Archive for the ‘Virtual server’ Category

Preparing to Host Virtual Private Servers

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

A Virtual Private Server or VPS is a way to have many of the benefits of a dedicated server without actually having one. For the customer, it means having his/her own server while still working in a managed system environment, at a fraction of the full server cost. For the owner of the dedicated server [...]

How the Virtual Server Scores Over the Shared Physical Server

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Before we get into the benefits of the virtual server as compared to those of the shared server, let’s understand the difference between these two servers. When a physical server is used to host several websites of different organizations, it is called a shared server. Now, when the physical server is divided into logical partitions, [...]

Can the VPS Really Replace the Dedicated Server?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

No. And we never claimed it could. The virtual private server (VPS) can rescue you though when you no longer want to live with the limitations of the shared hosting. Now, a dedicated server will not only rescue you from the shared server, it will hand over a number of additional advantages. But the dedicated [...]

Why the Virtual Server Makes Sense

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

I have always maintained that the virtual server is the ideal stopover for organizations who want to move from shared hosting to dedicated hosting. What makes it good? Let’s find out. The virtual server makes you the boss. You don’t have any control over things in shared hosting. Virtual hosting, on the other hand, lets [...]

Why the Virtual Server is Recommended

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

I have come across organizations who rule out virtual private server (VPS) or the virtual dedicated server (VDS) because they think it is an extension of shared hosting. While it is true that a virtual server is not a dedicated server, living with the limitations of shared hosting is not wise, especially when you realize [...]

Benefits of the Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS)

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

A virtual server is the best stopover if you are looking to move from shared hosting but cannot go for dedicated hosting yet. Both the virtual private server (VPS) and the virtual dedicated server (VDS) are referred to as virtual servers. A VPS is a bit different from a VDS though. The virtual dedicated server [...]

Can VPS Hosting Replace Dedicated Hosting?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Not everyone who acknowledges the benefits of the dedicated server can afford it. Do you find the cost of the server exceeding your budget? That does not mean you have to live with the limitations of shared hosting. There is a solution. Go for VPS hosting. VPS stands for Virtual Private Server. It is formed [...]

VPS Hosting is an Ideal Stopover Before You Go For Dedicated Hosting

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

There are many business owners who know that shared hosting has its limitations, but they make no effort to do anything about it. The reason is the high cost of the dedicated server. The dedicated server may not be costly for large organizations, but for the smaller ones, it definitely is. But you can’t even [...]

Why VPS Hosting Works for Businesses

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is the ideal stopover between shared hosting and dedicated hosting. Businesses that cannot afford a dedicated server but aren’t satisfied with a shared server go for VPS hosting. The most important reason one wants to move from shared hosting is control. And VPS hosting provides that. It still lets you [...]

Why the Virtual Private Server is a Good Stopover

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

There are two primary factors that go in the favor of the virtual private server (VPS). One, it is cheaper than the dedicated server. Two, it is better than the shared server. So, an organization whose ambitions go beyond what the shared server can provide will look at going for a VPS, especially if it [...]