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Originally Posted by ltaylor
I've seen alot about VPS servers lately. Virtual Private Servers.
Can anyone describe the difference between VPS and shared?
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Yes, there are several threads here were I explain that clearly. Do a search!
The short answer is that a VPS is a "virtual server" in other words, you have your own processes running for things like email and webserver. The value of that is that it gives you increased security and the ability to run with custom settings.
In the shared environment, users can often access directories that are outside of their root. /tmp for example. Also, the mail and apache processes run for all uses on the system. So Exim is running for you and everyone else. If someone gets 10,000 email, your email is queued in their with theirs to be processed. (on a VPS, your mail is queued with your mail alone).
The disadvantage to a VPS is that they tend to use more processor power than a shared account, so the accounts are smaller and cost more than shared accounts (to pass on the cost to you). The VPS software also costs money, so that cost is passed along as well.
With inexpensive servers costing around $99.00 a month, it is difficult to justify using a VPS. Why use a VPS when you can buy a whole server for just a bit more?
11-27-2006, 06:55 PM
Re: VPS Servers
