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What is VPS hosting?

Definition

VPS, short for virtual private server, is a type of hosting where multiple companies use isolated environments on a physical dedicated server. These isolated environments are virtual private servers, also known as instances.

Because the servers are virtualized, they don’t require physical hardware maintenance. Each VPS mimics the benefits of a dedicated server, offering enhanced security, scalability, and speed.

How VPS hosting works

Using a software called a hypervisor, the hosting company implements a virtual layer on top of the operating system (OS) of a dedicated server to segment the virtual private server instances.

The separation between virtual walls allows each user to install their own OS and software, creating a server that’s truly private, separated from others on the OS level.

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Liquid Web is the leading host for Linux VPS performance

Dedicated

Allocated bandwidth and storage for each instance means performance is not affected by other users on the server.

Scalable

With VPS hosting, you can access your environments from anywhere and adjust your resources with a click of your mouse.

VPS hosting: commonly asked questions

Is VPS hosting safe and secure?

Yes, VPS hosting is secure. VPS security stems from each instance’s isolation. By contrast, with shared hosting, environments share resources and can be affected by each other’s vulnerabilities.

Is VPS hosting fast and reliable?

Yes, VPS hosting is fast and reliable—that’s a big reason companies prefer it to shared hosting. Since you’re allocated your own bandwidth, you get reliable performance more similar to a dedicated server.

What are the types of VPS hosting?

VPS hosting comes in several forms, each catering to different needs and levels of technical expertise. The main types of VPS hosting are managed VPS, cloud VPS, reseller VPS, and preconfigured VPS.

Common use cases for VPS hosting

Switch from shared hosting

Most users buy VPS hosting after experiencing unreliable performance, limited resources, and a lack of support with shared hosting.

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Cost control

Unlike pay-as-you-go cloud hosting, VPS resources are reserved and scalable, which limits overages and add-ons.

Server access

For those wanting root access and custom integrations, VPS provides tech freedom without a high price tag.

Scaling down

Dedicated server users sometimes downsize to a VPS to save on costs while maintaining similar security and performance.

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Your top managed dedicated server questions answered

What’s the difference between unmanaged and managed servers?

The primary difference between managed and unmanaged servers lies in the level of control and responsibility that the hosting provider and the customer have over the server’s maintenance and administration.

What are managed dedicated servers?

Managed dedicated servers are a type of hosting service where a dedicated physical server is leased by a customer from a hosting provider, and the provider takes care of all server management tasks.

Are all dedicated servers managed?

No, not all dedicated servers are managed. However, you can choose fully managed dedicated hosting, meaning that you’ll have a full-time provider who can manage all technical aspects for you.

Managed dedicated server key features

Included with your server

High bandwidth

Our managed dedicated servers come with generous bandwidth allocations—10 or 15 TB—facilitating fast data transfer and smooth operation, particularly for data-heavy applications.

Scalability

You can scale your resources as your needs grow, eliminating the hassle of shopping for another host and migrating.

Server access

Root or administrative access is available on every managed dedicated server, giving you complete control over server configurations, software installations, and system settings.

Control panels

We install a cPanel, Plesk, or InterWorx control panel on initial purchase, centralizing hosting management and system-level control for all your sites and servers.

Storage disks and cards

Pre-configured servers are automatically equipped with business-grade SSDs. You can request NVMe, GPU, additional networking ports, additional networking speeds, and self-encrypting drives.

Remote management tools

Remote management tools like SSH (for Linux servers) or remote desktop access (for Windows servers) are included, allowing you to manage your server from anywhere with an internet connection.

Physical environment

We consider every factor that impacts a dedicated server—cooling, airflow, power, rack location, and hardware—ensuring seamless operation without any concern on your end.

DDoS protection

Standard DDoS protection is included, safeguarding against malicious attacks aimed at disrupting service.

IP address

Your dedicated IP address enhances your server’s security by keeping it separate from others, allowing you to control who can access it, and making it easier to set up specific security measures.

Backups

Many preset dedicated server plans include Acronis Cyber Backups installed along with an Acronis backup cloud (off-site) or Liquid Web cloud (on-site and off-server), ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime in the event of a security breach.

Data center security

Your server is stored in a highly secure data center that’s only accessible to authorized staff, safeguarding your data and online operations.

Operating systems

Linux

Our managed dedicated servers are available with the robust and versatile Linux OS.

Windows

Our managed dedicated servers are available with the powerful and user-friendly Windows OS. 

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FAQ

Liquid Web offers multiple types of VPS hosting, including self-managed, managed, CPU-optimized, memory-optimized, and general compute optimized.

Not all VPS hosting plans are managed at Liquid Web. Our VPS hosting plans have multiple managed and unmanaged management levels to suit every business need. Choose from these options:

New companies on a shoestring budget. If you’re primarily choosing hosting based on budget and don’t fall under regulations like PCI, shared hosting will be a cheaper option. However, there are security and performance tradeoffs

Businesses with zero technical skills. Because VPS provides root access to the server, it’s typically used by companies who have at least a basic degree of IT administration and troubleshooting skills. If you do have a skill gap, you can choose to use a managed hosting provider for VPS to handle virtually anything for which you’d need root access. You will still need the ability to use cPanel and Plesk for basic tasks.

Enterprises who need an entire dedicated server. If you don’t need to split up environments into isolated VMs, dedicated servers will most likely be a better choice for you. For example, streaming, database-driven, and other bandwidth-intensive sites typically require a dedicated server.

In the specific use case of businesses, we recommend VPS for anyone who is: Hosting 1-10 websites Storing company and customer files in a way that’s accessible anywhere in the world Hosting web servers Hosting email Databases Building and delivering cloud-based services for customers Delivering virtual workstations to remote employees Reselling and white labeling hosting If you’re not sure if a VPS is right for you, our in-house experts can help you determine if it’s the right fit. Start a chat now.

Managed dedicated server hosting is an excellent choice for businesses and individuals who need high performance, reliability, security, and support. This hosting option ensures that your online presence is robust, secure, and capable of handling your specific needs, allowing you to focus on growing your business instead of managing server infrastructure.

Our highly trained staff is ready to manage your hardware and web server and may offer support for software that’s not covered under our fully managed umbrella.

Our servers come with multiple levels of management that meet specific needs. You can customize your management level during the setup process by choosing the server image type, including multiple management panels like:

  • cPanel
  • Plesk
  • InterWorx

If you want to be more hands-on, you can choose either our core managed or unmanaged options.

Liquid Web’s VPS hosting is known for delivering the fastest Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) stack performance. Third-party performance analyst firm Cloud Spectator found that our VPS speed is faster than Rackspace, DigitalOcean, and Amazon. Here are a few things we do to ensure your hosting stays blazing fast: High-performance hardware Liquid Web VPS is built on our industry-famous servers, equipped with premium-quality disks and SSD drives. KVM virtualization We use KVM to create your private virtual environment, and make it accessible through our Cloud Studio interface. Redundant infrastructure Our data centers are prepped and ready to handle heavy workloads with N+2 redundancies and much more.

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