What is a VPS? A complete guide to Virtual Private Servers

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a type of hosting that combines the benefits of shared hosting and dedicated servers. You get dedicated resources, full control and great flexibility at a fraction of the cost of a physical dedicated server. This guide explains exactly what a VPS is, how the technology works and when it is the right solution for you.

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What is a VPS?

A VPS is a virtual server running on a physical server using virtualisation technology. The physical server is divided into several isolated virtual machines, each functioning as an independent server with its own operating system, resources and full root access.

Unlike shared hosting, where all users share the same resources, a VPS guarantees you a fixed amount of CPU, RAM and storage. This means other users' activity on the same physical server does not affect your server's performance.

How does VPS technology work?

The virtualisation technology behind a VPS, typically KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) or VMware, creates an isolated environment on the physical server. Each virtual environment runs its own operating system and has access to dedicated resources:

• CPU cores: Dedicated vCPUs that are not shared with others
• RAM: Guaranteed memory exclusively for your VPS
• Storage: NVMe SSD storage with high I/O speeds
• Network: Dedicated bandwidth and IPv4 address

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Benefits of VPS hosting

VPS hosting offers a range of benefits that make it the preferred choice for growing websites and applications:

• Dedicated resources: Guaranteed CPU, RAM and storage ensure stable performance
• Full control: Root access lets you install software and configure the server exactly as you wish
• Better security: Isolation from other users reduces the risk of security issues
• Scalability: Easily upgrade resources as your website grows
• Choice of operating system: Choose your own Linux distribution or Windows Server
• Cost-effective: Dedicated resources at a much lower price than a physical server

When should you choose a VPS?

A VPS is the right choice when your website or application has outgrown shared hosting but does not yet need an entire dedicated server. Specific scenarios include:

• Online shops with moderate to high traffic
• Web applications with specific software requirements
• Development environments and test servers
• Game servers (Minecraft, CS2 and more)
• Mail servers and internal business systems
• Projects requiring full root access and custom configurations

VPS hosting at GITC

At GITC, we offer VPS hosting on modern NVMe SSD hardware in our Danish data centre. Every VPS plan includes DDoS protection using Arbor technology, full root access and a choice of operating system. View the current range of Danish VPS hosting to order or compare plans.

We offer three types of VPS solution: Linux VPS from DKK 29.95/month, Windows VPS with Windows Server 2022, and Flex VPS, where you pay only by the hour for what you use, ideal for testing and development environments.