VPS Hosting Articles

A fresh VPS is exposed to the public internet from the moment it boots. These 10 steps cover the practical security work you should complete before putting anything into production.

The spec sheet tells you the headline numbers. It rarely explains what those numbers mean in practice. This article breaks down the concrete differences between shared hosting and a VPS on RAM, CPU, process isolation, and root access, including an honest look at workloads where shared hosting holds up fine.

The labels 'managed' and 'unmanaged' get thrown around on every VPS provider's pricing page, but the scope of what is included varies enormously. This guide breaks down what each model actually covers, where the costs shift, and which type fits the way you work.

Shared hosting handles simple workloads well. It breaks down fast once you need a persistent process, a background worker, WebSocket support, or root access. This article covers the specific scenarios where a VPS is the only viable option.

A VPS is a virtual server carved from a physical machine, giving you dedicated resources and full control without the cost of renting an entire box. This guide explains what that means in practice, what types exist, and who actually needs one.

Two VPS providers at similar entry price points that deliver fundamentally different products: Contabo's unmanaged servers give you far more raw compute per dollar, while Ultahost's managed platform includes full server administration, backups, security patching, and 24-hour support.

OVHcloud and Ultahost target overlapping monthly budgets but deliver fundamentally different products. OVHcloud provides far more raw compute per dollar with free daily backup included at every tier; Ultahost wraps a managed service layer around a compact four-plan lineup that handles patching, caching, monitoring, and server recovery on your behalf.

Two of the most frequently compared budget VPS providers, matched on pricing, specs, included features, and practical trade-offs. Based on current US 12-month pricing from both sites.

Picking a VPS provider based on the spec sheet alone is a reliable way to end up disappointed. This guide covers the technical and operational features that actually determine whether a plan delivers on its promises.