What is VPS Server and When it is Necessary to Switch to VPS

When asked the question What is a VPS (Virtual Private Server) server? We could say that it is a shared hosting but with the qualities and benefits of a dedicated hosting. In essence it is an independent virtual server that is on a physical server and which in turn shares space with other virtual servers.

What a mess! Let's see if I can explain it.

The same server can be shared on as many virtual servers as you want, the number will depend among other things on the company providing the service.



Each of the VPS - virtual private servers, even being on a single server is self-sufficient so it can operate independently of the rest of virtual servers.

You ask yourself how do you get this?

They get it by fragmenting the server's hard disk generating different dedicated environments, they will share physical space (hardware) but not their programming (software). Each partition of the disk to generate a new VPS server, will have a limit that will establish a specific use of disk space, CPU usage, RAM and available monthly transfer.


The use of these features will not be shared but will be resources assigned to each VPS is exclusive.

You can make two types of partitions for VPS web hosting

1. The physical server shares its operating system (Windows, Linux, etc ...) with all the VPS servers that have been created, thus obtaining greater efficiency of performance for each of the private virtual servers - VPS. The disadvantage is that freedom of operation is lost.
   
   
2. Each VPS web hosting will have its own operating system that will not share with any of the VPS created. The performance is a bit smaller but offers independence being the closest thing to dedicated servers.
   

Advantage

• At the management level will present the same benefits as a dedicated server, you can add remove programs according to your needs.
  
  
• The plans of a VPS are scalable, you will have facility to add services that are falling short as you increase disk space, increase the available use of the CPU, monthly transfer, etc.
  
  
• When you want you can make your own backups and restore your settings at any time you want.
  
  
• You can shut down and restart your server when you need it, regardless of the rest of the hosted VPS.
  
  
• In most cases we will have 2 own IP's.
  
  
• You can host as many domains as you want.
  
  
  

Can I host as many as websites I want?

At first there is no limit to the number of websites that can be hosted on a VPS server, 10, 20. The only thing is that hosting companies to maintain harmony in the server and prevent it from collapsing put a maximum limit of concurrent requests (number of visits that can access the server at a time).

Uses of a Virtual Private Server - VPS?

You can actually use them almost for any idea you can think of


For example:

• To host several web pages, you will only have as a restriction the contracted resources.
• For P2P downloads, given the available connection speed feature they are often used for downloading files. There is a virtual private server (VPS) called Seedbox, where its exclusive purpose is to download and share P2P files.
  
• It can be used as a reseller hosting, to resell web hosting services to your clients.
  

Virtual Private Servers - VPS vs. Shared Hosting

When a VPS exceeds the use of the available resources will not affect the rest of the users who share the server. Instead in a shared hosting will be divided among all the pages hosted on the server, if one of the pages consumed more resources would be detrimental to the rest of hosted pages.

Managing a shared hosting is easier than managing a VPS where you'll need more knowledge. Although if you need one but do not know how to manage a vps, you can always hire one managed. Even so you can order a VPS with cpanel, it is a management panel that will help you manage your server more easily.

In a VPS you have the facility to work with the operating system you want, which you will not be able to do in your shared hosting that will be given by your service provider. In vps you can use any software, in addition you have control of all the resources that you have contracted. The virtual private server offers greater security than shared hosting.

When is it necessary to switch to a VPS?

This type of virtual private server is advised when your shared hosting is becoming small and you need to take a step forward to improve your services.

If you have any doubts about which hosting vps is the most suitable for your project, you can leave a comment, I will answer you as soon as possible ..