Introduction

What is a Virtual Private Server?

A virtual private server (VPS) is a hosted environment that is created by the use of powerful new technologies that permit one high powered server to be split into multiple virtual servers while still retaining unique Operating System and server function. In short a Virtual Private Server is a "virtual" dedicated server, to be used for online service such as hosting, application deployment, service monitoring, etc.

How is a VPS better then shared hosting?

Unlike Shared hosting environments you as the user have full root level control over your VPS. This means you will not be subject to the provider's configurations and will be free to manipulate the machines operating environment in any way. Clients and developers who have found themselves forced to work around these obstacles in the past will be quick to reap the benefits of full administrative control. Many now consider VPS as a permanent replacement for shared hosting.

What about a dedicated, which is the better choice?

Virtual Private Servers serve best as a stepping stone between traditional shared environments and dedicated servers. Shared sites that have outgrown the resources provided in most companies shared planes will find often find they do not need a full dedicated server and enjoy both convenience and cost saving in a VPS package. Equally those looking to ultimately host from a dedicated server can use VPS servers as a spring board to build a client base or develop there application with easy migration into a dedicated or co-located server solution.

How does it work?

Virtual Private servers work through the use of special kernel modification on the physical host machine that permits separate unique virtual instances. Disk space and memory is then provisioned on the host for the exclusive use of each individual virtual machine. All ProVPS Virtual Private Servers offer dedicated resources which means your processes will not be interfered by other clients Virtual Machines on that physical host.

What are the advantages?

Virtual private servers offer a wide variety of advantages depending on application. In additional to cost, ProVPS Virtual private servers offer advantages to the realm of setup, configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting though ProVPS's unique control panel software. Additional information on the control panel can be found in the technology section.

What would I use a VPS for?

The use of a VPS is as limitless as the use of any computer. While you'll likely find your own innovative use for the VPS platform, we offer several preconfigured machine installations setup to handle valuable tasks such Off Site Service Monitor, Secondary Name Servers/DNS, and failover backup Mail Services. Additional ideas can be found under the heading "Utility of a VPS" in the technology section.