The Beginners Guide to iptables
Iptables is a firewall utility in Linux that lets you define granular IP packet filter rules for your server. Using these rules, you can effectively control access to your server. […]
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Our KVM-based virtual servers have an instantaneous setup, so you can jump right on into hosting. We’re flexible with our resource allocation, that means you can scale your plan as your business grows. Cloud-based servers are preferred over physical servers for the following reasons:
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VPS stands for virtual private server. Physical servers are used to store enormous amounts of data for large businesses, run applications, and connect resources to the internet. Now most businesses and individuals need these functionalities too, but on a much smaller scale. This is where VPS comes in. The physical server is divided into smaller virtual servers that are more affordable so it's accessible to everyone, not just big companies.
KVM, (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), is a virtualization technology that comes built into Linux. Using KVM, the Linux kernel can be made to function as a hypervisor. Think of the hypervisor as special software that allows a physical host (PC or server) to be divided into multiple, isolated virtual machines. This is called virtualization.
VM stands for virtual machine, whereas KVM stands for kernel-based virtual machine. The two terms represent linked, but different technologies. A virtual machine is a software version of a computer that runs atop a physical computer or server.
KVM is a Linux virtualization solution that lets you create and manage virtual machines on a physical computer or server. So, KVM is used to create VMs. Think of it as the emulation software that makes it possible to run multiple self-contained, isolated operating systems, on the same piece of hardware.
It all depends on the resources you require for your operation. A small business may not need to buy the same package as a bigger business. It's worth noting that many of the web applications and scripts require a fair amount of memory.
If you're running an operation that requires the best CPU and RAM for weightless use of your applications, you'll want to choose a package with more resources. If you're just starting out a more affordable package will suit you best.
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Choose KVM virtualization: For many years, KVM has been the model of choice when it comes to virtualization. It guarantees high speed, availability, and security. This is why we use it to run our servers.
If you're wondering which operating system best suits your needs, choose an OS with which you (and your colleagues) feel comfortable. We support CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, FreePBX, 3CX, and Windows. We also allow custom mounted ISOs, but we don't provide support for issues related to these OSs.
No, however, we do offer you full flexibility of your backups at reasonable rates. Order a backup plan add-on during checkout. These are snapshots that allow you to roll back your virtual server to a previous state.
Currently you can choose between the following Linux versions: CentOS 8, 7; Debian 10, 9.0, 8.0; Ubuntu 20.04, 18.04, 16.04; FreePBX 10, SNG7; 3CX.
Other Versions are available on request, however, custom mounted ISOs are not officially supported by us, we will not provide support for any custom OS related issues.
It all depends on the package you decide to rent. A more affordable package will have less CPUs. Our packages range from two vCPUs to 16 vCPUs. A vCPU is a Virtual Processing Unit. One or more vCPUs are assigned to a VM. Each vCPU is seen as a single physical CPU core by your server's operating system.
Larger packages naturally include more vCPU's, however, the CPU is very often not a limiting factor. In the majority of use cases, the most important factor is how much memory (RAM) is needed. Modern PHP/MySQL scripts often use a lot of RAM, so RAM is very important when deciding which package you buy.
You can host as many websites as you like on your server, we do not define any limit. You just have to ensure the size of your machine is always sufficient for the number of resources your sites use. Your package can be upgraded or downgraded at any time to suit the number of sites you intend to host.
VPN stands for virtual private network, while VPS stands for virtual private server. The former is a network, the latter is a server. A VPS acts similar to a physical computer where it stores data, connects to the internet, runs applications, etc. A VPN is an accessory that encrypts all communication, making your traffic hidden.
Linux VMs can cost from $9.40 per month, whereas Windows VMs may cost from $38.20 per month.
Each server is deployed with 1 IP address to start with. You can request additional IP's from us in case you need it. In such a case we charge a small monthly amount in addition.