As people and businesses find that they need more resources than a typical shared account, but less than a full dedicated server, many hosts have rushed in to fill the void with VPS (Virtual Private Server) and Reseller Account solution? But what does that mean? What's the difference?
Well, for starters, they both might mean the exact same thing. The term 'reseller account' only means that you are given the ability to act as a 'middleman' between those that need a shared hosting account, and those that own a dedicated server. In fact, a VPS is usually also a reseller account.
A VSP account is a virtual server. It acts just as a dedicated server does. On a Linux VSP, you're usually given access to a program such as WHM that allows you to control all aspects of the server, including creating several different cpanel account, and what IPs point to where.
If you are looking for more stability than a shared hosting account provides, and you need more than a couple of cpanel accounts and IP addresses, then you probably need a VPS (if not a full blown dedicated server). Make sure you ask how many VPS accounts are allocated for each server, and that you have a dedicated portion of the CPU. You'll also want to make sure you have ample dedicated RAM. I find that I need around 128meg of dedicated ram per cpanel account on my VPS, and I like to have that burstable to at least a gig.
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Web Hosting for Virtual Private Servers, Expanded at Crucial Paradigm
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 14:16Dallas, Texas - (The Hosting News) - November 26, 2008 - Shared, reseller, dedicated and managed web hosting solutions firm, Crucial Paradigm, is expanding its Virtual Private Server hosting platform portfolio of offerings.
Dedicated Server Firm, SoftLayer, Sponsors Microsoft Developer Network Event
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 14:06Dallas, Texas - (The Hosting News) - November 26, 2008 - On-demand hosting services and virtual data center provider for the small to medium enterprise (SME), SoftLayer, will sponsor the multi-city developer collaboration tour, by Microsoft.
NTT Managed Hosting Firm, to Debut Whitepaper, at 2008 IEEE Globecom Conference
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 13:57New York, New York - (The Hosting News) - November 26, 2008 - NTT America, Inc. (NTTA), a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation and network integrator, hosting and web services firm, has debuted its newest network security white paper.
Web Hosting, VoIP Firm, Covad, Appoints New Wholesale Division General Manager
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 13:48San Jose, California - (The Hosting News) - November 26, 2008 - Web host and national provider of integrated voice and data communications firm, Covad Communications Group, Inc., has appointed William R. Ferraiuolo as the General Manager of the company's Wholesale division.
JaguarPC Web Hosting, Premieres Client Loyalty Program
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 14:14Houston, Texas - (The Hosting News) - November 25, 2008 - Web hosting solutions firm, JaguarPC, has unveiled a comprehensive client loyalty program, whereby customers may earn points towards rewards such as service credit, free hosting, and upgrades, among other offerings.
Server Hosting, Colocation Provider, Deploys Force10 Network S-Series
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 14:07San Jose, California - (The Hosting News) - November 25, 2008 - Xand Corporation has deployed Force10 Networks' S-Series solution, at its primary data center located at the company's headquarters in Westchester County, New York.
Web Hosting Virtualization Exchange 2008 Educational Event Scheduled
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 13:56Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania - (The Hosting News) - November 25, 2008 - Management and technology consulting company, Interphase Systems, will be hosting a one day event for IT leaders of any knowledge level, geared toward educating and discussing virtualization.
Web Hosting Solutions Firm, Peak 10 Raleigh Facility Expands
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 13:47Raleigh, North Carolina - (The Hosting News) - November 25, 2008 - Independent data center operator and managed services provider, Peak 10, has expanded its national presence, through a leveraged partnership with Progress Energy and PowerSecure, for advanced solutions.
