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A virtual server (VDS and VPS) is an excellent solution for internet projects that require more resources than virtual hosting can provide. A VPS server is also suitable for projects that require specific software or fine-tuning of the server.
By renting a VDS server, you can install any software and additional services that are not available on regular hosting.
With a virtual dedicated server, you gain full autonomy in both resources and management. Install any available operating systems – Windows, Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, Debian, AlmaLinux, any programs, packages, libraries, and configure them as needed.
A virtual server is denoted by the abbreviations VPS and VDS, which stand for Virtual Private Server and Virtual Dedicated Server, respectively. They are often compared, but in reality, these two names are simply synonymous and can be used interchangeably. VPS/VDS is a virtual simulation of a server deployed on real hardware. In other words, one powerful server can be divided into several VPS/VDS, each of which operates as a separate computer and is not affected by the actions of neighbors.
When renting a virtual server, each client receives a fixed amount of resources – disk space, RAM, the number of cores, a processor with a specific frequency, a separate operating system, and software. The lessee of a VDS server can place any data or software on it without restrictions, as only the service owner enjoys all the capabilities of VDS. Thanks to this, the VDS server is a productive and stable tool for work.
Among the advantages of renting virtual servers is also security since even technical support personnel do not have access to data placed on the VDS server – only the client does. Another advantage is the democratic price that small business representatives or aspiring developers can afford, as a virtual server is significantly cheaper than a dedicated server. Renting a VDS server allows paying a relatively small amount monthly instead of spending a large sum of money upfront on a server, for example, installed in an office.
An actively growing website consumes more resources than regular hosting can provide to handle the increasing traffic from visitors. This can lead to the inadequacy of the capabilities of shared hosting. In such cases, the solution may be renting a virtual server, commonly known as VPS hosting. Its resources are significantly greater than those of shared hosting, and the cost is not much higher, especially for simple configurations.
Let's consider examples of projects and tasks for which renting VPS servers is recommended.
Online Stores: Online stores with a large number of products and high daily visitor traffic can benefit from VPS hosting. As customers interact with the website, generating traffic, the site may experience increased load, especially during marketing campaigns. If the hosting resources are insufficient, the site may operate slowly, or in cases of excessive load, it may even crash. Renting a virtual server is an excellent solution for such websites.
E-commerce Platforms: The quick response of pages is crucial for online stores, as customers dislike delays. VDS hosting is more powerful than regular shared hosting, making it effective for servicing large e-commerce platforms. If your store is rapidly expanding, it is recommended to switch to VDS hosting (virtual server) in advance, anticipating peak performance exceeding limits.
Media Hosting Platforms: Photo hosting, video hosting, file-sharing platforms, and other sites with large media files may require VPS hosting. While most sites use compressed media content to save hosting resources, certain sites need to provide users with high-quality files, which tend to be larger. If your site sells photographs or operates a travel blog with embedded videos, you may need to invest in VPS hosting. It offers sufficient disk space and flexibility for installing necessary software that may not be available on standard hosting.
Web Design and Development Agencies: Virtual servers are beneficial for web design and development agencies providing digital services. Renting a virtual server provides a robust technical foundation, allowing resource-intensive graphic editors and other software to be installed. It enables the development of an environment for development and hosting client projects. Even the lowest-tier plan allows connecting an unlimited number of domains, allowing agencies to host client websites on their VDS and generate additional income from hosting. Renting VDS servers is a popular choice among website development studios.
Virtual Office: The capabilities of a virtual server extend to creating a virtual office. By renting a VDS server, clients can centralize all company data, remote desktops for employees, CRM systems, accounting software, tools for procurement and logistics automation, electronic document workflow software, IP telephony, and more. This solution is cost-effective, eliminating the need to pay for each cloud service separately; instead, clients can simply order a VDS. Additionally, since only the client has access to the rented virtual server, it ensures greater data security compared to using third-party platforms.
However, these are not the only capabilities of a virtual server. Its main advantage lies in the fact that while regular hosting allows only website hosting, VPS hosting has no such limitations. Renting virtual servers allows the installation of any software, the deployment of a virtual office, or a mail server—this service is versatile and suitable for various purposes.
FASTPANEL is a convenient, functional and modern control panel that is suitable for both beginners and experienced administrators, as it offers quite extensive opportunities for customizing and configuring the web server directly in the web shell without the need to use the server console. The control panel offers features that are mostly absent in other control panels, such as the installation of additional php extensions and modules or flexible customization of web environment parameters. We recommend choosing this panel if you do not have specific preferences.
Hestia CP is a free control panel developed on the basis of Vesta CP. It is its younger version and in many respects similar in terms of interface and functionality. An undoubted advantage over the previous distribution is the presence of a file manager and the ability to manage PHP versions. Another important point is that Hestia CP is supported by the development community, while updates for Vesta CP are no longer released. When choosing one of these panels, administrators are mostly guided by compatibility with the operating system installed on the server.
The control panel is installed on a virtual server and is completely free to use. It has a concise and logical interface that allows you to manage the server without making unnecessary movements. The basic configuration already includes the ability to create mail servers and DNS, manage PHP versions, work with databases through MySQL, schedule automatic tasks using Cron, and perform backups. APACHE+NGINX web servers, load monitoring and many other functions are available to clients for comfortable work.
For all virtual server customers, we provide an additional 50 GB of disk space on a separate server for backup. This allows you to optimally use the space on your server and not worry about the fact that software updates or changing settings may affect backups.
You get full root access to the ordered VDS server without restrictions, which means complete freedom of action on your virtual server. Root access remains with CityHost only if you have ordered full technical support for your VPS server.
We use professional equipment on clean SSD drives. Data transfer speed is 4-5 times higher than HDD, and 2-3 times higher than SAS drives with SSD caching. This allows us to achieve high speed of our clients' projects on VPS.
We made sure that managing the server was as simple and convenient as possible. Configuring the firewall, reinstalling the OS, rebooting and disconnecting, changing the tariff - all this is available in our control panel.
Reviews of CityHost clients
Extended virtual server administration – 750 UAH/month.
Premium VPS administration – the cost is calculated for each specific project.
Virtual server monitoring – 200 UAH/month.
Cityhost is an official Microsoft SPLA partner, allowing us to provide clients with servers pre-installed with licensed Windows Server systems. Windows VPS hosting is suitable for entrepreneurs using software developed on the .NET Framework and developers working with this platform. Purchasing a VPS server with a Windows OS is recommended if you prefer Microsoft SQL Server for database administration.
Renting a VPS with Windows is also suitable for hosting popular accounting programs, as much of such software requires the Windows operating system for optimal functionality.
The Windows VPS server has a user-friendly interface similar to that of home computer operating systems, making it easy to administer.
Technical Support: Our support team is motivated and professional, dedicated to resolving client issues comprehensively. Free installation and basic setup of the virtual server are provided to clients. For those who require professional assistance, an additional VPS server administration service is available.
User-Friendly Control Panel: Developed from scratch by Cityhost programmers, our intuitive and logical control panel is designed for both beginners and experienced users. We continually enhance the software and add new tools, ensuring that individuals unfamiliar with VPS server administration can quickly adapt.
Branded Components: We use only branded components from trusted suppliers such as Intel, Samsung, Supermicro, Dell, HP, and CISCO. Quality components are essential for the effective and uninterrupted operation of VPS servers.
Backup Storage: For VDS hosting tenants, we provide 50 gigabytes for backups on both foreign and Ukrainian servers. Clients can store backup copies of data and restore their website at any time in the event of system failures or other unforeseen circumstances.
SSD and NVMe Drives: Our servers feature next-generation SSD and NVMe drives that operate significantly faster than HDDs. These drives, which rely on transistors with no moving parts, offer greater reliability, and data transfer to and from the VDS server occurs at the speed of an electronic impulse.
Reliable Tier-3 Data Centers: Our servers are housed in Ukrainian and international Tier-3 data centers with a proven track record and the trust of clients. Ukrainian data centers have generators and provide uninterrupted services regardless of power outages, ensuring the stability of our clients' VPS servers in any conditions.
Choice of Server Location: VDS server renters have the option to choose the country where the equipment is located — either in Ukraine or the Netherlands. Both options are reliable and cost-effective, but due to the current situation in Ukraine, many clients opt for European servers.
System Notifications: To keep clients informed about payment deadlines or important changes, we send warning and recommendation emails to their registered email addresses. Clients can also subscribe to a Telegram chatbot for important notifications.
Excellent Price-to-Quality Ratio: We constantly work on improving the quality of our services and creating convenient solutions for clients. Our prices are democratic and flexible — clients can always save by renting a VPS server for an extended period or taking advantage of promotional offers. VDS servers can be tested for a nominal fee to help clients determine if the service meets their needs.
Client-Exclusive Data Access: All our virtual servers come with full root access, which is exclusively owned by the tenant. Even system administrators do not have as much control over VPS servers. Root access for staff members is granted only with the purchase of the administration service.
Why you should buy VDS
Virtual servers are essential for maintaining websites that require more server resources than regular hosting can provide — these include online stores, news websites, or entertainment sites with high traffic. Renting a VPS is also necessary for installing specific software, deploying a development environment, or using licensed Windows for multiple users. Since companies must install only licensed software, renting a Windows VPS and providing remote access to several employees is much cheaper than buying separate licenses for each workstation.
Cost of renting a VPS server
The price is influenced by the chosen configuration, the country of placement, the installed operating system, and the order period. All tariffs can be viewed on our website in the VPS/VDS section. The most affordable VPS in our lineup is the KVM-35 plan, which includes 2GB of RAM, two cores, and 35GB of disk space. A more powerful VPS will be more expensive, as the price depends on the resources allocated to the user. VPS hosting can be rented for a period ranging from one to 12 months. The longer the payment period, the cheaper the cost. If you want to buy VPS inexpensively, simply choose a longer payment period.
Where our virtual servers are located
Cityhost's VPS servers are located in the Netherlands and Ukraine, in reliable and proven Tier 3 data centers. The price varies slightly depending on the country. When placing an order, you should check the checkbox next to the country of placement and choose one of the suggested options.
VDS server testing: is there a trial period
Cityhost offers a trial period for VPS servers, which lasts for 5 days. During this period, you need to pay a symbolic amount, as specified in the tariffs for virtual servers. The trial period is also available for VPS with Windows. You can test the performance before deciding to buy a virtual server for an extended period.
Operating systems installed on virtual servers
Renting a VPS involves two types of OS: licensed Windows Server (paid) and Linux (free). For Linux, several distributions are available: CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian.
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