Everything you need to know about hiring a VPS.
WHAT IS A VPS?
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VPS (Virtual Private Server) is basically a computer hosted on a server in the cloud.
A server is divided into several parts, each of which acts virtually as an individual server.
Through a process called virtualization, resources are divided up to create several virtualized servers.
This is a virtual server capable of running various applications, with its space and data processing resources being exclusive to each user.
What are the advantages of a VPS?
There are countless advantages to hiring a VPS, here are a few.
VPS IS CUSTOMIZABLE
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You can configure and customize the server with the computing resources your application needs.
MORE AVAILABILITY
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Your application will have an uptime of over 99%.
VPS’s are on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All this so that websites and applications don’t go down and you can access them at any time and from anywhere.
MORE SCALABLE
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You can upgrade as your business grows and the need for more computing resources increases.
Simply access the customer area and request the desired upgrade.
MORE SAFETY
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Each server is allocated individually and its applications are totally isolated.
We have a team of professionals working around the clock to block any hacking attempt, and we provide DdoS protection for all our clients.
MORE ECONOMY
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Investing in a VPS is much cheaper than maintaining a physical server in your company.
The costs of maintaining the server, electrical system, maintenance, technical staff, cooling, etc. are extremely high.
What do I need to know to hire a VPS?
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1º Check the minimum requirements your application needs to run.
Ex: Operating system, CPU, ram memory and storage.
2º Choose the plan according to these requirements and if you need to increase these resources, upgrade.
3º Set up the server (choose a domain, root password, create an account to link to the vps, select the ideal payment method.
4º Within 30 minutes of payment confirmation, you will receive your access data.
5º Done! Now all you have to do is install your application and enjoy all these benefits.
ATTENTION
It’s very important to have technical knowledge or someone specialized on your team to manage this server, as all management, security and maintenance issues, and the installation of applications within a VPS are the responsibility of the client.
If you don’t have the knowledge, it will be challenging to make the most of VPS.