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Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Virtual servers offer you almost all the benefits of having a full dedicated server, with full control and better performance than shared hosting, but without the high cost of a traditional dedicated server as you still share the actual hardware. Because the server isn’t shared, you can use it as you please for bulk email etc. (within our AUP, Spam is strictly prohibited) without the restrictions in place with shared hosting.
Virtualisation gives you an easy upgrade path on demand – if you find your server is struggling with the number of visitors you have or you need more space, we can upgrade your RAM, CPU and disk allocation with just a reboot required. If you grow further and need a full dedicated server, we can move your virtual server onto dedicated hardware so you can instantly use the increased performance without days of work replicating your software, configuration and files.
We use Citrix XenServer Enterprise Edition virtualisation software developed by Cambridge University and backed by commercial support from XenSource. Virtualisation allows a powerful physical server to be partitioned into separate virtual servers, each with guaranteed CPU resources, RAM and disk space, securely separated from the other virtual servers on the same hardware. If another virtual server on the same hardware crashes, yours is unaffected and continues to run.
Standard features
- All-Cisco network including Cisco ASA firewall protection
- Private VLAN for dedicated and virtual server customers (/30 private address space, more IP addresses available on justification with no charge)
- 100Mbps burst capacity
- Private network facility for customers with multiple servers
- LAN-LAN IPSec VPN support for administration access or for access to your existing network infrastructure
- 24/7 Hardware and network monitoring and support
- Cisco IPSec VPN for remote admin (offers greatly improved security, as there is no need to open up administration access such as SSH and Remote Desktop to the internet)
- DNS and Redundant MX services provided from Telstra Europe London Hosting Centre, London Docklands and Secaucus, New Jersey
Server details
- HP BL480c Blade Server including HP iLO2 Lights-Out Management
- 2 x Intel Xeon E5345 quad-core 2.33GHz (shared)
- Minimum 12GB total server memory
- 4 x 10k RPM SAS Drives in RAID 10 (RAID provides redundant disks meaning if one disk fails the server is still operational, and increased speed by splitting data across multiple drives)
| Standard | Premium | Ultimate |
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| 256MB dedicated RAM | 512MB dedicated RAM | 1GB dedicated RAM |
| 10GB disk space | 20GB disk space | 40GB disk space |
| 25GB Data Transfer / month | 50GB Data Transfer / month | 100GB Data Transfer / month |
| £30 / month | £45 / month | £65 / month |
| Order now | Order now | Order now |
Need more space?
We are happy to customise our VPS offerings to your exact requirements. Contact us for a quote.
Management available
We offer server management options where we take care of every aspect of managing your server, leaving you to get on with using the applications you need or uploading the content. Management options are customised for each customer and can include:
- Security patching and hardening
- Application and Service pack installation
- Custom website monitoring with email or SMS alerts if your website stops working
- Custom port monitoring
Please contact us for a quote if you require a custom package.
Customers can choose between monthly, quarterly or annual contracts. All packages come with a 14 Day Money Back Guarantee. Prices exclude VAT. A discount of 10% is available to full-time students and not-for-profit groups on request and is subject to confirmation before taking effect.