexibility since most companies allow you to make upgrades to compensate and accompany the growth of your business. You do have the advantage of server maintenance and security since the provider does store the equipment in a secure data facility.
• Speed is exemplary.
• Scalability allocates unlimited resources based on your needs and you can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one.
• You have no shared resources and no pooling of resources.
• Financially economical

Overview of managed vs. unmanaged

Most medium sized businesses can save money on an unmanaged VPS host if they have the technical knowledge and resources to sustain the operation. Large businesses seem to be more suited for managed VPS hosting because it saves time which is required to maintain the server. If your business involves demanding applications and real time systems, either service can serve your needs. Simply stated, keep the following in mind when making your choice:

• Can your business afford to pay for managed hosting so you can spend more time marketing and running your business? (managed)
• What kind of applications do you plan to install? (managed or unmanaged)
• Do you lack manpower, but have the technical knowledge of server administration? (unmanaged)

Source: Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS

Virtual Private Servers Content Provided by UltraVPS Virtual Dedicated Servers

A virtual private server (VPS) or virtual dedicated server (VDS) has become a very popular web hosting option for customers. Simply explained, it takes one big server and partitions it off into several small servers. More specifically, it creates a virtual server which runs inside an actual hardware server by means of a specially designed partition. Each virtual server can run its own operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. It cannot be accessed or interrupted by its neighbors.

A virtual private server is usually a stepping stone between shared hosting accounts and dedicated hosting accounts. You now will have all the benefits of a dedicated machine, but there will still be limitations as to what you can do with it. Compare shared hosting to a small one bedroom bungalow, and think of dedicated hosting as a McMansion. In between the two, a virtual private server is a comfortable three bedroom home in a nice suburb. In other words, you get more flexibility than a shared hosting account, but you are still more limited than if you had a dedicated server account.

Using a virtual private server guarantees you a share of the server’s resources, (guaranteed fraction of server’s disk space, CPU, bandwidth, and memory) while full root access allows you to completely customize the virtual server by adding or changing modules, and installing your own software. Since it doesn’t share web applications and services, it eliminates the risk of downtime or hacks due to others’ mistakes.

Summary of benefits of VPS

• Cost saving on hardware and sharing system resources.
• Guaranteed performance with burstable RAM, round-robin CPU.
• Highly reliable and flexible.
• Easy administration with full root access, intuitive Plesk 9x or control panels, high level Virtuozzo Power Panel which makes administration easy.
• Reboot, repair, and restore online anywhere from backups.
• Independent, virtually running your own server.
• Cost considerably less than a dedicated hosting plan.

Managed VPS hosting

Managed VPS hosting varies from one provider to another, but if you’re not technically savvy, this “hands off” approach is your most viable option. It’s the ideal situation when you have little or no experience running or maintaining a server because the host typically takes care of software and system updates you request, and in some cases, does them pro-actively. Managed varies from one provider to another and is often referred to as a semi-managed service provider who helps you upgrade the core of the operating system (i.e. Linux kernel), but may not troubleshoot things that shared hosts would do (i. e. email issues). Here are the most popular features of managed VPS hosting:

• You are guaranteed little to no downtime since you are dealing with a fault tolerant infrastructure with high availability.
• Security in an infrastructure of data is regulated by vulnerability scans, monitored firewalls and investigation of suspicious traffic patterns.
• The speed of VPS is exemplary.
• Monitoring systems can inform you of disk space, CPU usage, and security risks. Precautions and solutions can either alert you or attend to the problem.
• Patches can be monitored, and required updates can be performed before any changes are done, and if you are not satisfied with changes, they can be altered during the next scheduled maintenance.
• IT support is available 24/7/365.
• Scalability, and you can have unlimited resources allocated such as RAM or CPU to run faster. You can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one without having to shut down or reboot.
• There are no shared resources, and you do not have to pool your resources between other customers.
• Backup is superior with VPS and you can be up in minutes and able to restore custom databases, web servers, and integrated applications by moving the server to a different virtual host and replacing it without any down time. With some plans you have the option to back up your “backed-up” files.
• Easy migration enables your server to be moved if a server fails or you need more power with no downtime.
• Use your own software, use open source software, or choose new software. You can be fully customized with specific hardware and software from the get-go.
• There are no worries about breakage or downtime for routers and switches since it is provided with the hosting level equipment.
• There should be no hidden fees, costs, price increases in case of expansion or traffic spikes.

Disadvantages of managed VPS hosting

I see four major disadvantages of managed VPS hosting. Primarily the price is high, but if you are a small business, it would still cost significantly more to hire extra staff; still managed VPS costs are more expensive than unmanaged. The lack of control of actual hosting is a major unappealing fact of managed VPS hosting. Depending on which hosting company you choose, the host has complete control over all decisions about equipment and software once you are up and running. Avoid “standard plans” and find a flexible VPS provider who allows hardware customization.

You cannot just change on demand. The initial setup can also be time consuming as to getting the equipment and software. Remember time is money. And lastly, the managed VPS hosting provider may lack the physical environment to store equipment properly and safely. Always take lots of time, and do your research to find a trustworthy and reliable VPS host.

Unmanaged VPS hosting

In unmanaged VPS hosting, the host is only responsible for the physical server and the availability of the server. Remember you need a vast amount of technical knowledge, and you should be familiar with the operating system and server software you choose to use. With the exception of the initial OS installation, the user is responsible for the maintenance, upgrades, and installation of software. Technical support is generally limited to hardware failure and outages, and you are responsible for backup services. Unmanaged VPS hosting is still a better alternative than trying to host an Internet business out of your office and is actually very similar to maintaining a dedicated server as you have the following options:

• You have self-management which includes full range control, and you have remote access to your server.
• You have full administrative power, and no one else can access your information.
• You can turn administrative functions over to an outside expert since the work is quite labor intensive and often specialized.
• VPS unmanaged hosting offers flexibility since most companies allow you to make upgrades to compensate and accompany the growth of your business. You do have the advantage of server maintenance and security since the provider does store the equipment in a secure data facility.
• Speed is exemplary.
• Scalability allocates unlimited resources based on your needs and you can change the size of your hard drive or create a new one.
• You have no shared resources and no pooling of resources.
• Financially economical

Overview of managed vs. unmanaged

Most medium sized businesses can save money on an unmanaged VPS host if they have the technical knowledge and resources to sustain the operation. Large businesses seem to be more suited for managed VPS hosting because it saves time which is required to maintain the server. If your business involves demanding applications and real time systems, either service can serve your needs. Simply stated, keep the following in mind when making your choice:

• Can your business afford to pay for managed hosting so you can spend more time marketing and running your business? (managed)
• What kind of applications do you plan to install? (managed or unmanaged)
• Do you lack manpower, but have the technical knowledge of server administration? (unmanaged)

Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS