submitted by admin on Apr.23, 2009
A VPS or Virtual Private server is the method by which we get numerous virtual servers out of a single physical server. This is by splitting the physical server using logical method to get multiple servers. The virtual servers are self sufficient in the sense that they have their own operating systems and resources like memory and bandwidth. The cost required to get many physical servers can be reduced and we get multiple servers at the cost of a single physical server. VPS is useful in hosting web sites. They can be used to get multiple servers for the end user. There are several methods of VPS hosting available. Managed VPS hosting is a widely used VPS hosting method.
In managed VPS hosting, you need not bother about running the server. The entire task will be managed by the VPS hosting providers. They carry out the administration of the server on your behalf. When the vps users are not skilled enough to handle the vps web server it is always best to go for a technical expert who can handle and manage the server. This expert will take care of your software and hardware requirements also.
There are companies who want full time service for their server and web site. They at the same time can control their own server. The vps hosting providers usually provide great services of technical support to the users. This is far better than that provided by the ordinary service providers.
The cost incurred in managing the vps hosting server is also reduced. The users can pay a monthly rent for the providers who manage their server. This is far less in compared with the cost required to set up the hardware and software for the server hosting. They are actually out sourcing a part of their business.