Virtual private server - Revision history

Anduck at 20:41, 31 October 2015

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	A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider. ~~http://www.hostamus.com/~~		A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider.

	Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.		Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.

Hellomotow at 12:23, 18 June 2015

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	A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider.		A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider. http://www.hostamus.com/

	Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.		Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.

Taras at 02:33, 29 April 2015

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	A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider.		A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider.

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	==Cloud servers==		==Cloud servers==
	~~[[File:Cloud_server.png\|thumb\|right\|Cloud Server]]~~
	Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.		Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.
	Difference between cloud servers and traditional VPS		Difference between cloud servers and traditional VPS
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	From the above mentioned reasons, it is clear to see why cloud servers are such a favorite amongst the VPS crowd. Not only do they offer several benefits and are more secure, stable and efficient, they are extremely economical as well which is why they are preferred especially by those who are new to the business of running websites and hence, do not have a large or flexible budget.		From the above mentioned reasons, it is clear to see why cloud servers are such a favorite amongst the VPS crowd. Not only do they offer several benefits and are more secure, stable and efficient, they are extremely economical as well which is why they are preferred especially by those who are new to the business of running websites and hence, do not have a large or flexible budget.

	~~==External Links==~~

	* [http://libertyvps.net/ LibertyVPS.net] NL-based offshore VPS hosting provider that supports free-speech and bitcoin payments.
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server/ Virtual Private Network] Virtual Private Network in Wikipedia.
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	[[Category:Web hosting]]		[[Category:Web hosting]]
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Liberty: /* Advantages of opting for purchases through bitcoin */

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Advantages of opting for purchases through bitcoin

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	One of the reasons bitcoins has attained massive popularity is due to the fact that banks, governments and any other financial entities cannot interrupt or stop any user transactions being made through bitcoins. Furthermore, they have no power to freeze any bitcoin accounts either. Since the system is a peer to peer system, its users experience a degree of freedom much greater than that experienced by people using the national currency.		One of the reasons bitcoins has attained massive popularity is due to the fact that banks, governments and any other financial entities cannot interrupt or stop any user transactions being made through bitcoins. Furthermore, they have no power to freeze any bitcoin accounts either. Since the system is a peer to peer system, its users experience a degree of freedom much greater than that experienced by people using the national currency.
	Thus, you could use servers from other countries as well without facing any difficulties or additional duties from the governments of either country.		Thus, you could use servers from other countries as well without facing any difficulties or additional duties from the governments of either country.

	*Untaxed purchases:
	The earlier points mentioned the fact that bitcoin transactions are completely anonymous and even governments are powerless to intervene even if they want to. Hence, you will not have to pay any duties or taxes when you select a virtual private server and use bitcoins for the transactions. This will save you a lot of money over the years.

	*Transaction fees are incredibly low:		*Transaction fees are incredibly low:

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Cloud servers

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	Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.		Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.
	Difference between cloud servers and traditional VPS		Difference between cloud servers and traditional VPS
	There are ~~four~~ main differences between cloud servers and traditional VPS, namely:		There are three main differences between cloud servers and traditional VPS, namely:
	*While a VPS is based on a single physical server which is split up between users a cloud server makes use of resources which are distributed through many physical servers.		*While a VPS is based on a single physical server which is split up between users a cloud server makes use of resources which are distributed through many physical servers.
	*While a VPS is generally located on a third-party web hosting provider, a cloud server is mainly situated on a data center which you own.
	*While a VPS has to be manually updated by the provider or tech support, a cloud server is built with scalability in mind and hence, can quickly and efficiently be updates via the administrative panel.		*While a VPS has to be manually updated by the provider or tech support, a cloud server is built with scalability in mind and hence, can quickly and efficiently be updates via the administrative panel.
	*Since you have to bear the cost of hardware for a cloud server, it can end up being rather expensive. You can compromise by deciding to opt for a hosted private cloud, though that will result in you losing control of the entire server. On the other hand, a traditional VPS is always significantly less expensive than cloud servers.		*Since you have to bear the cost of hardware for a cloud server, it can end up being rather expensive. You can compromise by deciding to opt for a hosted private cloud, though that will result in you losing control of the entire server. On the other hand, a traditional VPS is always significantly less expensive than cloud servers.

Liberty: /* Deciding between Windows and Linux */

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Deciding between Windows and Linux

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	===Deciding between Windows and Linux===		===Deciding between Windows and Linux===
	One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range ~~ofapplications~~ as well.		One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range of applications as well.
	On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you ~~want applications~~ such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.		On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you use technologies such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.

	===What configuration do you want for your server?===		===What configuration do you want for your server?===

Liberty: /* Deciding between Windows and Linux */

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Deciding between Windows and Linux

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	===Deciding between Windows and Linux===		===Deciding between Windows and Linux===
	One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems ~~currently~~ being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range ofapplications as well.		One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range ofapplications as well.
	On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you want applications such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.		On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you want applications such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.

Liberty: /* A brief introduction */

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A brief introduction

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	==A brief introduction==		==A brief introduction==
	A virtual private server refers to a virtual machine which is generally sold as a service by ~~services~~ which provide Internet hosting. A VPS tends to run its own copy of operating systems where the customers are granted super user-level access to the server, basically allowing them to install nearly any software that can run on the relevant operating system.		A virtual private server refers to a virtual machine which is generally sold as a service by service providers which provide Internet hosting. A VPS tends to run its own copy of operating systems where the customers are granted super user-level access to the server, basically allowing them to install nearly any software that can run on the relevant operating system.
	For most purposes, a virtual private server is similar to a physical server and since they are software-defined, they can be more easily configured and created.		For most purposes, a virtual private server is similar to a physical server and since they are software-defined, they can be more easily configured and created.

Liberty at 08:54, 28 April 2015

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Liberty at 08:44, 28 April 2015

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	A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting ~~service~~.		A '''virtual private server''' ('''VPS''') is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider.

	Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.		Once you decided to create or start a new website, a host of challenges await you. One of the biggest challenges you will face in this regard is the decision on which hosting package to avail in order to run your website successfully.

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	Once you decide to switch to a VPS, you should take into consideration certain factors which will help you in deciding the appropriate VPS for you. Compared to shared hosting, a VPS server requires you to consider a lot more factors in order to reach an informed decision related to a VPS which is best suited to running your website. Some of the factors that you need to think about before selecting a VPS include:		Once you decide to switch to a VPS, you should take into consideration certain factors which will help you in deciding the appropriate VPS for you. Compared to shared hosting, a VPS server requires you to consider a lot more factors in order to reach an informed decision related to a VPS which is best suited to running your website. Some of the factors that you need to think about before selecting a VPS include:

	==Is the VPS managed or unmanaged?==		===Is the VPS managed or unmanaged?===

	While using a shared hosting server, you do not have access to the entire server, unlike in a VPS, where the entire virtual server is under your complete control. Hence, either you or someone you employ will have to look after the server and ensure that its performance remains optimum. If your VPS provider takes charge of maintaining the server, it is known as a managed server. On the other hand, in an unmanaged VPS, the entire responsibility of the server will rest on your shoulders.		While using a shared hosting server, you do not have access to the entire server, unlike in a VPS, where the entire virtual server is under your complete control. Hence, either you or someone you employ will have to look after the server and ensure that its performance remains optimum. If your VPS provider takes charge of maintaining the server, it is known as a managed server. On the other hand, in an unmanaged VPS, the entire responsibility of the server will rest on your shoulders.
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	Furthermore, different providers offer different plans related to managed hosting and often, even the same vendor can offer a variety of plans for managed hosting. It would be a good idea to remember this as well when considering a managed hosting plan for your VPS.		Furthermore, different providers offer different plans related to managed hosting and often, even the same vendor can offer a variety of plans for managed hosting. It would be a good idea to remember this as well when considering a managed hosting plan for your VPS.

	==Deciding between Windows and Linux==		===Deciding between Windows and Linux===
	One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems currently being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range ofapplications as well.		One of the most important factors that you need to keep in mind is the operating system of your server. Currently, Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems currently being offered by providers. Since Linux is an open source software, it costs less than Windows. In addition, it is also considered to be more user friendly while supporting a far greater range ofapplications as well.
	On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you want applications such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.		On the other hand, there are still some applications which are only supported on Windows and not on Linux. Hence, if you want applications such as ASP.NET and ASP, then you may be better off with Windows rather than Linux.
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	There will be a point in your life where the needs of your website will be too much for a shared hosting server to manage and VPS hosting will eventually become a necessity for you. Meanwhile, you need to take great care to ensure that the VPS which you select is appropriate for your needs and requirements. Hence, you need to start by making a list of your requirements and then comparing various servers before coming to a conclusion on the best possible server for you.		There will be a point in your life where the needs of your website will be too much for a shared hosting server to manage and VPS hosting will eventually become a necessity for you. Meanwhile, you need to take great care to ensure that the VPS which you select is appropriate for your needs and requirements. Hence, you need to start by making a list of your requirements and then comparing various servers before coming to a conclusion on the best possible server for you.

	===Is it possible to pay for VPS with bitcoins?===		==Is it possible to pay for VPS with bitcoins?==
	Bitcoins refer to a digital currency which is both created as well as held electronically. Instead of being printed like euros or dollars, bitcoins are created by people as well as businesses by using software which can solve mathematical problems.		Bitcoins refer to a digital currency which is both created as well as held electronically. Instead of being printed like euros or dollars, bitcoins are created by people as well as businesses by using software which can solve mathematical problems.
	Over the past few years, bitcoins have steadily grown in popularity and hence, due to their phenomenal demand, in value as well. In fact, bitcoins are probably the most popular digital currency in the world right now. Taking note of this, many websites have started allowing payments to be made via bitcoins as well as more traditional means such as PayPal or credit cards.		Over the past few years, bitcoins have steadily grown in popularity and hence, due to their phenomenal demand, in value as well. In fact, bitcoins are probably the most popular digital currency in the world right now. Taking note of this, many websites have started allowing payments to be made via bitcoins as well as more traditional means such as PayPal or credit cards.
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	Bitcoin users can often even avail additional protection from attacks via services offered by the providers such as Bitcoin DDos protection, which can allow you to fend off any attack whatsoever.		Bitcoin users can often even avail additional protection from attacks via services offered by the providers such as Bitcoin DDos protection, which can allow you to fend off any attack whatsoever.

	==Recurring payments with bitcoin==		===Recurring payments with bitcoin===
	The main problem faced by users paying for VPS through bitcoin is the fact that while payments to VPS service providers are generally monthly, bitcoin generally does not support recurring payments. This is mainly due to the fact that bitcoin is a push technology i.e. a transaction which has to be initiated by the publisher rather than the client or the receiver.		The main problem faced by users paying for VPS through bitcoin is the fact that while payments to VPS service providers are generally monthly, bitcoin generally does not support recurring payments. This is mainly due to the fact that bitcoin is a push technology i.e. a transaction which has to be initiated by the publisher rather than the client or the receiver.
	In order to be able to make consistent or recurring payments with bitcoins, it would be a good idea to generate and then email the service provider with a new bitcoin address for each transaction which should be paid before the cutoff. You should then track the address in order to ensure that timely payment has been made.		In order to be able to make consistent or recurring payments with bitcoins, it would be a good idea to generate and then email the service provider with a new bitcoin address for each transaction which should be paid before the cutoff. You should then track the address in order to ensure that timely payment has been made.

	===Cloud servers===		==Cloud servers==
	[[File:Cloud_server.png\|thumb\|right\|Cloud Server]]		[[File:Cloud_server.png\|thumb\|right\|Cloud Server]]
	Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.		Cloud servers are a type of virtual private servers with far greater advantages offered to those deciding to purchase them. In fact, they are touted to be the next generation of virtual private servers.