A virtual private server (VPS) can be viewed as a hybrid between a shared hosting environment and a dedicated server. The principal feature of VPSs is that they typically share the underlying hardware with other VPSs. This inevitably brings significant cost savings over running a dedicated server. However, unlike a shared hosting environment, a VPS runs its own operating system and is logically totally separate from any other VPS running on the same hardware. This 'virtualisation' is made possible using intelligent partitioning software which manages VPSs

Benefits over shared hosting

A VPS is perfect for sites that require more resources than what shared hosting can offer, or for those who need their own customised hosting environment to run their web applications, those who need full root access to manage their sites or those who are simply seeking to isolate their operation from the disadvantages of shared hosting.

Our VPS products come ready to start hosting, with services already installed and easy web based server administration control panels, removing the complex setup involved in a dedicated server.