What is a VPS?
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtual machine that provides virtualized server resources on a physical server that is shared with other users. VPS hosting uses virtualization technology to split a single physical machine into multiple private server environments that share the resources. With VPS hosting, you get reserved space and resources on a dedicated server, offering greater control and customization at a lower price point.
VPS hosting is a popular choice for businesses and individuals who need more control over their server environment than shared hosting can provide, but don’t want to invest in a dedicated server.
What are the common use cases for VPS hosting?
VPS hosting is ideal for web developers, bloggers, resellers, and e-commerce owners.
Ideal for users who want a flexible and scalable hosting solution.
Does Kamatera offer managed and unmanaged vps servers?
Kamatera offers fully managed VPS hosting, with additional support and maintenance services. This can include assistance with configuration, optimization, migration, monitoring, backups, security, and 24/7 support from a team of cloud experts.
With managed cloud services, customers can focus on their core business activities and leave the technical details to their provider.
Of course, unmanaged hosting is always an option, as well. Unmanaged VPS hosting means handling all technical and administrative tasks yourself. This is the best scenario for experienced developers requiring granular control.
What security features does Kamatera offer for a virtual server?
Backups: We provide the option to back up any of your servers once per day for up to 14 days for an additional monthly cost which is based on your server’s specifications.
Server monitoring: Our monitoring solution tracks a wide range of critical server settings including CPU utilization, memory usage, disk I/O, network throughput, application response times, error rates, security events, and custom metrics you define. The platform collects data at customizable intervals to provide both real-time operational awareness and historical performance analysis.
Firewalls: Our built-in firewall is easy to configure with a few clicks right in the console, and you can customize it for your unique settings to keep harmful traffic at bay.
Disaster recovery: Kamatera’s disaster recovery solutions employ a range of advanced technologies for your hosting environment, such as real-time data replication and continuous server monitoring, to ensure that businesses can recover their critical data in the shortest possible time.
What are the terms of the free trial?
During the 30-day trial period, you may create one server with a configuration costing up to $100. You will have 1000 GB of free traffic available. Customers must provide a valid credit card to start the trial, but the card will not be charged if you stay within the usage limits stated above. If you wish to cancel the free trial, you can simply terminate your server without incurring any charges. However, if you do not cancel before the trial ends, we will begin charging for services used.
What makes Kamatera the best VPS hosting provider for my business?
Kamatera is a global hosting provider with decades of experience delivering cloud hosting solutions. We offer a 99.95% uptime guarantee, 24/7 technical support, and a worldwide distribution of data center locations. Our commitment to reliability and performance makes us a trusted choice for businesses of all sizes.
Can I upgrade my VPS resources as my needs grow?
Absolutely. Unlike many VPS hosting providers, Kamatera offers true cloud scalability. You can instantly adjust your CPU cores, RAM, storage capacity, and bandwidth without any downtime or migration. This flexibility ensures you only pay for the virtual private server resources you need while having the ability to scale up during traffic spikes or as your business grows.
Does Kamatera provide root access to their VPS servers?
Yes, Kamatera provides full root access (or administrator access for Windows servers) to all our VPS servers. This gives you complete control over your operating system, software installations, configurations, and overall server management. Many hosting provider options restrict this level of access, limiting your ability to customize your VPS server environment.
Where are Kamatera’s servers located?
Kamatera has data centers globally distributed in strategic locations, so you can provide faster loading times and a smoother user experience, anywhere your users are logging in from.
VPS servers are available in the following locations:
United States: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Santa Clara, and Seattle
Canada: Toronto
Europe: Stockholm, London (UK), Madrid, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Milan
Asia: Hong Kong, Israel, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney
What’s the difference between VPS and shared hosting?
VPS and a shared hosting plan cater to two different use cases. If you’re hosting a small website or personal blog without the hassle of server administration, a shared hosting plan is the ideal choice. It provides standard configurations compatible with popular CMS tools and platforms.
On the other hand, if your project demands a tailored server setup, a specific operating system, and administrative access for virtual machine management and monitoring, we recommend a VPS. This option grants you root access to the server, so you can customize it according to your specifications.
What if I chose the wrong Kamatera hosting package?
If, after you deploy a cloud server, you realize that you have the wrong server configuration or that your needs have changed, don’t worry! At Kamatera, our servers are completely scalable. You can adjust your configuration, including RAM, CPUs, and storage, at any time in your contract. Just a couple of notes: you can’t decrease storage on an active server, only increase it. And you can’t change your OS.