The VPS is an abbreviation which means Virtual Private Server or can even be called Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS). It is a type of web hosting which involves dividing the physical server into various virtual servers. After the division, every server still has its own different appearance and capability of operating independently. Also, every server has its own developed operating system without control from any other server and can also be booted on its own. The Virtual Private Server is better than the shared web hosting server but not the dedicated web hosting server.
Because of the freedom, you can do so many things unlike the shared web hosting, also it is far less than the dedicated web hosting server.
The Virtual Private Server works by the application that controls different servers. The introduction of the Windows 2008 and the Hyper V has really assisted the users of the Virtual Private Server will not have so much problems unlike the times of the Windows Virtual Server 2007, this new ones are now more reliable and functional. With current providers such as VMWare the Windows Virtual Server 2007 cannot complete, however, the Windows VPS which is hosted on the Windows 2008 and the Hyper V can do better for customers with the VM Ware. You should also know that the other VM managers in the market today can do better when running with the Windows Operating System.
There are benefits of using the Windows VPS Hosting
The Windows Virtual Private Server has very good features that administrators would want to use. With this features on the window interface, the stress of setting up the windows Virtual Private Server hosting is minimized. The windows application is used to different types of web hosting therefore making it easy for the administrators to could easily become accustomed to the Windows Virtual Private Server hosting and also improve security.
Companies and individual that have high traffic website and complex applications can also gain very much using the Windows Virtual Private Server. Even web sites that will require customized environments can use the Windows VPS. Shared hosting may not be able to provide the privacy needed by the owner of the site, therefore, making the Windows VPS suitable for it.
The cons of the Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting
Using the Windows Operating System on a Virtual Private Server may cause little problems regarding the needs from the server. However, the latest version of the Windows 2008 Secure Core can help solve your problem. The Windows 2008 Secure Core does not really guarantee you the help you need but if you are running large applications it may not work, it can be solved if you are using a dedicated server because of the requirements of the Windows Operating System.
There have been arguments on the better between the Windows VPS Hosting and the Linux VPS Hosting. Both have its advantage and disadvantages. Linux would be preferable than Windows when you are talking of the price. However, both are very good when compared performance wise because it is usually based on hard ware and not operating system.
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