What Is Virtual Dedicated Hosting?

Virtual Dedicated Hosting is also referred to as VPS. Its takes up the space between a shared hosting account and a dedicated hosting account. This service has become more popular in the past 5 years. This is due to great improvements in the virtualization technologies. A virtual dedicated server is similar to a shared hosting account with multiple accounts on one server. However, you also have full control over the virtual dedicated server.

The main difference between the virtual dedicated server and a dedicated server is that you do not have all the resources that a dedicated server has to offer. For example, if the system has 4GB of physical ram installed in it, then you will be given only 512 MB of it. This allows for multiple accounts. About 8 to 12 can be put on the same server. 

There is no drastic difference between shared hosting and virtual dedicated hosting. The main differece is the level of access you will have with your account.Shared hosting will give you only FTP access. It will also give you some control panel access to carry out the most basic operations. VPS gives you the option of having a control panel and FTP server set up for you. It comes in a package and will be configured for you for an additional monthly fee. With Virtual dedicated server you will have complete root access. This lets you perform any operation you want to on the server. 

Benefits of Virtual Dedicated Hosting:

The main benefit of Virtual Dedicated Hosting is the price. Most of the Virtual Dedicated Hosting packages start around a $30 a month for the lowest tier. This can vary depending on the choice of control panel, level of support etc. When compared to a a dedicated server, which usually start at $99 a month, the price for a virtual dedicated server is obviously much more manageable and quite reasonable. 

The other benefit of Virtual Dedicated Hosting is that it is an ideal steeping stone from a shared hosting account. You get the option of having a control panel on your virtual dedicated server. This will let you to safely and smoothely transition to a new hosting solution that will give you more control. A Virtual Dedicated Server provides a platform for learning so that you can be prepared to move onto a full dedicated server.This helps you prepare for the responsibility of maintaining your own dedicated server as the responsibilities for the same are almost the same.