VPS vs Dedicated Server

Personally, and from experience, I would not use a VPS with less that 1GB of RAM and even then I would be doubtful of the performance. Especially if you plan to put a lot of sites on the server.

I would go with a dedicated server. There are lots of places to get them Look at some of the offerings at Servstra - Leaders in affordable managed dedicated servers they have some nice specials going on right now.

John

OK, maybe this should be stickied. It is asked a LOT, and is SIMPLE to answer! I will make it EASY for you!!!!!! HERE it goes, OK?!?!?!?

1.Does your site require few resources, response isn't THAT important, and NO special privileges? If so, get a SHARED SERVER
2.Does your site require few resources, response isn't THAT important, and it DOES requires special privileges? If so, a VPS might be fine IF you save what you consider a decent amount, over a dedicated server.
3.Does your site require a lot of resources, have response requirements, or requires special privileges? GET A DEDICATED SERVER!


If you don't know UNIX, or get a windows system, a MANAGED server would be a good choice. TECHNICALLY, ALL shared servers are managed from the OS standpoint.

It is important to note that VPSs are STUPID to have unless one of two things is true:

1.YOU own it, and want to have the ability to control the public server 100% remotely, right down to a 100% reinstall. 100% of the server can pretty much be used for the public server.
2.Someone ELSE owns it and wants to partition resources to make one system seem like several dedicated systems. Each public server uses only its allocated portion which is generally about 1/number of public servers.

So you can see that a VPS is generally NOT the same as a dedicated server, DESPITE what you may have been told. If you use too many resources, the owner may curtail it.

Steve