What makes VPS servers better?

When we talk about hosting, there are a number of options that you can ultimately choose from. For instance, there is shared hosting, which also happens to be the cheapest option. Additionally, there are also dedicated servers, which are also a viable alternative, but they are quite expensive. While extremely powerful, this price tag means that they are not that easily affordable by most users. But what does this mean for users that want to strike a perfect balance between cost, efficiency and workrate? Well, if you are one of those users, you would be happy to learn about the option that combines the best of the aforementioned types of hosting - virtual private servers, also known as VPS servers. But what makes a VPS server better?

They can be scaled in any direction

Are you confused by the title of this section? You should not be and here is why. Scalability refers to VPS servers’ ability to be upgraded and downgraded, meaning that they can essentially scale both up and down, based on your requirements. Cool, but why does that matter?

Let’s say you have an online store operating on a local level. Your business happens to get more clients during spring and autumn and less visits throughout the summer and winter months. Rather than having to change your hosting plan every season, you can just add some more resources to your VPS server and ensure that your traffic will be accommodated without any problems. Then, when the next season comes, you can simply remove said resources and pay less. Because of this, you ultimately end up paying less, as you are not going to be wasting money purchasing something that you will find yourself not using in the long run. Some providers offering services like shared hosting and dedicated instances will more often than not, not allow you to change your hosting plan and would require you to change it, which can leave you paying for resources that you cannot utilize completely. Because of this, VPS servers are also a good option for companies with seasonal traffic as well as for startups and newly created websites that cannot predict how much traffic they are going to be getting.

There are many VPS server alternatives

But what do we mean by ‘alternatives’? The core service is the same across all variations - a virtual private server. However, there are some additional add-ons that hosting providers like to implement/provide their users with. Windows VPS is one such service that allows you to have a VPS server with a Windows server installed. This particular variation is quite useful for those users who are familiar with the Windows operating system and would like to manage their server easier.

There is also Bitcoin VPS, which is ultimately a normal VPS server for which you can pay using Bitcoin or other accepted types of cryptocurrencies. This form of payment is something that can protect your privacy and many hosting providers have started to incorporate it into their businesses. It is also very beneficial from an international payment standpoint as it cuts payment costs dramatically, due to the fact that such cryptocurrencies are decentralized and cannot be governed by one single body. Consequently, this does mean that the traditional currency conversion costs are also reduced and the overall process is simplified to a substantial extent.

All you need is just a device with Internet connection, which is something that most of us now have with the introduction of mobile data and the incredibly fast 5G connection that has been implemented over the last couple of years worldwide. The other thing that you are required to set up is a Bitcoin wallet, which also can be done quite fast and effortlessly, taking no longer than 10 minutes.

Root access and support

VPS servers also come equipped with full root access, usually done through SSH, which allows you to operate and manage your server by yourself. You have the ability to install additional software as well as to tailor the VPS to your liking. Moreover, you should look for a hosting provider that can offer you 24/7 support to ensure that your servers are safe and secure, which will result in lower downtime that can gain you more customers. Finally, also check whether your hosting provider can offer you DDoS protection as that is a very important feature that you will certainly need to avoid your VPS server from being taken down.

Overall, VPS servers are very powerful and you should definitely consider choosing them as a hosting option for your projects or business.

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