What is a Virtual Private Server?
A virtual private server, VPS functions like a stand-alone server.
More than your typical shared hosting environment however,a VPS server shares hardware and network connections while providing dedicated privacy, performance and flexibility. What this provides is a sublime balance of the two; the dedicated server hosting features you need at a fraction of the cost. When logged in, you can command, execute and customize your server environment as if you had your own dedicated server.
A VPS provides Guaranteed resources
You can allocate and re-allocate VPS resources in real-time and on demand and without the help of a technician. Just point, click, upgrade!
The perks of a VPS / Virtual Private Server
VPS servers benefit from a number of features that make it equal if not better than running your own dedicated servers. These include:
Fast setup, Highly scalable, Root access, Reboot, shutdown and upgrade on demand, Install any application and Change any file
Each VPS includes the following dedicated-like features:
- File System
- Users/Permissions
- Processes
- Full root access
- IP address(es)
- Firewall features (including Ports, Tables, Filtering and routing rules)
- Use of customized system libraries and configuration files
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