Depending on one’s needs, there are many diverse website hosting plans. Some use them for their personal things, others for business. Nowadays, there are two popular options. The fist is shared hosting where a single physical server hosts multiple sites and they all share resources. In general, this is cheaper. The second is virtual private servers or VPS where each web hosting account is assigned their own operating system, separate disc space, and bandwidth. Of course, this is the pricier option. When the two are compared, it is easy to see that a Windows VPS server is a superior choice. Here are some of its advantages.
Unlimited websites
Because VPS provides an insolated server for each of their hosts, you can set up and manage however many websites you want and need. This eliminates any common hardware sharing issues that might occur when using a shared hosting plan, such as slowed page loading. That is because you are essentially using your own software and don’t have to share the resources for it with other hosts.
Access to the different servers and sites is ensured through special programs like Apache Virtual Hosts. This makes maintenance and handling of different pages easier.
Security
A big advantage that a Windows VPS server has is enhanced security. For the most part, shared hosting has quite good protection and the providers do a lot to ensure general safety. A major drawback is that even if they provide good security, the other hosts might not.
If one page has a security breach or is infected with viruses, every other site on that server is vulnerable. VPS is essentially more protected as each host has their own isolated operating system. You can install additional Anti-Virus software and firewalls to scan each new file and software before it is implemented into your hardware. Plus, most providers offer additional security features that help greatly.
Performance
A Windows VPS server has a major advantage because everything on it is completely isolated from other people using these services. It has more bandwidth and is better equipped to deal with the varied visitor influx. Shared hosting users only have one server and all the resources are allocated to each host based on their needs and website traffic. If one website is getting more users, the others are suffering from slow loads and delays because they are getting less of said resources needed to run the site.
Configuration and customization
Providers of shared hosting plans have already taken care of the proper system set-up. This makes it easier for some hosts that are not tech-savvy, but it is a drawback since you can’t implement the things you want yourself.
On the other hand, a Windows VPS server can be configured according to the needs of developers and experts. They don’t have to ask for permission from the providers.
Scalability
Shared hosting is perfect for those who plan on running a small website that attracts only a few hundred visitors a week. But this might become an inconvenience if the page starts getting more traffic than usual. It might result in an error message when people want to visit the site. VPS is a better option because it allows storage upgrades for growing webpages.
For new businesses that are just setting up their websites, shared hosting is enough. But if you have big plans and foresee or are experiencing a sizeable influx of visitors a Windows VPS server is the better choice. VPS allows you to upgrade it whenever you want or need and offers great performance and security without any limitations.