A virtual private server is an isolated virtual machine with allocated compute, memory, storage and networking on a physical virtualization platform. It provides more OS-level control than shared hosting.
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The fastest way to choose well is to separate four decisions: where the server is located, how much resource the workload needs, who administers the server, and how you will recover if something fails.
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Unmanaged means your team owns OS and stack administration. Managed means the provider takes responsibility for defined operational tasks. Ask for the exact support boundary rather than relying on the label alone.
Use current measurements if you have them. Include the OS, database, application workers, cache, control panel and peak concurrency. Leave headroom rather than sizing exactly to today's average.
Technically yes, but mail deliverability and abuse control require DNS, reputation, reverse DNS, authentication records, monitoring and operational discipline. A specialised mail service may be simpler for many teams.
Define what data is protected, backup frequency, retention, storage location, restore procedure and restore testing. A backup you have never tested is an uncertain recovery plan.
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