Virtual server hosting provides an ideal option for websites requiring slightly more power than that provided by shared hosting, offering performance equivalent to that of a dedicated server but without its associated cost.
Software applications are used to partition one physical server into multiple virtual compartments, giving each website its own operating system and software installation with independent reboot provisioning.
Scalability
No matter if your business is expanding rapidly or gradually over time, scalability is critical to providing optimal performance and security to your customers. Scalable hosting provides you with the means to add or upgrade resources without risking downtime or performance loss; and allows you to scale both vertically and horizontally depending on the needs of your business.
Horizontal scalability involves adding additional servers to your infrastructure, expanding bandwidth and storage capacities, in order to spread out load more evenly among multiple servers, thus decreasing any blast radius should one experience problems, while making it easier to solve issues and improve performance for all of your clients.
Virtual Private Servers (VPSs) offer unparalleled scalability. These systems give you instantaneous access to system resources that allow for instantaneous capacity and performance expansion if unexpected traffic spikes arise, helping prevent performance issues or website crashes from occurring.
Security
VPS environments typically run faster and more reliably than shared hosting due to not sharing bandwidth and other resources with anyone. Furthermore, with VPS you have root access whereas in shared hosting the host controls all server changes.
There are various security options built-in and add-on that you can utilize to protect your VPS. For instance, using a firewall and closing network ports are effective ways of protecting against network intrusions and malware attacks. Furthermore, installing software from trusted sources to avoid malware threats keeps your server up-to-date and secure.
One way to bolster server security is to disable root access logins, as this can reduce the chance of hackers breaking in via brute force. Furthermore, having strong passwords for SSH accounts – by removing #Port 22 from the SSH configuration file or creating one using strong randomization algorithms – is essential. Finally, be sure to activate two-factor authentication with WHM/cPanel accounts by providing temporary security codes as part of two-factor authentication for improved protection against potential compromise.
Control
Virtual server hosting enables businesses to utilize physical servers without altering its hardware, thus improving IT productivity, agility and efficiency while cutting costs. IT teams also benefit from being able to easily migrate systems between environments which helps save both cost and time associated with upgrading or maintaining hardware.
VPS environments offer the ideal solution for web applications and websites that have outgrown shared resources. Hardware partitioned with virtualization technology called hypervisor provides each website its own independent space – this gives each dedicated and guaranteed resources, improving website performance as well as capacity planning.
VPS environments provide increased reliability and speed compared to shared servers due to an allocated bandwidth that operates independently from other customers. Imagine living in an apartment building where other tenants throw parties that don’t impact you at all; VPS environments give this freedom.
Cost
Virtual server hosting can often be more cost-effective than renting and maintaining physical servers, depending on its hardware specifications such as CPU, RAM and storage requirements. Bandwidth must also be considered, both outbound and incoming traffic traffic; many providers provide details for bandwidth plans in addition to hardware specifications on their plans.
Virtual servers enable users to install additional software and applications than with shared hosting, making them ideal for web developers and experienced users. Furthermore, virtual servers may also be suitable for websites with high traffic volumes that need extra memory and bandwidth resources.
RadVPS offers unmanaged virtual servers starting from $4.99 to $99.99 per month. Their entry-level plan offers 1 GB of RAM, 1000 GB bandwidth and 25 GB SSD storage – which you can upgrade for more power and performance if desired. You also have access to numerous Linux OS options and can add cPanel for an additional monthly charge.