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Summary. What is VPS? VPS is the abbreviation for Virtual Private Server. The words say it all: you have your own web hosting server, but it is virtual and not physical. This is called virtualization and to achieve this the web hosting provider uses virtualization software. More in detail it means that you own or … Read more
Summary. VPS Linux or Windows? Windows VPS advantages are: Easier to operate than Linux and all Microsoft products and services can be used. Windows VPS disadvantages: Slower than Linux, less stable and less secure. Linux VPS advantages are: faster than Windows, better stability and more secure. Linux VPS disadvantages: More difficult to operate than Windows … Read more
Summary. KVM vs OpenVZ. The differences between KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and OpenVZ (Open Virtuozzo) VPS are: OpenVZ is easier to configure and easier to maintain than KVM VPS. KVM can host any operating system while OpenVz VPS is limited to Linux OS only. OpenVZ can be slower than KVM under specific circumstances. KVM is … Read more
Summary. VPS vs dedicated server. What is a VPS? A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a web server setup inside a large powerful computer in a data center connected to the internet. This computer contains multiple servers that can be used by other customers. These customers share the server but not their allocated resources. This … Read more
Summary. VPS vs shared hosting. With shared web hosting you share all the resources with other customers. You can compare it with renting a room and sharing the garden, the entrance, stairs, kitchen, CR etc. with others. So shared web hosting is less secure. VPS can be compared with an apartment building where one of … Read more
What is a CPU Core? The CPU (central processing unit) core (processor) of a CPU is the computing center of your VPS, so all calculations are performed here. The number of CPU Cores indicates the number of server processors that your VPS can use and determines the speed at which your VPS can process instructions … Read more
What is RAM? RAM (Random Access Memory) is the working memory expressed in number of GigaBytes (GB) that is included with your VPS. RAM is used to (temporarily) store (processor) data and is very decisive for the speed of the applications on your VPS. The maximum amount of RAM a VPS can use on our … Read more
Summary. Debian vs Ubuntu. Advantages of Debian operating system on your VPS: Open source software Lightweight Numerous configuration options Can easily be adjusted Disadvantages of Debian operating system: Only for experienced users Fewer updates Advantages of Ubuntu operating system on your VPS: Suitable for inexperienced users Can also be installed on mobile devices Always up … Read more
Summary. What is CentOS? People also often ask “is CentOS Linux?” and the answer is “yes”. CentOS (Community ENTerprise Operating System) is an operating system based on the Linux kernel for PCs, servers and VPS. The distribution is one of the most widely used non-commercial Linux versions worldwide and is based on the RedHat Enterprise … Read more
Summary. How to install ffmpeg on Linux? Very easy: with the company Linux Hosts Inc. (see below) ffmpeg is automatically included in the Control Panel. So there’s no need to install ffmpeg simply because it is already installed for you! If you don’t want a control panel for some reason you can scroll down to … Read more
Summary. How to install WordPress on a VPS? Normally when you have a good control panel installed on your virtual private server then installing WordPress is a piece of cake. The only thing you have to do is press a few buttons and voila, your WP installation is finished! On the other hand there can … Read more
Summary. Ideas for VPS. 11 ideas for virtual private servers in 2021. A VPS can be used for: a mail server. a development environment. a gameserver. a cloud service. a media server. hosting your website or application. a private, secure playground hosting websites of others. VPN. a seedbox for torrenting. trading stocks, options or Forex. … Read more
Summary: Is VPS Cloud Hosting? If you ask me if VPS is the same as cloud hosting then my answer is no. However, if you have a real good VPS you don’t need the Cloud. In this article we’ll explain why. Cloud Hosting is known for its reliability. If a web server fails, for whatever … Read more
Summary: Is VPS worth it? Yes, it’s definitely worth trying VPS when your shared hosting account can no longer handle the work or if a dedicated server is too expensive. Think of large numbers of visitors, many uploads or downloads, complicated software that needs to be installed and much more. You pay a bit more … Read more
Summary: Pros and cons of VPS hosting. The advantages are: cheap, fast, secure, flexible, scalable, and all the freedom to do what you want with the server. The disadvantage is that you need to understand web servers. You should know how to configure and maintain a virtual private server and how to install programs on … Read more
Summary: Server hosting or VPS? VPS or web hosting. You hardly need any technical knowledge for a server hosting account. For example, if you want to install WordPress on your website, pressing a few buttons is enough to install WP within minutes. You share the web space with other customers and that makes shared cloud … Read more
Summary: Cloud server or VPS? Web hosting can be divided into shared hosting, VPS, semi-dedicated web server, dedicated servers and bare metal servers. A bare metal server is the most advanced type of dedicated hosting while VPS is the most advanced type of shared hosting. All these types of hosting can also be used in … Read more
Summary: How does VPS work? A VPS (also called vServer or virtual private server) works like a dedicated web server. However unlike the physical dedicated server a VPS server is virtualized. Server virtualization is the method of splitting up a physical web server into multiple independent virtual servers. Each virtual server can run its own … Read more
Summary: How to buy VPS? If you are planning to purchase a VPS, first try to answer the following questions for yourself: How much can I pay? What will the VPS be used for? Will it be a Linux or Windows operating system? Which Linux or Windows version do I prefer and why? KVM or … Read more
Summary: Best VPS for Forex. The recommended Forex VPS is offered by the company Linux Hosts Inc. Why they are better than others? Well, they have the fastest, most comprehensive, most flexible and most reliable virtual servers and admins. Many of the company’s customers are happy Forex traders including me. They have 2 kinds of … Read more
Summary: VPS or home server? If you are technically savvy and you are the lucky owner of a successful website or application or you have that golden idea of which you’re sure that it will bring success, you may be wondering whether it is worth having your own web server at home or would VPS … Read more
Summary: How to make a VPS server at home? If you really want to know how to make a VPS on your computer, we recommend the company Antsle. They have a large number of virtual private servers on offer. The fact that companies such as IBM, Dell, Symantec, AT&T and General Electric are among their … Read more
Summary: Can I use VPS for VPN? Yes, you can have a VPS with VPN thanks to WireGuard. WireGuard is a simple, fast and modern VPN that utilizes the best cryptography. It is faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPsec. WireGuard has a much better performance than OpenVPN. It is designed as a Virtual … Read more
Summary: VPS vs VPC. Compare VPS to Virtual Private Cloud. The similarities: Both are virtual so no physical machines are being used by the customers. Both are private so your resources are not shared with others. Both are multi-tenant environments so others are using the same system as you. The many differences between VPS and … Read more
Summary: Minecraft. Minecraft is a fantastic computer game from 2011. You can place cube-shaped objects on a grid in a vast area. The game automatically builds an environment, with resources, opponents, animals, tunnel systems, mountain formations, lakes, etc. The player has his own avatar with which he can actively adjust the environment. PS: More on … Read more
Summary: Can I change my web hosting company? Yes, you can, absolutely! The cancellation procedure you find in this article is valid for all web hosting companies. So you’ve come to the right place. Basically you have 2 options: You do all the work yourself and that involves quite a bit. Before you cancel your … Read more
Summary: Is cloud hosting better and is it shared? That’s a good question. But, what do you mean by “better”? Better than what? Better than shared hosting, dedicated hosting or VPS? Well, okay then, I know that shared website hosting is the most commonly used form of hosting, so I assume you mean to ask … Read more
Summary: How to do your own web hosting? Well, that’s not as easy and cheap as you might think. Here are the main guidelines: Choose an Internet provider with the highest possible upload speed. For self hosting, your computer must be left on 24 hours a day. To save on electricity costs, it is best … Read more
Summary: Cloud web hosting vs web hosting. With shared hosting your site is hosted on one web server only and this computer is shared with other users. This sharing increases security risks. Shared hosting is the cheapest option. Cloud hosting on the other hand is more expensive because multiple web servers are in use to … Read more
Summary: Dedicated web hosting pros and cons. Why use it? Disadvantages of dedicated hosting. It is much more expensive than other hosting systems. For example, the semi-dedicated CLOUD plans of Linux Hosts Inc. are an excellent and much cheaper alternative (see below). You need a lot of technical knowledge about web servers and about how … Read more
