Dedicated Server vs. VPS
VPS or virtual private server is a method of partitioning a physical server into multiple servers so that each has the appearance of being a dedicated server. Each VPS can run its own operating system and can be rebooted independent of the other partition/dedicated server systems. A dedicated server is a real and physical machine that is used by only one business to operate that business' websites and other web presence. In other words, VPS are several partitions on one machine, while the dedicated server refers to a physical machine.
With virtual private servers you have root access in order to build your own distribution for websites or blogs, multiple sites, mail servers data storage as well as a host of other web applications. VPS can be managed or unmanaged, the same as a dedicated server system. Unmanaged is not
so expensive and many businesses choose this route. A dedicated server is an entire computer, there are no partitions. It can be managed or unmanaged. If your business is chewing up bandwidth and lots of space, then chances are you need to be in a dedicated server
hosting plan, pronto.
However, many VPS hosting options available today, make virtual servers more powerful than older or poorly operated, low budget dedicated servers. Experts say that if you don't have a big CPU requirement, but do need lots of RAM then unmanaged VPS may be the way to go. It is certainly a less expensive way to operate. So why not stick with a shared hosting situation? It is after all cheaper than both VPS and dedicated servers. The reason for stepping out of a shared hosting situation is that you could be costing yourself business and money by continuing to share resources.
Shared hosting is great for start ups, just like riding a bike with training wheels is good when you're learning to ride. However, once you learn, you want to go faster, and farther quicker, and the training wheels, just like a shared hosting system, hinders your operation. So maybe the step to take is to get into a VPS and try it out. When you're ready step up to the total freedom of a dedicated server for your business. You will undoubtedly be glad you did in the long run. A managed system means that service company will handle your support. While an unmanaged system will mean that you're operating ala carte handling all support, security and software updates. The choice is yours.
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