VDS Hosting
What a VDS is
A virtual dedicated server (VDS) is a virtual machine whose resources are dedicated to it. That is the honest definition we can give today. The exact details — which resources are dedicated (CPU, RAM, storage, network), how dedication is enforced, and what isolation guarantees apply — follow provider policy and are [TO BE CONFIRMED].
We will not describe VDS isolation in stronger terms than the provider’s policy supports. A VDS is a virtual machine, not a physical server, and this page does not claim otherwise.
Who it is for
- Applications that need predictable, dedicated resources without a whole physical machine.
- Sites and stores whose performance varies unacceptably on shared or standard VPS resources.
- Workloads with steady, known resource needs — where paying for dedicated allocation is cheaper than over-provisioning a VPS.
- Businesses between a VPS and a dedicated server that want a step up in resource guarantees.
VDS vs VPS vs dedicated
| VPS | VDS | Dedicated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Virtual | Virtual | Physical |
| Resources | Allocated | Dedicated [TO BE CONFIRMED] | Whole machine |
| Root access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware shared | Yes | Host shared; resources dedicated [TO BE CONFIRMED] | No |
| Typical cost | Lower | Between VPS and dedicated | Higher |
| Best for | Flexible growth | Predictable performance | Maximum control |
If you are unsure whether the difference matters for your workload, the deciding question is whether your application’s performance suffers when neighbours on the same host are busy. If yes, a VDS is worth comparing; if no, a VPS is usually the better value.
Realistic use cases
- Busy WooCommerce or custom store: steady order volume where checkout speed must not vary.
- Application with a database: an app whose database performance depends on consistent CPU and disk.
- API with latency targets: a service whose response time must stay stable under load.
- Multi-site agency hosting: several client sites on one machine with reserved resources per workload.
Plans and resources
| VDS — Standard | VDS — Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] |
| Intro term | [TO BE CONFIRMED] | [TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Renewal price | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] |
| Total (first term) | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] |
| Taxes | [TO BE CONFIRMED] | [TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Setup fee | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] | [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] |
| Dedicated vCPU / CPU | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Dedicated RAM | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Storage (type + capacity) | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Transfer / bandwidth | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Port speed | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Operating system | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Control panel + licensing | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Backups | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| IPv4 addresses | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| IPv6 | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] | [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Server region | [TO BE CONFIRMED] | [TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Support scope | [TO BE CONFIRMED] | [TO BE CONFIRMED] |
| Isolation / dedication policy | [TO BE CONFIRMED] | [TO BE CONFIRMED] |
Included vs excluded
Included: the virtual machine with the dedicated resources in the table, root access, the chosen operating system image, network connectivity, and support for the host, network and provisioning.
Excluded unless stated: control panel licence (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin — priced separately, [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER]), managed services, application installation and debugging, your application’s code and data, and backups unless the plan includes them. Backup inclusion and retention are [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED].
Management boundaries
VDS management options are [TO BE CONFIRMED] — whether each plan is managed, unmanaged, or offered both ways, and what “managed” covers. Until confirmed, assume an unmanaged VDS: you are responsible for the operating system, security updates, firewall, backups and everything installed on it. We are responsible for the host hardware, the network and the virtualisation layer.
Setup process
- Choose a plan, operating system and any panel licence.
- Pay — provisioning starts after payment is confirmed. Provisioning time is [TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Receive root credentials through the panel or by email [TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Log in, update the OS, set up a firewall, install your stack, and configure backups.
- Point your domain at the server IP and test before going live.
Migration conditions
Moving a site to a VDS means moving files, databases and configuration, and usually re-setting the stack on the new machine. Hands-on migration assistance, its limits and any fee are [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER]. Sites that depend on shared-hosting-specific features may need changes to run on a VDS. DNS is switched only after the new server is tested.
Upgrade path
VDS — Standard → VDS — Performance → dedicated hosting. Resources can usually be scaled up without rebuilding the server; scaling conditions and any downtime are [TO BE CONFIRMED]. Downgrades are possible where the smaller plan can hold your data.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is dedicated on a VDS?
Which resources are dedicated and how dedication is enforced follow provider policy and are [TO BE CONFIRMED]. This page will state the exact definition once verified.
Is a VDS the same as a dedicated server?
No. A VDS is a virtual machine with dedicated resources; a dedicated server is a whole physical machine. The VDS shares the physical host; the dedicated server does not.
Is a VDS better than a VPS?
It is different, not automatically better. A VDS suits workloads that need predictable, dedicated resources. A VPS suits workloads that value flexibility and lower cost.
Do I get root access?
Yes. A VDS comes with root access and full control of its software.
Is the VDS managed?
Management options are [TO BE CONFIRMED]. Do not assume management is included.
Are backups included?
Backup inclusion, frequency and retention are [RESOURCE — TO BE CONFIRMED]. Keep your own off-server backups regardless.
Related guides
- How to choose between shared hosting and a VPS
- Moving a website to a new host without downtime
- VPS vs VDS vs dedicated: what actually differs
Get started
Pick a plan from the table above. Prices are [PRICE — TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER] until confirmed. For a custom configuration, contact sales — details [TO BE CONFIRMED].