Both VPS and VDS servers’ rent nowadays features highly demanded IT service that involves the allocation of a virtual server to clients for temporary use. Speaking about the intricacies of OS management, such a solution often corresponds to a physical server (root access, ports, routing tables, personal IP addresses, filtering rules).
VPS server
A VPS server is a regularly used solution meeting the websites’ needs and ensuring their stable operation. If the site needs more resources than classic virtual hosting is ready to provide it with, you should think about the advisability of virtual server renting. You should order this option from a trusted provider, for example, AlexHost. Specialists will offer an inexpensive virtual dedicated server with individually configurable technical parameters. Renting VDS, as well as renting VPS (synonymous options), are ideal for software development and subsequent testing. When submitting an application for service at AlexHost, be sure that specialists will help you select a server individually according to your project’s needs (the number of processor cores, the optimal RAM amount and disk space).
What is VDS/VPS hosting?
Designated VPS hosting (virtual private servers or Virtual Private Server), or VDS (virtual dedicated servers, Virtual Dedicated Server) is a service for renting a certain amount of physical server resources. This custom option is available from AlexHost. Using innovative systems and virtualization tools, specialists manage to place several VPS and VDS hosting solutions on one dedicated server base. At the same time, each of them emulates the operation of a physical server, supporting the ability to install and use various operating systems’ and utilities’ types.
At the same time, each server is characterized by a number of individual technical parameters, including:
- HDD/SSD.
- CPU.
- RAM.
Stably functioning and at the same time cheap VPS hosting from AlexHost has a number of advantages, including:
- Opportunity to choose the optimal OS, including Fedora, Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu or Windows.
- Dedicated IP address presence (predominantly an IPv4 address).\
- Individual installation process and subsequent software configuration.
- Low maintenance price tag, especially compared to a dedicated server (guaranteed cheap VPS hosting).
Order reliable VPS hosting with optimal parameters that meet the needs of your project at AlexHost. Experts will offer advice and individual selection of virtual hosting sites.
VDS and VPS servers
A VPS virtual server is a special technology in which several separate servers are formed within one carrier. This type of hosting service is often referred to as the simple VDS or VPS abbreviation (which are synonymous in nature). By renting a VDS or VPS server from AlexHost, you get a multifunctional IT solution and open up a wide range of new opportunities for your business.
What is VPS server applicable for?
For what purposes can a VDS server be applied? Most often, renting a VDS server is resorted to in situations of acute shortage of classic hosting resources and problems such as:
- Web page loading time.
- The need to install additional software.
Renting a VPS server is relevant for interacting with databases, arranging game servers, setting and then solving corporate problems, software development and testing.
Experts remind: renting a VPS server is relevant for any business that is actively developing today on the Internet. If your company’s success depends on the global network, be sure to consult AlexHost specialists and get answers to your questions about choosing the best server solution, taking into account the specifics of your digital project.
VPS from AlexHost rent service: target usage
A VPS server is often used to maintain the functionality of web resources and solve the main target tasks (guaranteeing the stability of the site around the clock, protection from DDOs attacks, prompt web resource pages’ loading). In what situations and for what purposes may renting a VPS server also be useful? Such virtual dedicated VPS servers are often implemented for:
- Forex trading (guaranteeing the trading platforms’ availability 24/7, automation of exchange processes).
- Proxy servers (ensuring their stable functioning).
- Game servers (virtual analogues of powerful physical servers at the best price tag).
- 1C products (virtual server rental for businesses of all scales).
How is the virtual VPS servers’ safety provided?
By choosing to rent a virtual VPS server from AlexHost, you can rest assured that your online presence will benefit from the highest security standards and the safeguarding of your isolated virtual environment on a physical server. Our commitment to VPS server security is unwavering, and we employ a range of highly effective measures to ensure that your digital assets remain protected at all times.
We recommend the following key security features for our clients, which we also implement in the AlexHost infrastructure.
- Regular Operating System Updates. We strongly recommend that our clients regularly update both the operating system and any additional software they utilize. These updates are critical because they contain fixes for bugs and vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by malicious actors.
- Network Security and Firewall Configuration. Our expert engineers emphasize the importance of configuring a firewall to control and limit access to your VPS server. It is essential to utilize tools that can detect unauthorized intrusions and monitor network activity to ensure your virtual environment remains secure.
- Strong Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication. Security starts with strong passwords for your personal accounts. We encourage our clients to create unique, complex passwords to enhance the security of their VPS server. For an extra layer of protection, consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to bolster your account’s defense.
- Server Activity Monitoring and Event Logging. We continuously monitor server activity and maintain detailed event logs. This proactive approach allows for in-depth security analysis and the swift identification of any suspicious activity, enabling us to respond effectively to potential threats.
- User Isolation Tools. We offer tools that enable you to restrict and isolate user access, providing an additional layer of security for your VPS server.
A virtual VPS server from AlexHost represents reliability and security for any project operating within the modern web environment. Our comprehensive security measures, combined with the expertise of our dedicated engineers and administrators, ensure that your virtual VPS server remains resilient against potential risks posed by malicious actions and cyberattacks.
