Virtual Private Servers V.P.S. Technology What is a Virtual Private Server? VPS is a remarkable breakthrough hosting technology that allows DataHive to offer its customers affordable virtual hosting services with all the advantages of a dedicated hosting environment. This is made possible by the VPS technology's ability to partition a server into secure independent operating environments that share hardware resources equally. It is important to distinguish that even though multiple customers share hardware, they do not share software. Every VPS has its own complete directory structure and set of dedicated applications. Furthermore, even though hardware is shared, the VPS technology equally divides processes, memory and network, so each VPS receives its fair share of resources. VPS takes server technology beyond basic web hosting, and gives complete administrative control to the end user without the higher cost of dedicated server hosting. VPS servers allow customers to run multiple server applications and services at their own discretion with complete administrative freedom. Hardware DataHive VPS Host servers are built to high and exacting standards. Each Host server sports the latest Intel Pentium IV chip with plenty of processing power, and Gigabytes of RAM. RAM is pre-allocated from the Host's physical RAM, and total allocated RAM never exceeds what is physically available. Because only VPS's from the same plan run on the same Host, each VPS only shares a Host's CPU with other customers in the same plan. This results in each VPS receiving an equal share of the processing power. Software DataHive VPS's are installed with your choice of Red Hat, Mandrake, or Debian Linux, and all the software you need to get things up and running with as little hassle as possible. Of course, since you have complete control over your virtual server, you can install and uninstall whatever software you like. Benefits of V.P.S VPS services were introduced to provide our customers an affordable hosting alternative to dedicated servers. VPS is a solution that provides the performance, security, and flexibility of a dedicated server at the incredible price points of shared web hosting. The following are but a few benefits of VPS: • Complete administrative freedom and control of a private server • Lower costs than those associated with dedicated server or collocation • Dedicated processor time and resources ensure your applications always run perfectly • Hardware management is handled by DataHive staff, ensuring that the server is well maintained • Housed in DataHive's Data Centre, with the same connectivity and security benefits as any other server   under DataHive's care • Optional managed services such as nightly backup available upon request Pricing and Options Click here to request more information.