The Host Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a premium hosting solution that runs on Solid State Drives (SSDs.) It is available as an add-on to an existing Host plan or a standalone service.
Host VPSs use Linux-VServer to create a "virtual machine" that protects a user's CPU and RAM resources from other users on the same physical machine. This is accomplished by kernel level isolation which allows the server to run multiple virtual units at once. Those units are sufficiently isolated to guarantee the required security, but utilize available resources efficiently, as they run on the same kernel.
Comparison of Shared and VPS hosting
On a shared server, resources are shared by other users. On a VPS, these resources are more isolated which improves performance and helps to maintain stability.
You also have the ability to control how much RAM your server uses. On a shared plan, this is limited to a specific amount; but on a VPS, you get to select how much RAM your server can use.
What can I host on a private server?
A VPS is ideal for websites that require more resources than a shared server can provide, yet do not need the full power of a Dedicated server. It's ideal for businesses, ecommerce, designers, and developers.
Pricing
View the VPS Hosting page for current plan options.
Dedicated
A Dedicated server is a server that only contains your websites and data on it. No other customers share any resources or have any access to it, as it's "dedicated" to you and your data.
You have full root access to customize it anyway you wish, but please note that Host support cannot assist if any errors occur as a result of a customization.
Another feature is that your MySQL server is on the same Dedicated server allowing faster access, unlike with all other hosting plans where your MySQL databases are on a separate database server.
View the following page for further details on Dedicated plans:
What can I host on a Dedicated server?
Dedicated servers are Fully-managed business-class servers. They are perfect for resource-heavy apps and giant websites.