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What is VPS Hosting?

So what is VPS hosting, and how does it work? In a nutshell, a VPS is one physical piece of hardware that functions like several separate servers. The private VPS is set aside just for you. It works in the same way as a dedicated server, except that you will share the physical space with others. Because VPSs use virtualization technologies, the resources allocated to each user will not overlap. This ensures that your site’s performance will not be affected by the activity of other users.

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There are two kinds of VPS hosting: unmanaged and managed. Unmanaged VPS is a better option for beginners and those with limited technical knowledge. It gives you more control of the server and costs less than managed VPS. But if you’re not sure about how much control you want, consider unmanaged VPS. While it isn’t as flexible as managed VPS, it will give you more control over your server and will allow you to customize it to your liking.

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While shared hosting is ideal for websites with low traffic, it is not recommended for high-traffic websites. Slow websites will eventually lose visitors and suffer from a poor ranking on Google. A VPS will ensure that your website is faster and more reliable. Additionally, Google now considers site speed as an important factor when ranking websites, so it is worth checking out VPS hosting. You’ll be glad you did! So, what is VPS hosting?

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