LOW COST VPS HOSTING

Low cost VPS hosting

Low cost virtual private server is the best solution for hosting small sites in different directions. VPS - is a part of a full-fledged physical server, which is provided to a client for temporary use on terms of the lease. Virtualization is carried out with the help of a hypervisor - a program or hardware circuit, which provides parallel operation of multiple operating systems on one and the same host computer.

Low power of VPS can be compensated by intelligent server optimization through data compression, activation of caching, as well as the installation of intelligent settings for all software, web servers and CMS. In this case, you can significantly save your budget, because the cost of the monthly rent will be minimized.

Why you may need a low cost VPS hosting

In terms of functions and features VPS is almost no different from the usual physical server, and can perform about the same tasks:

1. Site Hosting. You can host several different domains and databases for each of them simultaneously on one VPS - here everything depends only on capacities available within the chosen plan.
2. Setting up corporate infrastructure. Mailboxes of company employees, databases, QuickBooks accounting, as well as various working documents - all this, if necessary, can be loaded on a remote server.
3. Setting up remote desktops. Teamwork on a single project is convenient, and with the help of remote desktop technology, you can easily organize the joint work of multiple specialists.
4. Traders - for launching resource-intensive exchange programs and ensuring their round-the-clock operation VPS is ideal. It allows keeping constant control over open positions.
5. Maintenance of game servers. It also happens that VPS is rented for the creation own game server in some online projects like DayZ, Arma 3, CS:GO, GTA V and others. In some cases, these servers can even be monetized by selling in-game items, and content for real money.
6. Setting up proxy servers to provide free access to blocked sites. Yes, unlike VPN, a proxy server does not provide data encryption, but if the server belongs to you and is used for personal purposes, it is not required.
7. Organization of round-the-clock video surveillance with the possibility of long-term video storage.

And this is not an exhaustive list of situations why you may need low cost VPS hosting.

Choosing the best VPS configuration

The configuration of the server directly affects its performance and multitasking. The higher the processing power of the server, the more resource-intensive tasks it will be able to perform - a simple rule. The main criteria for selection are:

1. RAM. VPS requires a minimum of 1 GB - this will be more than enough to accommodate several small sites. If we are talking about a small static site without using PHP and mySQL, about 20 MB of RAM will be enough. Landing Page (business card sites) consume even less.
2. Operating system. Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD, RedHat, CentOS - you can put absolutely any operating system on your VPS. Client-oriented hosting companies offer the opportunity to download even their own compiled distributions to the server, if necessary.
3. Number of CPU cores. Web servers do not require large CPU power, so the configuration with 2 cores in most cases enough for the eyes.
4. Storage space. Used for storing data on the server. How much you need depends on your projects.

Which VPS configuration is the best for you - depends on individual needs and requirements. We recommend that you consult with HostZealot's specialists to have a more detailed discussion on this issue.

Inexpensive OS for your budget

In fact, many operating systems are distributed for free, so in most cases, you will be able to pick up such a plan that you do not have to pay for the OS. But there are exceptions - for example, the RedHat Enterprise distribution is aimed at corporate use, and it is paid. The same is true of the various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10 Enterprise.

As for the standard operating systems, they are free - Debian, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, and CentOS.

Virtualization makes a difference

Virtualization is the software simulation of multiple virtual servers on a single physical server. The degree of isolation, stability of operation, and security of these platforms will depend on the virtualization technology:

Software virtualization - A platform is run on top of the host operating system that emulates the operation of hardware components and allocates resources among multiple guest systems. More often than not, it can't guarantee that guest system are isolated from each other, so clients can interfere with each other and cause inconvenience.

Hardware virtualization - is implemented with the support of special processor architecture. It provides complete isolation of guest systems from each other.

HostZealot uses KVM hardware virtualization technology because it is one of the best hypervisors available today for providing privacy, security and isolation of guest systems. We provide remote access to the virtual server console on a virtual hardware level, up to the possibility of modifying the kernel of the operating system installed on the VPS.

Managed or unmanaged hosting

Managed VPS - is a type of hosting, when the control of all aspects of the server falls on the shoulders of the hosting provider. The client gets access to the server and can use it on a basic level, but he will not have access to the core system. The hoster takes on the task of updating the software, he is also responsible for managing the mail, database, creating backups. This option is more expensive, because there is a surcharge for administration services, but you do not get full control over the server.

Unmanaged VPS suits more experienced users, who want to control all server settings and software by themselves. When renting unmanaged hosting client gets root access to the server, that is, his actual rights will be much broader. In many situations, this is critical.

Conclusion

HostZealot offers VPS and dedicated servers of different configurations. We cooperate with trusted data centers all over the world:

• Tbilisi (Georgia);
• Seattle (United States);
• London (United Kingdom);
• Amsterdam (Netherlands);
• Tallinn (Estonia);
• Stockholm (Sweden);
• Warsaw (Poland);
• Toronto (Canada);
• Dallas (USA) and many others.

Our servers are located in different parts of the world, so each customer can choose the best location for their projects. Ask the Livechat for a more in-depth consultation on your questions.