Virtual Private Server (VPS)

Virtual Private Server (VPS), is a server created by the cloud hosting provider using server virtualization, wherein a single physical machine can host multiple virtual servers, each isolated from the other. It is a secure and stable solution (as compared to Shared Hosting) and is a smaller-scale and more affordable option than a dedicated server.

After you have ordered a VPS from the hosting provider, the server is ready to use after delivery but it will be up to your administrator to implement measures which ensure the security and stability of the system. You get to decide who has access to the VPS.

How secure is a Virtual Private Server?

A VPS is no more or less secure than running a dedicated server. The level of security is reliant on the configuration of the software on which it runs, and is vulnerable only to any flaws that may exist within that software. Secure server will generally make use of the following areas:

• Disable superuser or administrator logins to the server, and only allow normal users to login who must then request superuser or administrator access.
• Use strong secure passwords for user accounts.
• Only run software that you need and remove software that you don't.
• Configure any software that doesn't need to communicate with the internet to only listen to local requests.
• Configure your firewall to limit access to important services to just those locations that need access and block anything that shouldn't be public facing.