Go for VPS – Save Money & Nerves

One of the smartest and cost effective measures a business can do is to go in for a VPS or what is known as a Virtual Private Server. It has all the advantages of having your own server. It comes at a lesser overall cost and without the consequent botheration of upkeep and maintenance.

VPS is a term used by Internet Hosting Services to refer to a virtual machine, at a remote location, which runs the same software and is just like having your own computer system in the office.   This virtual computer is dedicated to your individual needs and has all security measures to keep your data confidential and safe.

Having a VPS is like having a ‘time share’ on a large computer but goes one step further.  The virtualization extends this basic idea to the entire computer.  The virtualization software provides the illusion that there is more than one computer and peripherals.  Therefore, even though the resources are shared, the virtualization of the computer keeps the virtual servers as separate systems and thus ensures a greater level of security to each VPS.  Each of the VPS systems can run its own operating system and can even be rebooted individually, which gives it added flexibility.

The VPS system has been used for some time on mainframe computer as well as mid range computers.  With the advent of virtualization software technology, it has found increasing use in microcomputers too.  The function of the physical server in the VPS system, is to run a ‘hypervisor’, which then creates, releases as also manages the resources of the ‘guest’ OS on the virtual machines.  A portion of the main server is allocated to the guest OS and this is done in a manner such that the guest is not aware that it is only a part of the whole system.

There are many advantages in using a VPS.  The main advantages are:

• Lower total cost of owning a VPS.
• Scalability to meet growing business needs.
• Improved Flexibility and Reliability.
• Ease of use.

Cost Savings

A VPS costs much less than a hosted server or dedicated server and yet you get the same capabilities.  This is because a VPS hosting service uses economics of scale to reduce costs.

 Scalability

If your business grows it is possible to upgrade your VPS system.  It can easily be shifted to a larger server or be allotted to additional servers, to match the increased volume of business.  Mirroring and load balancing of servers is one of the advantages of the VPS system.

Improved Flexibility and Reliability

Since the VPS has its own operating environment, you can install whichever operating system or version you choose.  Software can be added or removed as required, to suit your needs for optimum performance.  You can customize the system to gain a competitive edge in your business.

Ease of Use

A VPS is like having your own operating system and is easy to use.  You do not need to worry about maintenance since this is will be looked after by the Service Provider.  They will have backup systems which will operate seamlessly, to ensure that there are no hiccups in your business operations.

A VPS cloud hosting system has all the factors which a business looks for.  It is cost effective, secure, easy to use and can be customized for particular business needs.  You do not need a server room and the consequent security system.  It has all the advantages of having your own computer system.

Author Bio:

Biljana is writer and a technology blogger, publishing useful information and online technology tips as well as latest information on virtual machines usage and  the cloud server storage best practices.

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