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VPS Terms – Understanding What They Mean

Posted on March 24, 2015 · Posted in VPS

Virtual private servers can be a complicated platform for those with little technical experience, particularly due to the more in depth nature of them over a standard shared web hosting environment. Although this is true, what really makes them seem more complicated is simply the increase in technical terms that..
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What Online Applications Can I Run On A VPS?

Posted on January 9, 2015 · Posted in VPS

It’s often asked across the internet, due to confusion on just what a virtual private server is, what applications can be installed and run on a VPS. The easiest answer is that a VPS is simply a supercharged, more flexible and more reliable version of standard shared web hosting which..
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Managed vs Unmanaged VPS Hosting

Posted on October 13, 2014 · Posted in Comparison, VPS

You’ve made the leap and decided that an upgrade from a shared hosting platform to a virtual private server is needed for the continual growth of your website or online application. Making the step up to a VPS isn’t a light task for many people due to the, often significant,..
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Virtual Private Server Security

Posted on May 16, 2014 · Posted in VPS

A Virtual Private Server is a big step up from your average shared web hosting service, offering a range of additional features and abilities. One of the bigger differences between shared and VPS hosting is the responsibilities you, as the VPS user, has on the virtual private server that you..
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VPS Operating Systems

Posted on March 11, 2014 · Posted in VPS

One of the greatest advantages of utilizing a VPS (Virtual Private Server) to power your website or online application is the ability to install any server operating system of your choice, which is particularly beneficial for developers or applications that have specific resource and OS requirements. Unlike shared hosting, virtual..
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How Does a VPS Work?

Posted on August 26, 2013 · Posted in VPS

VPS, or Virtual Private Servers, are less complicated than you might think, and fairly easy to understand. If you’re not a tech-head, computer whisperer or neophile, these sorts of acronyms and the highly technical language associated with them can make a simple concept seem like an unsolvable equation. In reality,..
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Am I Ready to Move to a VPS?

Posted on October 31, 2012 · Posted in VPS

Having a popular website is gratifying, but it can also cause difficulties when it outgrows a shared web-hosting service. Life is pretty easy on a shared server because the hosts handle the administrative work and costs are low. However, the limited resources, unpredictable security and lack of customisable features are..
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Difference Between VPS, Dedicated and Shared Server Web Hosting

Posted on October 25, 2012 · Posted in Comparison

Most people who launch a website don’t have adequate computer resources to personally support ongoing operation. The amount of hard drive space required to store all the data, the consistent speed needed from a high-bandwidth Internet connection and the need to keep the system running at all times often make..
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Advantages of a VPS

Posted on October 19, 2012 · Posted in VPS

Advantages of VPS If a dedicated server is too elaborate for your needs, but you’d like to avoid the pitfalls that go along with shared web hosting, there’s a viable alternative that you should consider: a virtual private server. A virtual private server, or VPS, is a nice compromise between..
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