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This post is written for all people in need for VPS hosting. Explanation of what is VPS hosting is deeply processed in order to be clear for the beginners. If you are looking for the information about VPS hosting this article will explain you everything you need to know before you opt for this hosting type.
VPS hosting is virtual private server hosting, which means that it is shared and private hosting at the same time. A bit on confusion on the very beginning of this post, but let me explain what does it means. Since it is virtually private, it means that it is not really physically private, which makes VPS shared hosting.
But don’t get confused here, since it is everything else accepts shared hosting. VPS is hosting which offer owners of bigger site to share one server physically, but with help of special software to divide it on as many parts as they need in order to fulfill their sites needs and cut expenses.
Well it is not up to users to divide server actually, it is up to hosting providers. So hosting providers will divide one server physically, with all resources, disc space, bandwidth and other features, on several parts and sell that server space to the people in need for more server autonomy.
In addition, your provider of VPS hosting will provide you with own server resources, own IP, own disc space, own operating system, security software, possibility to install software and applications, and all other features which are considered to be the best features of dedicated server, but for the very acceptable price.
Previously mentioned is the biggest advantage of VPS hosting comparing to other hosting types. Having all the benefits of the dedicated hosting, which in did is very expensive and if you don’t really need it you should not even think of it, but for the price which is just a difference higher than it is shared hosting.
Shared hosting provides its users good hosting solution for their sites if they run small sites with low amount of traffic and low needs for disc space. However, it offers limited resources since they will be shared between all users of the server without any hierarchy and rule. Actually, ne simple rule is: if one site takes more resources than it should, and by that affect all other sites, than that site has to be moved to a different hosting plan or type and by that release the server resources.
VPS hosting doesn’t have this issues, each user of server has the right amount of resources that he paid for and can’t take more from others when it comes in need for them. So with this option you, your site and its visitors are saved from experiencing any side effects of sharing server with others as it is the deal with shared hosting.
One more thing that is beneficial from VPS hosting is that you choose your operating system. Many people doesn’t even think of it, and simple take windows VPS hosting installed and ready for their users. This managed server will be maintain by the provider and updated by itself. But the more skilled and acknowledged web masters are opting for this option exactly for this reason, having the possibility to choose their OS and security and all other software they would need. In most cases web masters recommend Linux operating system, but the thing is that among the average users’ windows is much more preferred simply because of its simplicity.
People often make mistakes with choosing VPS hosting only because of they don’t lake to “share”. This is really wrong and you should never to this if you are on the beginning of your online presence. Instead of doing this, choose cheaper solution as it is shard hosting, it will work fine for your site until the day it grows and need more resources for it self. By that time, you will have financial resources to afford VPS hosting. I agree that VPS hosting is probably the best solution, but it can empty your wallet before you even earn a single buck from your site. So don’t think big as it is usually said, rather think smart, choose cheaper option and later on move your site to the better option.
On the other hand, don’t be niggard and even if you know you need more resources, choose to go with cheaper option. This will get back to you as a boomerang, since you will loose much more than you really would if you choose to start with the right option for your site. Once again, VPS hosting is made for large sites with more needs of server resources for it selves, more disc space, more security and personalization.
Your VPS hosting provider probably has different hosting plans and you can easily choose between those with more features which are of higher prices, or those with fewer resources which are cheaper. However, once you need more of any of system resources, you will be able to get bigger plan. So if your site is big, but not big enough, still it will grow big in short period of time, than choosing smaller VPS hosting plan will work for you, with tendencies to move to bigger plan once it grows.
With all this in mind you can now see if VPS hosting is the best solution for you. However, finding a good provider is another problem which you’ll have to consider. I linked to my provider somewhere in this post with any benefits from it. However, read their reviews and reviews of any other hosting provider you would like to choose for your business. Contact your future provider and ask them for contact support as it is the crucial thing in stress less site hosting. Remember, your chosen hosting is your site house, and your site is home of your visitors, play smart and get the best for your business. VPS hosting is a smart move, and it will certainly give you good site management and business without stress, but only if you choose good hosting provider.