How to Copy and Paste To and From a VPS

Q:  How do I copy and paste from a VPS?

A:  If by “copy and paste from a VPS” you mean “How do I copy from my VPS terminal to my computer and vice-versa?”, then here’s the answer:

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How to Login to a VPS for the First Time – How to Login to a VPS as Root

The first time you login to your VPS you will be logging as “root”. Recall that the “root” user is the highest-level user/administrator account available, and generally speaking you should not be doing the daily management of your VPS as root (more about that in an article to follow). Continue reading »

VPS: Pre-Purchase Decisions I: VPS Server Name

When first purchasing your VPS you will have to make some decisions; you will need to pick a name for the server and you will need to pick names for your nameservers. In this article we’ll talk about the VPS server name:

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VPS: Pre-Purchase Decisions II: VPS Nameservers

In the previous article we talked about selecting the server name for your VPS.  In this article I will go over picking nameservers for your VPS. Continue reading »

How do i Install Kloxo from SolusVM Control Panel?

Q:  How do i Install Kloxo from SolusVM Control Panel?

A:  Actually, you don’t.  Kloxo is a control panel that you install from within your VPS.  Remember that SolusVM is an “overview/system health” type of control panel and it isn’t designed to handle the day to management of a VPS.  Continue reading »

Can I Run Subversion on a Managed VPS?

Q:  Is it possible to run Subersion on a Managed VPS?

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How Many Websites Can I Host on a Shared Hosting Account?

Q:  How many domains or websites can I host on a single shared hosting account?

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VPS Pricing: Monthly vs. Quarterly vs. Yearly, Finding the Best VPS Hosting Deal

VPS Pricing:  Monthly vs. Quarterly vs. Yearly, Finding the Best VPS Hosting Deal

1. VPS Resources, Control Panels, Extras, Terms of Service (TOS)

2. VPS Reputation, and Selecting Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS Hosting

3. VPS Pricing:  Monthly vs. Quarterly vs. Yearly, Finding the Best VPS Hosting Deal (this article)


VPS Pricing

The price of a VPS can vary greatly. There are unmanged budget VPS plans that are only a few dollars per month, and there are fully managed high-end plans with control panels included. The best thing to do is to take a look at multiple VPS providers that have the ballpark features you want, and then compare their prices and the allotted resources.

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How to Choose a VPS Hosting Provider – VPS Reputation and VPS Management

Once you’ve made the decision to go with a virtual private server (VPS)  you will need to choose a VPS hosting provider. In the next few articles I will try to give you some pointers in making your decision.  I will discuss:

1. VPS Resources, Control Panels, Extras, Terms of Service (TOS)

2. VPS Reputation, and Selecting Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS Hosting (this article)

3. VPS Pricing:  Monthly vs. Quarterly vs. Yearly, Finding the Best VPS Hosting Deal

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