VPS and Private Cloud: Basic Definitions and Differences

Choosing the right hosting solution is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize performance, security, and scalability. Two popular options often considered are Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and Private Cloud Services. While both offer distinct advantages, understanding their fundamental differences can help you make an informed decision tailored to your specific needs. In this blog, we’ll explore the basic definitions and key differences between VPS and Private Cloud Services, providing you with the insights needed to determine which option best suits your business requirements.

VPS (Virtual Private Server):
VPS is a virtualized server that acts as a dedicated server within a shared hosting environment. It is created by partitioning a physical server into multiple virtual servers, each with its own operating system and resources. Multiple VPS instances run on a single physical server, each isolated from the others.

Private Cloud:
Private cloud is a cloud computing environment isolated to a single organization. It offers more security, flexibility, and scalability. Private cloud infrastructure is designed for high availability and performance.

How VPS and Private Cloud Compare

Architecture

VPS

• Uses virtualization technology to partition a physical server into multiple isolated virtual servers.
• Each VPS has its own operating system and shared resources like CPU, RAM, and storage.
• VPS has non-redundant infrastructure components.

Private Cloud

• Typically involves a collection of physical and virtual resources pooled together to provide on-demand computing power.
• Utilizes advanced virtualization and management technologies to deliver scalable and flexible computing resources.
• Highly redundant infrastructure components for reliable and resilient operation.

Resource Allocation

VPS

• Resources (CPU, RAM, storage) are allocated from a single physical server. Although isolated, the performance can be affected by other VPSs on the same server.
• While CPU and RAM are fixed, they can be upgraded by changing the plan.

Private Cloud

• Offers dynamic resource allocation, allowing for scaling up or down based on demand.
• Resources can be pooled from multiple physical servers, providing greater flexibility and efficiency.

Scalability

VPS

• Limited scalability due to predefined resource limits.
• Scaling often requires manual intervention or migration to a different VPS plan.

Private Cloud

• Highly scalable, supporting automated and on-the-fly resource allocation.
• Can easily accommodate large-scale applications and varying workloads.

Performance

VPS

• Performance can be affected by the physical server’s overall load and other VPS instances running on the same server (noisy neighbor effect).
• Suitable for moderate workloads and applications with predictable resource usage.

Private Cloud

• Offers consistent and high performance with dedicated resources and load balancing across multiple servers.
• Ideal for high-demand applications and workloads requiring consistent performance.

Control and Customization

VPS

• Limited customization options due to shared environment constraints.
• Provides root access and control over the server environment, like a dedicated server.

Private Cloud

• High level of customization available, with the ability to configure the entire cloud environment.
• Supports custom configurations, policies, and management tools.

Security

VPS

• Offers a certain level of isolation but still shares the physical server with other tenants, which can pose security risks.
• Security is shared with the hosting provider, which may manage aspects like physical security and some network protections.

Private Cloud

• Enhanced security with dedicated resources and infrastructure.
• Greater control over security policies, compliance, and governance. Often complies with higher security and regulatory standards. Supports enhanced authentication, role-based access, and logging.

Cost

VPS

• Generally more cost-effective for small to medium-sized businesses as resources are shared.
• Pay for a fixed amount of resources, making it easier to predict costs but unable to scale on demand.

Private Cloud

• Higher initial and ongoing costs due to dedicated infrastructure and vast features. Costs can be based on actual usage (pay-as-you-go) or a fixed subscription model.
• Costs can be offset by the ability to optimize resource usage and improve efficiency.

Management and Maintenance

VPS

• Limited control over the underlying physical infrastructure. Management tasks are usually confined to the virtual server itself.
• Easier to manage for users with less technical expertise.
• Maintenance of the physical server and underlying infrastructure is handled by the hosting provider.

Private Cloud

• Requires more complex management, often needing dedicated IT staff or managed services.
• Full control over the entire cloud infrastructure, including physical servers, storage, and networking components. Provides comprehensive management tools and APIs for automation and orchestration.
• Maintenance can be managed internally by the organization’s IT team or outsourced to a third-party provider. Offers more flexibility in managing updates, patches, and other maintenance tasks.

Use Cases

VPS

• Suitable for web hosting, small to medium-sized applications, development environments, and small-scale databases.
• Ideal for businesses that need dedicated server-like capabilities without the cost of a full dedicated server.

Private Cloud

• Ideal for large enterprises, applications with high-security requirements, big data analytics, and applications requiring high scalability and performance.
• Suitable for organizations needing comprehensive control over their computing environment.

In Conclusion

VPS is a cost-effective solution suitable for smaller workloads with moderate performance and customization needs, offering a balance between shared and dedicated hosting.

Private Cloud provides a robust, secure, and highly scalable infrastructure, ideal for larger enterprises and organizations with stringent security, performance, and regulatory requirements. It offers comprehensive control and customization.

By understanding these differences, businesses can better decide which type of service aligns with their specific needs, budget, and technical requirements.

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Tampa, FL, 10/12/2023 – Hivelocity, the leading Bare Metal hosting provider, is pleased to announce the addition of virtual private server (VPS) offerings to its growing list of services.

With these new VPS services, Hivelocity now offers customers greater flexibility, scalability, and leading price-to-performance when hosting their applications and websites. By interlinking virtual private servers and dedicated server infrastructure via unmetered private networks (a feature exclusive to Hivelocity), SDN capabilities, and Terraform, customers can now optimize their application’s performance at every stage of growth. VPS is currently available in Los Angeles, NY, and Tampa with more locations coming soon.

“We’re excited to unveil our VPS product, designed for the discerning IT professional who values not just cost, but overall quality and exceptional service,” says Zach Kazanski, Sr. VP of Product. “Too often, low-end VPS providers have lured unsuspecting users with low sticker prices just to exploit them later with sneaky hidden fees and degraded performance. Our offering is different – what you see is what you get. 

We offer top-tier solutions with industry-leading support while keeping our final cost to the user remarkably low. When you’re ready to step away from back alley bargains and elevate to a truly professional level, we’re here to help you make that transition seamless and rewarding. We’re not just a VPS provider; we’re a partner that values your time, performance, and growth. Welcome to the new standard of professional VPS!”

Hivelocity VPS Features 

• Public API: Integrate with Hivelocity’s public API to automatically scale resources up or down and tighten user access on a per-VM basis.
• Multiple Operating Systems: Hivelocity’s VPS supports a wide range of operating systems, including popular options like AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Windows enabling users to choose the platform that best suits their needs.  
• Vast Ingress and Egress: Enjoy unlimited free inbound traffic and 10TB of free outbound traffic every month on every VPS.
• DevOps Integrations: Integrate your deployment pipelines seamlessly with your favorite Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. We maintain a HashiCorp-certified official Terraform provider and a fully functional REST API, allowing your team to easily integrate with the Hivelocity platform no matter how you deploy your applications.
• 24/7/365 Expert U.S.-Based Support: Hivelocity’s team of experienced professionals is available around the clock to provide technical assistance and ensure a seamless experience. 

For more information, visit https://www.hivelocity.net/vps. 

About Hivelocity

With over 21 years in business, Hivelocity is a privately held company that delivers bare metal and now VPS solutions! With 40+ international locations across 6 continents, Hivelocity has the most locations in the industry. Hivelocity prides itself on its world-class network, 24/7 US-based customer service, and enterprise-grade security. 

To learn more about Hivelocity, visit https://www.hivelocity.net. 

Media Contact:

press@hivelocity.net

888-869-4678

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When it was announced earlier this year that content delivery network (CDN) provider Akamai would acquire IaaS cloud platform provider Linode for a staggering $900 million, it left many feeling uncertain: especially Linode’s existing customer base. While the merger has boosted Akamai’s financial numbers for this quarter, like the acquisition of cPanel by Oakley Capital back in 2018, it’s well-known that these large-scale buyouts more often than not result in price increases and decreased levels of service for current customers. Understandably, this has left much of Linode’s base in a state of turmoil, unsure of the company’s future and on the verge of exodus. In this article we’ll take a look at what this acquisition means for current and future customers, discuss the rising discontent among Linode’s base, and assess possible alternatives for customers in need of reliable services from other providers.

Akamai’s Growing Ambitions

When the merger was first announced, the immediate response among most was confusion. How exactly would this fusion of Akamai’s CDN and security services benefit the developer-friendly, Linux-based IaaS cloud platform Linode had grown famous for? Unfortunately, it has become apparent that Akamai’s ambitions extend far beyond a simple cloud service addition to their tech portfolio. Instead, their plans for Linode seem focused on presenting “major enterprise” size clients with what Akamai CEO Tom Leighton boldly refers to as “the world’s most distributed compute platform.” In other words, they’re focusing on edge computing and cloud development synergies at scale in an effort to compete directly with hyperscale cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure.

While Akamai claims this integration of Linode’s existing locations into their private backbone will result in “lower latency, higher throughput, and improved egress economics,” the fact remains that they are potentially disrupting the essence of what made Linode stand out in the market. Linode’s success in creating a market for alternative clouds by catering to developers with an affordable way to build new applications, now risks being overshadowed by Akamai’s overarching objectives.

Linode’s Email to Current Customers

To no one’s surprise, it didn’t take long for Akamai to announce that they would be increasing prices. In an email sent out to current Linode customers in early March, the company stated the following changes would be occurring on April 1st, 2023.

“As we expand our cloud product portfolio and work to improve the resiliency and reach of our network, we face the same challenges as many of our customers: a tough financial climate with growing costs for data center space, energy usage, and newer hardware. We have resisted making changes to our offerings for as long as possible, and we understand this may not be the news you wish to hear from us, but we are announcing price changes for certain compute services effective April 1, 2023.

On April 1st, you will see the following changes to our pricing model:

Shared and Dedicated CPU plan prices will increase by 20%. The price of additional IPv4 addresses beyond 1 will increase from $1 to $2 each, per month across all of our existing core data center locations.”

The email goes on to assure customers that falling egress fees will help compensate for this, but a 20% increase in price on most services coupled with a 50% increase in the price of additional IP addresses is a much steeper increase than most were hoping for.

Linode Customer Response

Needless to say, most customers were unhappy to receive news that their monthly bills would be increasing. This is especially true considering these increases come in exchange for no tangible new benefits or added value. While most saw this price hike coming from a mile away, the 20% increase that was announced feels like a slap in the face to many.

Within Reddit and Linode’s own community forums, the general sentiment towards these changes seems to be a growing bitterness with more and more users discussing leaving the company for better priced alternatives. In spite of Linode’s assurances that they “remain more aggressively priced” than their peers, many users have been quick to point out that this simply isn’t true anymore. Customers who had been planning on making upgrades are now forced to consider if their needs would be better met through other providers. The end result is further turmoil and instability in an industry where consistency and reliability are paramount.

But what can current Linode customers do?

Hivelocity: A Hosting Partner You Can Rely On

At Hivelocity, our commitment to our customers is at the core of everything we do. Not only do we offer some of the most competitive solution and data transfer pricing in the industry, but our award-winning, 24x7x365, US-based support team is available around the clock. With an average ticket response time of under 10 minutes, our industry experts are the best in the business, there to assist you whenever you need it.

And now, with the upcoming release of our VPS services, there’s never been a better time to join Hivelocity. Whether you need dedicated server resources, automated virtual instances, or a fully integrated combination of the two, at Hivelocity we know that when our customers are set up for success, we succeed too. So take a look at our dedicated server pricing, read about our upcoming VPS launch, and see what our customers are saying about us on G2 and Trustpilot. With over 20 years of industry experience, we’ve been helping organizations like yours for decades. We can help you too.

Come see what the Hivelocity difference means for your organization. Call or chat today.

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As your organization grows, the necessity for a robust and scalable hosting solution capable of supporting your evolving digital infrastructure becomes essential. You might have the best application in the world, but without the systems in place to support its growth, your potential success will be limited. With their combination of flexibility and cost-effective scaling, VPS (Virtual Private Server) Hosting has emerged as a popular solution for organizations of all sizes seeking dynamic solutions to their changing infrastructure needs. And now, Hivelocity, with our extensive experience in the tech industry, is proud to announce that this Fall 2023, we will launch our VPS product, offering customers a solution that brings unparalleled scalability while integrating seamlessly into our existing catalogue of dedicated server infrastructure offerings. If you’ve been looking for the perfect addition to your existing dedicated server infrastructure, read on to learn all about the unique advantages available to you exclusively with VPS through Hivelocity.

What Are the Benefits of VPS?

When it comes to the main advantages of VPS services, there are 4 key benefits which must be discussed. These benefits are:

• Enhanced Scalability
• Cost-Effective Resource Usage
• Improved Security
• Greater Reliability

But in the end, these advantages are true of all VPS solutions. What really set’s Hivelocity VPS apart from the competition is our Automated Private Networking and Superior Technical Support. In the following sections, we’ll take a look at these 6 benefits of Virtual Private Servers and how they form together to become your DevOps team’s new secret weapon. 

Enhanced Scalability

Scalability is a crucial aspect of any hosting solution, as it enables businesses to adapt quickly to changing demands. VPS empowers organizations with the ability to scale resources up or down based on their specific needs. By integrating with our public API via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Hivelocity’s VPS product takes this scalability to new heights, allowing customers to seamlessly integrate virtual machines with their existing dedicated server infrastructure. Isolate workflows, scale up resources on-demand, and build complex, fully optimized systems capable of supporting your organization’s growth for years to come. By leveraging the benefits of both dedicated and virtual environments, this integration provides businesses with unparalleled flexibility and resource optimization.

Cost-Effective Resource Usage

Traditional dedicated server hosting can be expensive. For small to medium-sized businesses with limited budgets, the superior resources and reliability of dedicated hardware may feel like an unaffordable investment. With the pay-for-what-you-use pricing structure offered by VPS, companies can tap into the superior resources of dedicated server hardware at a fraction of the price. Hivelocity’s VPS services allows customers to achieve cost savings by consolidating their infrastructure and avoiding the need to invest in additional physical servers. Scale up automatically with additional Virtual Machines (VMs) for periods of increased need, and scale back during periods of minimal use, only paying for the resources you use when you need them. This cost-effective approach is further enhanced by Hivelocity’s competitive pricing plans, ensuring businesses get the most value for their investment.

Improved Security

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, protecting sensitive data is of the utmost importance. Controlling which users have access to which workflows and which aspects of your infrastructure make direct contact with the Internet can be essential to protecting the interests of your organization and customers. With VPS hosting, a single dedicated server is split into multiple virtual instances with each environment fully isolated from any others. With full control over which machines have access to which ports, networks, and workflows, and the ability to control user access on a per VM level, VPS allows system administrators to divide large systems into smaller parcels, developing tightly organized networks of virtual machines. This increased level of control combined with Hivelocity’s proprietary FENS defense network, advanced physical security systems, firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular security audits means you can rest easy knowing your data is in the hands of true industry experts.

Greater Reliability

Reliability and uptime are paramount in the hosting industry. Downtime can lead to significant financial losses, damage to brand reputation, and a loss of customer trust. Backed by our 99.999% uptime guarantee, world-class self-healing network, and 20+ years of industry experience, Hivelocity is the hosting partner you can rely on. Our data centers are equipped with redundant power systems, climate control, advanced security measures, and a 24/7 monitoring and support team. This infrastructure ensures optimal uptime and data accessibility for customers, guaranteeing a reliable hosting environment for your critical applications and services. By taking advantage of our 40+ international data centers, customers can spread their infrastructure around, creating further redundancies and safeguards. When you need to know that your data is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world, Hivelocity has got your back.

Automated Private Networking

Networking is a critical component of any hosting infrastructure. Hivelocity’s VPS products provide customers with the advantage of automated networking via unmetered private networks, a feature exclusive to our services. This means that data transfers between virtual machines and dedicated servers within the Hivelocity ecosystem are not counted towards bandwidth consumption, and these VLAN connections can be established automatically, saving valuable time for your DevOps team. As a result, businesses can enjoy faster, more efficient communication between their different infrastructure components without worrying about exceeding bandwidth limits or incurring additional costs. This, combined with our free data ingress, 20TB of monthly free data egress included with every VM, and our industry low fees for data transfer exceeding 20TB per month, means that your organization could be saving thousands of dollars every month with Hivelocity VPS.

Superior Technical Support

Having a reliable and knowledgeable support team is essential. If you’ve ever had to wait on hold for Microsoft or AWS support, you know how crucial it is to have support you can rely on. At Hivelocity, we distinguish ourselves with our award-winning 24/7/365 USA-based technical support. If problems arise at 2:00 AM, you can rest easy knowing you’re backed by experienced professionals who are passionate about providing top-notch assistance. With an average ticket response of under 10 minutes, customers can rely on Hivelocity’s support team to quickly address any technical issues, offer guidance on infrastructure optimization, and ensure a seamless hosting experience.

In Conclusion

For organizations looking to achieve enhance scalability, cost-efficiency, and seamless integration with their existing dedicated server infrastructure, there’s no better option than VPS through Hivelocity. With the added benefits of automated networking via unmetered private networks, unmatched reliability, robust security measures, and exceptional technical support, Hivelocity’s VPS services empower businesses to thrive.

Check back often for more news and updates as we approach our full-scale launch. 

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Looking for a way to be the first to hear about Hivelocity’s new product launches? Sign up for our new products email list! This list is your ticket to being the first to hear about our exciting new product launches.

In the coming months, Hivelocity is excited to release our latest product launch: our Virtual Private Server (VPS) solution. VPS uses virtualization technology to divide resources on a physical server that is shared with other users. While you get a dedicated server space, with a reserved amount of resources, their resources will never overlap – even with a server that may have multiple users accessing it at once. This is a powerful solution for businesses and individuals searching for a hosting solution that offers a balance of flexibility and affordability. By signing up for our email list, you’ll be the first to receive all of the details on our VPS launch, including pricing, specifications, and launch date.

But that’s not all – by subscribing to our email list, you’ll also be the first to know about any other new products we have in the pipeline. Whether it’s a cutting-edge solution, an advanced security feature, or a new data center location, our email list subscribers will always be in the know. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.

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Hivelocity, Inc, industry-leading IaaS and Bare Metal Cloud provider, is pleased to announce our acquisition of UK-based network infrastructure solutions and cloud provider, Heficed. Under the terms of this new deal, Heficed.com, its customers, select staff, and their data center locations will all fold into the Hivelocity brand. 

“This acquisition represents a fantastic opportunity for our clients old and new,” says Mike Architteto, CEO and co-founder of Hivelocity. “By combining Heficed’s impressive list of data center locations and VPS hosting options with our own global network of data centers and premium dedicated server hosting, our world-class infrastructure solutions will now reach an even wider audience of users. This merger means not only access to important new global markets but new product offerings as well, expanding our already extensive catalogue of hosting solutions to offer even greater options to our customers around the world.”

For existing customers of Heficed, we’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Hivelocity family and assure you that although things are changing, any effects on your service during this transition will be kept to a minimum. We look forward to showing you first-hand the Hivelocity difference that has attracted many customers like yourself to our services.   

To our existing Hivelocity customers, this acquisition means several exciting additions over the coming months. As part of the data centers we are absorbing from Heficed, we’ll now have three new data center locations for our clients to deploy bare metal from: São Paulo, BR, Johannesburg, ZA, and Lagos, NG. More details on these new options to come, so keep an eye on our blog and your email for more information as it’s released.

About Hivelocity

Founded in 2002, Hivelocity is a privately held company that has been a fixture in the dedicated server hosting industry for 20 years. With 40+ international locations operating in 29 global markets across 6 continents, Hivelocity’s Bare Metal Cloud solutions can help you reach 80% of the world’s internet population in under 25 milliseconds.

To learn more about Hivelocity, visit our website at: https://www.hivelocity.net.

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