Today many companies prefer to use virtual servers for their needs, and often this becomes the best solution. VPS/VDS has many advantages compared to a more common shared hosting. However, as early as the first stage of the transition to a shared server, the question often arises: which VPS hosting is worth choosing? Let us examine in detail what criteria to consider when choosing and what to pay special attention to. To begin with, we will consider what the advantages of virtual servers are.
Key advantages of VPS/VDS
From the user`s side, the difference between shared hosting and a server is almost imperceptible. However, when moving to VPS/VDS, business owners immediately notice improvements in speed and performance. Even when opening your own business, it is better to instantly choose a virtual server, because it has incomparably more advantages than hostings have.
High performance
On shared hosting, hundreds of users use the same server, which can have an impact on functionality. For example, due to a high traffic level, the work of all websites on the server is slowed down. VPS is a guarantee of the independence of your project.
Complete control of the processes
A common problem with hostings is the absence of root access. Without it, you have to rely on software packages that the provider supports. If you need to develop your business and, thus, to install some sector-specific software that is not supported by the host, it will naturally cause problems. With VPS hosting, such issues do not arise. The owner is entitled to root access and can install own software without hosting provider support.
Scalability
If you have a small business, and no business expansion is expected, you can roughly predict the amount of traffic. However, the company is becoming more popular and developing, the client base is increasing, and the traffic level is naturally increasing. A shared server on the hosting limits scalability and VPS allows you to easily change the configuration. At the same time, you can change the scales in different ways, for example, both increase and decrease productivity.
Cost-saving
Earlier companies used to prefer shared hosting because virtual private servers were quite expensive to use. However, as Internet technologies developed, their cost decreased significantly. This makes VPS the optimal choice for almost any business.
Customer service
When there are problems with the website, you need to quickly fix all technical issues. The performance of the site, the image of the project in front of the clients, and the existence of business as a whole if you evaluate the frequent errors in the long term depend on this.
The basic support is available both on hosting and virtual server. However, when using VPS, it is often possible for an additional fee to get extended technical support. Users receive privileges in service, for example, the administration of the server. Also, experts from technical support offer recommendations that will comply with the needs of your business.
How to choose VPS hosting?
There are some key features that you should pay attention to when renting a virtual server. The criteria mainly concern the technical part of VPS hosting. Below are the key nuances that should be taken into account when choosing so that the work of the virtual server will be really stable, reliable, and protected.
The selection of the operating system
There are several operating system options on VPS hosting. The most common operating systems are Windows or Linux. The first variant may be preferable if the website is developed in ASP and .NET Framework. It is also worth paying attention to if you have applications developed for the Windows platform. Linux is an open-source operating system that is usually cheaper and has high functionality. At the moment, VPS hosting on this operating system is the most popular.
Location
Different companies offer virtual servers that are located in the countries of Europe, CIS, Asia, America. When choosing a VPS hosting, it is necessary to take into account which region the majority of visitors come from. Also, the location has an impact on performance. Our servers are located in Russia, the Netherlands, and the USA, so each client can choose the best option for his/her needs with a high speed of work.
Required resources
It is necessary to initially determine the amount of resources that you need for stable work. This includes the amount of hard disk space, processor characteristics, the amount of RAM, inbound and outbound traffic. The bigger your project is, correspondingly, the more resources you will need. Even if you are just starting your business, but your company may expand and grow in the future, you ought to choose the appropriate option for your future plans.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
The bigger your project or the number of the projects is, the more RAM is required. The optimal amount of RAM for VPS is 4-6 GB, but the choice depends on your tasks. For example, if you actively place media files or in other similar situations, more memory is needed. We offer servers with RAM up to 96 GB.
CPU (processor)
Central processing units for servers must provide high reliability, sufficient performance, continuity, easy resource allocation, and the capability to correct errors during incorrect operation. When choosing, the user should consider the number of cores, frequency in hertz, and other technical characteristics.
Hard disk
For VPS hosting, the use of SSDs is recommended. They have high performance and transfer rate and reboot quickly. They are also resistant to power outages, which makes them ideal for VPS hosting.
Traffic volume
Often the transition to VPS is associated with high traffic on the site, which significantly exceeds the capabilities of the usual shared hosting. Choosing a virtual server, you should take into account this indicator, as well as forecasts for further attendance. In King Server, for instance, there are several tariffs with different traffic volumes - from 500 GB to 9 TB.
Support service
The website should work constantly and be accessible to visitors. The customers may have various technical questions, e.g. how to configure the software. Often they arise from a lack of competence or simply because the advice is needed. In order to resolve any arising issues, it is important to contact the experienced specialists in this field. Any self-respecting company that provides rental service of a virtual server gives an opportunity to get technical support.
Competence and responsiveness are important criteria for choosing a VPS hosting. If there are problems on the site or it has become a target of cyber attacks, a group of experts will be required to support the site. The best option is when the technical support service is available 24 hours a day.
What else should be considered when searching for VPS hosting?
In addition to technical criteria, almost everyone is interested in the price of renting a virtual server. We cooperate with clients and offer a wide range of tariff plans. The price depends on the parameters of the server. The more performance, the amount of RAM, and memory on the disk, the higher the price will be. That is, for a fast and high-performance virtual server, it is necessary to pay the appropriate price. Meanwhile, King Server, on its part, guarantees:
- stability - each server is pre-tested before commissioning;
- 24/7 technical support - a team of professionals will quickly solve problems and also provide advice in Russian or English;
- easy scalability - performance can be reduced or increased if desired;
- modern server hardware - hardware produced by the world's leading brands.Our clients have already managed to evaluate the quality of the virtual servers that we provide for rent. Contact us in any convenient way, and together we will work on the successful development of your business!
