One choice of web hosting that has gained a lot of ground in recent times is the Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting.  That is because it presents you with the flexibility, versatility and speeds of devoted and committed servers at a cost that is very much comparable to that of shared servers.  This kind of web hosting is ideal for those who cannot afford the cost of a wholly committed server and are into the reseller hosting activity.  They are also ideal for those who are owners of many websites and desire to provide each one with sufficient bandwidth so that they can be accessed speedily and without any of the problems associated with that of shared servers, notorious for slow speeds.  VPS, all said and done is a very attractive option for most website owners.

But what exactly is a VPS?

This is a standalone server or mega computer, which is hosted on something called the VPS Node or another name for a physical server.  The advantage with these VPS nodes is that they possess huge RAM and hard disk space which makes it possible to divide them into many VPS systems.  As a consequence, every VPS has its own RAM along with sufficient hard disk space and can therefore function like an independent server, though it is deriving its resources from the mother VPS Node.  The drive responses are quicker and there is no danger of any data loss.  This method of operation enables you to load software that you require, including any operating system, without compromising on the performance of any of the other VPS systems on that particular mother Node.

The customer thus partakes of the hardware, power supply, network facilities of that Node and shares the same with other customers linked to that Node.  This however, in no way compromises on the benefits of a VPS hosting system such as:

·    Dedicated RAM and disk space
·    Flexibility to load own operating system or other files
·    Control of administrative jobs like modifying server settings, freedom to load software
·    Running and maintaining the VPS like your own system, including booting and rebooting of the system

A VPS system is one which allows you the flexibility of something in between a shared and a dedicated kind of web hosting.  This is therefore ideal for those who are at the moment enjoying services of a shared host, but wish to upgrade to an environment which gives them a dedicated facility without having to pay a great deal extra.

The security system of a VPS is another advantage.  Since your VPS will have its own file system that is unique, there is no danger of anybody else getting access to your data and that provides for adequate peace of mind. Setting up a VPS is easy as well, thanks to the excellent start up support and tutorials presented by most service providers.

To summarize, hosting on a VPS is highly advocated for anybody wishing control, efficiency, speed and affordability.  It is easy to avail of and many hosting companies include VPS in their service offering.