VPS Hosting is typically seen as the ‘middle ground’ between shared hosting and dedicated servers. To put it simply, you’ll get many of the benefits of a dedicated server, while still maintaining a lower price. A VPS, or Virtual Private Server, is configured to allow each customer to have a virtual environment that looks and performs as if it were its physical server. This means you can install software, reboot your server and do just about anything else at any time you’d like, just like with a dedicated server. Each physical server, however, is divided into a set number of virtual environments. Since each environment has a dedicated amount of disk space, RAM and processor power, VPS systems also offer much more predictable performance than shared hosting can provide. Shared hosting may be a little less expensive, but you don’t get the high level of control that you do with a VPS, and there are typically many more customers hosted on each physical machine with shared hosting options.

VPS Hosting is an excellent step up from shared hosting, which makes it an ideal choice for many types of sites. There are two main ‘categories’ of people who should opt for a VPS. First, those who need the added control for their websites. If you need to be able to reboot your web hosting server or have root access, a VPS is an excellent option. The other category is for those who have larger or busier websites. Having the dedicated resources of a VPS can ensure you can offer fast and reliable performance to your visitors.

Yes! If you ever find that you need more or fewer resources for your hosting contact our support team. We can add and remove resources immediately to ensure you are always getting the exact level of service you need.