What is a VPS?

A VPS is a web hosting solution that is based on a physical machine, and created using virtualization technology. Users can access and manage their resources without constraints or limits. From storage and memory to disk space, everything is managed directly by the user, who can adapt it to fit their needs.

A VPS is a web hosting solution that is based on a physical machine, and created using virtualization technology. Users can access and manage their resources without constraints or limits. From storage and memory to disk space, everything is managed directly by the user, who can adapt it to fit their needs.

A VPS uses virtualization to partition a physical server into multiple virtual instances. Each VPS owner has a portion of the server’s physical resources (processor, RAM, storage space, etc.). A VPS works like a standalone server, with its own operating system and software configuration. The user can also increase their performance in line with growing needs — all at a lower cost.

Users access their virtual machines remotely via a network protocol (SSH or RDP), then install and run their applications and services via a control panel in just a few clicks. VPS resources can be resized on demand to meet the user’s project requirements. Virtual private servers offer the flexibility required to adapt the resources associated with running web applications, and the traffic they can generate.

Resource sharing

As the name suggests, a dedicated server belongs to you — so you get access to 100% of its hardware resources. You also get root access to the physical machine, so you can manage it from A to Z. On the other hand, the hardware resources of a VPS are not entirely dedicated to you. VPS solutions are allocated a portion of the resources from the server they are based on. However, your virtual environment is completely isolated from others, and can still be configured to suit your needs.

Performance

For applications with low to moderate traffic, a VPS and a dedicated server will both offer enough performance to keep your projects up-and-running. However, a dedicated server is better adapted to projects that will receive high traffic.

Customisation

You can adapt your VPS’s software and application configurations to fit your project. On a dedicated server, you can do all of this, and also customise your hardware.

Security

Your virtual instance is isolated from others, which means you can host your data securely. In addition to this, automatic backup options will help protect your data under all circumstances.

Flexibility

VPS resources can be easily rescaled to suit your needs as they evolve.

From web hosting and running applications to website deployment and database management, there are many uses for a virtual private server. With a virtual server, you can host your web projects in a stable, reliable environment that is easily adapted to your needs. Since it is so flexible, you can optimise your system performance and offer maximum availability. For this reason, virtual private servers are well-suited to a wide range of use cases. From email servers and disaster recovery plans (DRP) to blogs and website hosting, a VPS is a quick, easy way to launch web projects.

All of our VPS solutions include anti-DDoS protection, root access, API access, an IPv4 address, and a 99.9% SLA. As an option, you can choose Additional IPs, automatic backups and snapshots, as well as additional disks. In short, you can scale your virtual server to suit your needs and usage.