Virtual Private Sever Overview:
Virtual Private Servers (VPS), also commonly referred to as Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS) or just Virtual Servers are server side operating system and software technologies that permit a single high powered physical machine to be divided into multiple logical machines. Each logical machine or Virtual Machine serves from a software standpoint as an independent server capable of running independent operating system instances with unique software configurations. The underlying fact that each of these logical virtual machine instances provides a unique environment gives ProVPS room to put a lot of administrative power in your hands.
Purpose:
Traditional Shared Hosting environments limit many aspects of web and application hosting as they only permit user level processes access. System users have fewer rights to control the operating system environments and certain programs are only available to root or super user level access classes. In traditional single environments permitting increased access at large could only be done at the price of jeopardizing system security. In the past a solution for those seeking increased accessibility then came only by obtaining a dedicated server which comes at often exorbitant costs when compared to the operating requirements of its user(s) or application(s). Today however, utilizing this technology, VPS instances can be used to bridge the technological and financial gap between user level shared environment needs and dedicated server requirements. Those looking to break the confining chains of there existing hosts machine configuration restrictions will find themselves relived with there own private environment, premising additional resources and added control that can grow as they do.
Division:
Previously, Virtual Private Servers were described as a single physical machine divided into several virtual machines creating virtual dedicated severs. This logic can also be applied to how resources are divided in that physical machine and allocated to the various plans. VPS allocations are treated in units, each unit represents a certain amount of resources on the physical machine, and each plan may consume as many units as its allocated resources. This can be thought of as physical rack mount servers, some servers consume more physical rack space then others and in that manner some VPS packages consume more host resources then another. The diagram adjacent this text depicts allocation of the various VPS packages as if they were physical servers in a physical data center rack. Note that the host processes consumes some of the physical machines resources while other resources are allocated to the various plans. Larger plans have a larger share of the physical machine then smaller plans, and as such less of the larger plans are allocated to a single physical server then smaller plans. The unit numbers represented here are intended for visualization purposes only, actual allocation takes various factors into account that are beyond the scope of this text however the ratio of VPS allocation on any physical host is noted in the host specs section of the virtual private server plans page.
Utility of a VPS:
As you may have already derived, there is much to be said in regards to the usefulness of a virtual dedicated server. In the majority of cases, anything can be done on a virtual server that could be done on a dedicated server or shared server. The following is just a few ideas of what you can do with your ProVPS Virtual Dedicated Server:
Web Hosting:
One of the most popular uses for a virtual dedicated server is to provide web site hosting. Virtual private servers make great environments for midlevel or corporate websites, may of which have grown to require specific configuration only available with root permission. Those looking to start offering websites and web hosting services to others will find our packages make a great stating point both technically and finically. Scalable plans make it easy to grow as your build your client base, and control panel add-ons such as cPanel. take most the work out of configuring a machine. What better place to start your new business ventures then a VPS from Provps.
Application Hosting:
Using Virtual Server platforms, organizations can realize the benefits of there mission critical software solutions without the costs and staffing commitment of an in-house installation. Outsourcing your application deployment holds several key advantages fro your organization, including less demand on the IT department and a smaller investment in hardware. Solid hardware solutions and burstable multi homed bandwidth provide extended stability as well as public IP address space often not available in local office installations.
Development / Test Environments:
With ProVPS Virtual Private Server, you can keep multiple OS instances, shutting them down and boot them up with a few clicks or key strokes. Consol access permits you to manipulate network interfaces without loosing remote connectivity to the environment. ProVPS supplies a verity of features that virtually put a half rack full of test servers in the palm of your hand.
Educational Outpost:
Whether you are new to Linux or just experimenting with a new distribution Virtual Private Server make great learning environments. A multitude of distributions are available to try, and our unique control panel makes them easy to load and reload time and again.
