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Introduction to VPS Server
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtual machine that resides on a server with other virtual machines. With a VPS, you have your own operating system installation. As a result, you have much greater control over system configuration. You can install programs and applications that are unsupported or not allowed on shared hosting accounts.
For people with simple websites and basic hosting needs, a shared hosting account is all they'll ever need. But if you are a developer, you may find that a VPS plan better suits your needs. Especially when the entry cost has never been lower -- you can get a basic VPS for less than $10 USD per month.
Webhost.Berlin offers two types of VPS account plans: semi-managed and managed. We have designed these plans to provide you with greater flexibility and control.
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Managed VPS
Managed VPS plans offer a managed environment similar to our shared hosting accounts, but with increased resource availability. If you are outgrowing a shared hosting environment, but are not ready yet to make the leap to a dedicated server, you should consider a managed VPS. This plan is also a good option if you need certain customizations that are not provided with shared hosting plans, but you would still like Webhost.Berlin to handle configuration changes, software upgrades, and other system administration tasks.
By default, all managed VPS plans include cPanel. You can also add WebHost Manager for an additional monthly fee.
Semi-managed VPS
Unlike managed VPS plans, semi-managed VPS plans are not actively managed by Webhost.Berlin. Semi-managed VPS plans are for more advanced users who are comfortable using the command-line interface and doing system administration tasks. These plans include root account access so you can customize the server as much as necessary. As a result, you are responsible for the following items:
- Application installation and configuration.
- Upgrades.
- Security patches.
- Reboots.
- Backups.
- Custom partitioning.
- Fixing broken user accounts and resetting passwords.
These plans are called “semi-managed” because Webhost.Berlin provides the following services:
- Infrastucture management, including network, power, security, hardware, and virtual machine hosts.
- Initial provisioning of VPS accounts (using our default templates).
- Re-provisioning the VPS with a different operating system.
- Complete reset of the VPS back to original settings (this erases all data).
- Provisioning additional IP addresses.
- Reverse DNS management and delegation.
Semi-managed VPS plans do not include cPanel. Instead, SolusVM and SSH are the primary administration interfaces. SSH also provides you access to the L3 QuickInstaller. The L3 QuickInstaller enables you to install Django, Grails, and Zope, and many more applications quickly and easily. You can even suggest additional applications to add to the L3 QuickInstaller.
More Information
- For more information about managed VPS at Webhost.Berlin, please visit this page.
- For more information about semi-managed VPS at Webhost.Berlin, please visit this page.
