Virtual private server (VPS) is fashioned on similar lines as a dedicated server is but in a shared environment. A large physical server is sliced out into smaller virtual portions and leased to different customers. It is similar to shared hosting as many customers share one large server. It is similar to dedicated hosting in the sense that each customer hosting on these virtual portions enjoy the same features as what a dedicated hosting customer gets. VPS server hosting comes at a much lesser cost than a dedicated server and offers more features, privacy and control than a shared server. Startups and small businesses that are looking for growth in the near future prefer the VPS server to launch their websites. The VPS hosting is available in the two options of managed and unmanaged VPS services.

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The support team is available 24 hours a day throughout the week and this gives the client more time to expand their business without worrying about the server and other components. Another benefit with fully managed hosting is that the client need not be a technical expert and does not have to hire any technically qualified personnel for the business.

With VPS server hosting the client gets full root access and can install any program and services. They have the choice of Linux or Windows operating system. Software and hardware updates are done by the provider. The company also monitors the server for traffic spikes. All the data is screened for vulnerability at regular intervals and automatic backup is provided to ensure the data is not lost. The backup too is fast enough to for data recovery. Rebooting is allowed at any time without affecting the other