Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting
High Density Virtualization
for Secure Hosting OverviewParallels ProductsCustomer SpotlightsTier1Research — Mass Hosting Winter 2011. Virtual Private Server hosting bridges the gap between shared and dedicated hosting. Through virtualization software, you can partition physical servers into multiple "virtual" servers. This allows you to provide end users with total control over their hosting solution, including root access to their server and reboot capabilities. Customers use a VPS to install and run applications without the high price associated with a dedicated server. VPS installations can be configured in one of three ways:
Parallels delivers two types of virtualization software to provide you with the right technology for the needs of your clients — Parallels Virtuozzo Containers and Parallels Server Bare Metal. If you’re not familiar with these technologies, learn more by reading Understanding Virtualization. Parallels Virtuozzo ContainersParallels Virtuozzo Containers allows you to dynamically partition a single operating system instance into highly efficient and scalable virtual environments or "containers", allowing you to maximize your revenue per server while isolating users. This is ideal for high-volume hosting because it provides the most efficient virtualization technology with low overhead. Parallels Virtuozzo Containers simplifies server management through centralized patch management and robust management tools that allow for:
Parallels ServerParallels Server Bare Metal is our hypervisor-based virtualization solution. The main benefit of the hypervisor technology is the ability to create multiple operating systems running on a single server. Parallels Server was built to be easy to implement, easy to manage, and quick to deploy. It enables cloud services providers to:
Managed VPS SolutionsBecause Parallels Virtuozzo Containers allows you to build custom environments for your customers, it is ideal for offering managed VPS solutions. Parallels Virtuozzo Containers makes it easy for you to look like the expert that you are by allowing you to manage all access controls from an easy-to-use interface. Using the built-in templating system, you can guarantee minimum levels of server availability for CPU usage and bandwidth. Expose only those parts of the interface that you want your customers to access, if any. Additionally, sell your customer other services that are not willing to do for themselves, like backup services, or sell additional features like root access, FTP, or databases. Next StepsA smart solution for combining VPS and shared hosting on a single server is to have Parallels Virtuozzo Containers paired with Parallels Plesk Panel. By putting your shared customers on a virtual private server you train them on the VPS interface from the start. If they migrate to a full VPS solution, they will not need to learn a new control panel; they simply gain access to more features and resources. This makes your upgrade service path faster and less costly for you! Which Technology Should I Use? Compare Virtualization SolutionsUse this chart as a guideline to help determine which technology is right for you.
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