You are here because shared hosting is not suitable for you. You have a large website, a demanding development environment, a financial website that requires heavy security, etc., and you are considering purchasing a virtual server or a physical (dedicated) server. High-level website hosting solutions require in-depth research and consideration, and you need to carefully examine the options before deciding which hosting server to choose for your business.
The two most powerful hosting solutions are virtual private server (VPS) hosting and dedicated server hosting.
What is a physical server?
A physical server is exactly what it sounds like: a powerful computer with high-quality performance that is entirely yours. In other words, it is a physical computer in a server farm that only hosts websites and applications that belong to you. Since you don't share the server's resources with other users, you get a high level of activity—high performance without interruption and extremely high-quality server security.What is a virtual server?
A private virtual server provides a significantly cheaper solution than a physical server, along with high-quality, powerful storage. With a VPS, you share a physical server with other websites, but your part of the server is managed independently, and all the relevant resources are yours alone.Virtual server or physical server – which is better?
There are several parameters to consider when deciding whether to purchase a physical server or a virtual server:- Price: The big advantage of a private virtual server over a physical server is the price. You can purchase a private virtual server at a significantly lower price than a physical server, and still enjoy the benefits of top-level performance and information security.
- Performance: Although VPS servers can be configured for maximum performance, it is difficult to compete with the performance of a physical server. In other words, it all depends on the level of performance you need. In our experience, most websites do not need a physical server and can certainly make do with a virtual server, while saving significantly on costs.
- Server maintenance: One of the major disadvantages of a physical server is the need for complex server maintenance, if only because it is a physical machine that you need to maintain and preserve. Most website owners are unable to provide such maintenance, so they need to hire a professional service to do the work for them. This, of course, adds to the costs and hassle—a physical server will "employ" you much more than a private virtual server.
- Location and access: Do you need physical access to the server? If so, you need a server at your business, and a VPS is probably less suitable for you.
- Data control: In some cases, complete control over data and hardware is necessary to prevent information leaks, or if the business has special needs. In such cases, a physical server is preferable.