Managed VPS vs. Unmanaged VPS
Choosing between a Managed VPS and an Unmanaged VPS comes down to how much control and responsibility you want over your server. Do you prefer a fully managed solution where everything is taken care of, or do you want more control to configure and maintain your own server? Let’s compare both options to help you decide.
Managed VPS
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What it is:
A Managed VPS is a hosting solution where the hosting provider takes care of the server management for you. This includes everything from setup to ongoing maintenance.
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Support:
With a Managed VPS, you get full technical support. The provider helps with overall features, troubleshooting, and even some hands-on assistance to ensure your server is running smoothly. This is perfect for users who don’t want to deal with technical details.
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Maintenance:
The provider handles regular updates, security patches, and backups, so you don’t have to worry about keeping the system secure or ensuring it’s up-to-date.
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Software:
With a Managed VPS, one.com provides a set of pre-installed programs and configurations optimized for performance. This makes setup easier, but customization options may be limited. one.com also takes care of updates and configurations, so you can focus on your website or business instead of server management.
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Ease of use:
Ideal if you need a high-performance VPS but are not comfortable handling everything yourself. It takes a lot of the technical workload off your plate.
Unmanaged VPS
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What it is:
An Unmanaged VPS is a hosting solution where you’re responsible for managing the server yourself. The hosting provider gives you the basic server, but it’s up to you to install, configure, and maintain the software and security.
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Support:
Support with an Unmanaged VPS is very limited. You’ll only get basic help, typically related to server access or very general issues. For more complex questions or product help, you’ll need to handle it yourself or seek external support.
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Maintenance:
You are in charge of everything, including updates, security patches, and backups. This means you’ll need to be more hands-on and have some technical knowledge to keep the server running smoothly.
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Software:
You have full control to install and configure everything yourself, which gives more flexibility but requires technical knowledge.
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Ease of use:
This option is best suited for users who are comfortable with server management and have some technical skills. If you’re not familiar with server administration, it could be a challenge.
Note: Keep in mind that VPS hosting is more technical than our Shared Hosting solutions. If you're unsure whether VPS is right for you, please check our guide Managed VPS vs. Shared Hosting to compare your options.
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