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Your questions about the VPS server

What is a VPS ?

VPS is the acronym for Virtual Private Server. As the name suggests, it is a virtual private server. Using a virtualization solution, the resources of a physical machine are divided into virtual machines that are independent of each other. Thus, with a single machine, it is possible to create several VPS. Unlike shared hosting, here you have a pool of dedicated resources. Your experience cannot be marred by the misuse of resources by another user.

What is a VPS for ?

Like a dedicated server, a VPS can be used for almost any purpose. It is particularly sought after because it is scalable, indeed it is easy to adjust the necessary resources. Another advantage is that it is an economical hosting solution, in fact it is an inexpensive way to take advantage of dedicated resources.

Who can use a VPS?

Anyone can use a VPS, but it's generally recommended for users who want to manage a website and don't want to be limited by shared hosting but whose needs don't require investing in renting a server. dedicated.

How to choose a VPS server?

As with all hosting solutions, it is essential to understand your needs first. On that will depend the resources necessary for your service. What service do you want to host? Should your department protect itself against strong increases in load? What is your budget ? These are often the first questions that we encounter.

What is the cost of a VPS server?

Even though VPS servers are generally less expensive than dedicated servers, prices vary enormously depending on the resources chosen. But not only that, depending on whether you want Windows or Linux hosting, you will have to pay a license cost. So, at IKOULA for example, our offers start at 2.99 € HT / month.

Can I host multiple websites on a VPS?

Yes, you can host multiple websites on the same VPS. You will have to take care of the resources, which will therefore be shared between these several sites. Thus, be sure to allocate the right number of resources to each site so that they do not penalize each other.

The difference between VPS and Public Cloud?

As seen previously, a VPS is an isolated part of a physical machine. Can a virtual machine in the cloud represent an unlimited number of physical machines. Your choice should be made according to your needs. If you are looking for a budget solution, it is better to choose a VPS. If your project requires great flexibility and you want to anticipate its development, you should prefer a Cloud computing solution.

Difference between a VPS and a dedicated server?

VPS is the acronym for Virtual Private Server. As the name suggests, this is a virtual private server, you can benefit from the full resources of the machine. Concretely, virtualization is the division of physical machines into several virtual machines that are well partitioned and isolated from each other. The VPS therefore offers the same guarantees as a physical dedicated server, but allows greater flexibility. This is more or less the first brick of the Cloud..

What is a Linux VPS?

A Linux VPS is a virtual server on which a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu or Debian) is installed.

What to do with a Linux VPS?

Linux VPS is recommended for running the vast majority of online services. Here is a non-exhaustive list of what it is possible to do with a VPS: Storage, file sharing, game server (Minecraft server), mail server ...

What is a Windows VPS?

A Windows VPS is a virtual private server on which a Windows distribution is installed. You should choose Windows hosting if you want to run services that are part of the Microsoft environment. Please note that some services can only work with a Windows server.

How to install your Windows VPS?

To install a Windows VPS, all you need to do is choose a Windows server distribution when ordering your VPS. You can then install your services on your virtual private server.