Employing a virtual server host offers many advantages. For example, you can gain control of BIOS settings and interact directly with low-level components of the PC. Unfortunately, however, this approach also has its share of downsides.
Physical server deployment and maintenance can be costly for businesses, while virtual ones offer dedicated resources at more reasonable costs that make them a cost-effective solution.
Cost-effectiveness
Virtual server hosting can be more cost-effective in the long run compared to physical servers. Although initial investments may be higher, scaling and upgrading become much less expensive over time – making virtual hosting ideal for clients with variable workloads on tight budgets.
VPS hosting’s cost efficiency makes it an invaluable resource for businesses that must quickly expand or contract quickly. In contrast to physical servers that often go underutilized, which distribute resources more inefficiently and waste resources – VPS hosts enable organizations to reduce hardware costs while improving productivity.
VPS hosts provide developers and testers with separate user environments that enable them to work on projects without disrupting production environments, which enables for quicker deployment, testing, DevOps efficiency, as well as disaster recovery resiliency.
Scalability
Servers are at the core of any web infrastructure, and must be capable of handling large volumes of traffic without slowing down or even crashing – potentially costing businesses millions in lost revenue. To prevent this scenario from occurring, businesses can make use of cloud VPS hosting – this type of virtualized environment provides servers that automatically scale with demand as demand fluctuates.
Hivelocity’s vServers are ideal for clients that need to adapt quickly to changing workloads or those experiencing rapid expansion, offering faster deployment times and automation capabilities as well as unmetered private networking between virtual servers and dedicated hosts, streamlining workflows and increasing productivity for businesses of any kind.
Flexibility
Virtual server hosts offer more flexibility than traditional hosting, enabling businesses to scale resources to meet changing business requirements while minimizing downtime costs and costs associated with downtime. This flexibility helps reduce costs while simultaneously increasing efficiency.
Virtual servers are more resistant to disruptions than physical ones. Each virtual server is separate from its underlying hardware and therefore continues to function even if this infrastructure becomes compromised; unlike physical servers which become offline if disconnected, rebooted, or shut down unexpectedly.
Virtual server hosts that use VMware-based virtualization technology can give your websites and web applications exclusive resources that are isolated from other users, resulting in increased performance, greater security, and enhanced business continuity. The best providers also offer levels of flexibility, transparency, and control that fall somewhere between shared hosting and dedicated servers.
Security
VPS hosting providers must be vigilant against cyber threats such as DDoS attacks that oversaturate servers with excessive traffic and cause websites to shut down, potentially leading to data loss and disruption. They can take various measures such as installing web application firewalls and using secure file transfer protocols like SFTP in order to mitigate this threat.
Implementing network segmentation as another security measure is also vital, helping prevent single points of failure and contain damage should a breach occur.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) can add another level of protection for your hosting account, and many popular web apps and software support two-factor authentication solutions that suit your individual needs.
Reliability
Virtual server hosting offers more reliability than shared web hosting, which may be vulnerable to performance risks and resource contention issues. Furthermore, it gives more control and reliability for hardware platforms where virtual servers run.
Virtual servers are ideal for smaller businesses that demand top-tier performance levels with stringent privacy and security regulations, and provide cost savings by eliminating hardware purchase and maintenance needs. Furthermore, their reliability also provides added peace of mind.
Liquid Web provides VPS plans at competitive prices and provides 24/7/365 customer support via phone and live chat, to quickly troubleshoot issues or answer technical queries ensuring your website stays online at all times.