GoDaddy Fully Managed VPS Hosting

VPS is short for virtual private server. Sometimes referred to as a virtual dedicated server, VPS hosting is a hosting solution that is primarily used for websites and applications that have a higher demand for resources and performance. Users are allotted dedicated resources in an isolated hosting environment, and therefore experience much higher performance and speed as a result.

Dedicated resources simply means that CPU, RAM, and storage are not shared with other users the way they are with shared hosting. Rather, these resources are specifically for, or dedicated to, one user only in an isolated hosting environment. The benefit being more consistent and powerful performing hosting.

The main difference between the two is in the number of users that a physical server allocates resources to. A dedicated server is for a single user and all of its resources are for that one user only. Whereas a virtual server allocates dedicated resources to several or multiple users. In other words, only a dedicated server gives you access to 100% of the resources of that physical server.

For an even more detailed explanation and comparison of the differences between virtual private servers and dedicated server hosting, view: GoDaddy Dedicated Server Hosting vs VPS: Which One is Best?

Yes, absolutely. You can upgrade from within you customer account. You can also give us a call at (480) 624-2500 and a customer service representative can help you get set up.

In a nutshell, fully managed GoDaddy VPS hosting is where we handle the technical aspects, maintenance, and configuration of your virtual server so you don’t have to. From setup, to monitoring and server updates, these tasks are all handled for you. Think of it as having your own dedicated server admin, freeing up a bunch of your time and the need for having advanced technical know-how of managing a server.

It all comes down to the amount of resources you think your website will need. You’ll want to take a look at the current usage of CPU, RAM and storage your website currently utilizes and use that as benchmark. However, if you are unsure, the best thing to do is start with a standard plan and evaluate website performance from there.

If you find that you need more resources later, you can always upgrade your plan. Likewise, if you find that you have more resources than you need, you can also downgrade your plan at any time. We can always help you make a decision as well by giving us a call. The benefit of a fully managed GoDaddy VPS hosting plan is that you have a dedicated support team to help you with these decisions and adjustments along the way.

As many as you’d like. There is no limit on the number of websites that you can host on GoDaddy VPS hosting plans. The only limitations are on resources. If you have multiple sites, or very large sites that require high amounts of processing power, this is really the only factor determining the number of websites you can host. Of course, if you run into storage limitation issues, you can always upgrade to a higher tier plan.

Virtual private servers allow you to have root access to your server giving you the ability to install software or make any configuration changes that you need to. Among the many uses of a GoDaddy VPS include the ability to:

• Host a website or application (such as a business website or app)
• Set up a VPN (virtual private network)
• Create test environments for application development
• Set up email servers
• Create multiple hosting accounts for the management of multiple websites
• Among several other practical uses

Getting started with GoDaddy fully managed VPS hosting could not be easier. Simply select a plan above and complete your purchase. You will be prompted to create an account with us if you have not already done so. After completing your purchase, you will receive a welcome email which will include information about your dedicated support experts and next steps.