2025 - 02 - 05

Definition of a VPS
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual server created within a physical machine, using virtualization technology. Unlike shared hosting, where several users share the same resources, each VPS benefits from dedicated resources (RAM, CPU, storage), offering more performance and stability.
Key points :
- Isolation : Each VPS is independent, avoiding the impacts of other projects on your performance.
- Flexibility : Changing the resources allocated according to your needs.
- Advanced control : Choice of operating system, installed software and security rules.
Benefits of a VPS for your business
Power and scalability
- Adapted resources : A VPS allows you to start with the resources you have and grow as your traffic or projects grow.
- Stability : Other tenants' peak loads do not affect your performance.
Cost optimization
- Controlled rates : VPS is often an ideal compromise between shared hosting (cheaper but less efficient) and dedicated servers (more expensive, but full power).
- Resource-based billing : Payment based on the configuration chosen (RAM, CPU, storage).
Simplified management
- Administration interface : Create, delete or resize your virtual machines in a few clicks.
- Centralized updates : Easily manage OS and applications for multiple VPSs through a single control panel.
Concrete use cases
- Web applications : A high-traffic e-commerce site or blog that requires more resources and autonomy than simple shared hosting.
- SaaS solutions : Hosting of collaborative tools, CRM or ERP for a fast and scalable deployment.
- Test environments : DevOps developers and teams can create isolated environments to experiment with without impacting production.
The UNIVIRTUAL offer for your VPS
With the UNIVIRTUAL VPS server offer, you have scalable and secure hosting, based on a cutting-edge infrastructure:
- Reliable data centers : Electrical redundancy, air conditioning, 24/7 monitoring for high availability.
- Expert technical support : Configuration advice, migration or maintenance assistance.
- Custom fit : Choose the exact resources you need, with the ability to adjust over time.
Conclusion
A VPS combines the advantages of shared hosting (accessible costs) and dedicated server (flexibility, isolation). It is a powerful and scalable solution to host your applications, e-commerce sites or test environments, keeping full control over your resources.
Want to switch to VPS?
Contact UNIVIRTUAL for personalized support in the implementation of your virtual infrastructure.