Virtual Private Servers

Also known as Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS), VPS is offered as a cheaper alternative to having your own dedicated server. Dedicated servers are subdivided to a certain number of VPS and subdividing the disk space, RAM and processor speed equally to each of the virtual private servers. You will get the same convenience of use, privacy and control just like having your very own dedicated server. VPS is like a combination of shared web hosting and dedicated server hosting where you enjoy the best of both worlds; same privacy and convenience offered by dedicated servers with the same idea of shared web hosting where the cost is subdivided to make it more affordable. Plesk Linux Virtual Private Servers is one of the many types of virtual private servers available.


Plesk

Plesk is created by SWsoft, a leader in virtualization and software automation. Many virtual hosting providers use Plesk comprehensive control panel because of its simplicity of use and its affordability. For administrators with only the basic knowledge in system operation, the use of Plesk control panel makes it much easier for them to understand and control setups, permissions and site administration.  This is a big plus because not everybody is familiar with programming and/or has advance knowledge in system operations. The Plesk Linux VPS is using a Linux-based setup with the Plesk control panel software.


Advantages and Disadvantages of using Plesk Linux VPS

Normally, Plesk Linux VPS cost much less than the cPanel Linux VPS. Plesk is unfortunately known to have a low security level with regards to multihosting. All virtual hosts are operating under the same apache user and so they share their configurations. Their security on virtual hosts depends on their only security mechanism “php_safe mode” and by turning on the open_base_dir. With the PERL programming language, plesk tend to have security restrictions thus clients can read the files from other clients’ VPS under the same dedicated server. Complaints about the site and database backup deficiency are also reported but this type of problem is already being tackled. Virtuozzo is a great partner for Plesk because it helps in creating a secure virtual environment that enhances the Plesk capabilities. The number of domains allowed to be hosted is also limited depending on the type of service you purchase. With regards to its FTP tools, you can create and manage your own FTP accounts, create anonymous FTP and even track your FTP access.


4 Log-in Levels in Plesk

The Plesk Linux VPS also follows the 4 log-in levels of access. With the highest control access is the system administrator. The system administrator gives his chosen limited access to resellers. Resellers have the right to create domains with their own personal logons and control panel. Domain owners each have their own control panel where they could administer their website creation and create email accounts for their domain. The last level is for the e-mail accounts. Each user with an e-mail account provided by the domain owners can access their e-mails and all the other e-mail settings.