Cons of VPS Hosting
More Expensive – Compared to shared hosting, virtual private server hosting is more expensive. Managed VPS hosting tends to be more expensive than unmanaged VPS hosting. While the expense is higher, you get more value for each dollar compared to shared hosting. It’s also not as expensive as dedicated server hosting.
Limited – When comparing VPS hosting to dedicated hosting, it does come with some limits. If you reach those limits, you will need to upgrade your VPS package or even upgrade to a dedicated server. These limits are higher than the limits put on shared hosting, however.
Not as Secure – While VPS hosting is more secure compared to shared hosting, it’s not as secure as dedicated server hosting. With a dedicated server, you don’t share anything and you have full control. VPS hosting only gives you control over the partition of resources assigned to you.
VPS hosting, in theory, is a great way to have the services of a dedicated server but without the cost associated with it. However, there are some potential issues that may occur with VPS hosting. The main disadvantage from a financial standpoint is that it is more expensive than shared hosting. For sites that do not need a dedicated hosting service, the cost may be prohibitive. While it is not as expensive as dedicated, it is also typically a lot more expensive than shared.
From a services standpoint, though, the issue can be a lot greater. Some web hosts offer VPS hosting but do not allocate the resources appropriately. This may cause problems down the line if a particular site uses its resources at peak levels. The reason for this is that the web host may have over sold its space, banking on the probability that each account on the physical server will not use its allocated store of resources. However, if they do, it may cause server issues that will affect all other sites on the server. A way to combat this is to ensure that you are aware of how many virtual accounts are on the server at one time.
VPS hosting is a great bridge between shared hosting and dedicated hosting. It s main advantage is the ability to have complete control over the hosting environment as you would get in a dedicated hosting package but without the cost. There are a few issues you may encounter if the host does not handle VPS correctly but if they do and you can afford the slightly higher price, it is a great option.
