vServer in comparison:
affordable VPS servers
What is a vServer? Quite simply, a virtual private server is, as the name suggests, a virtual sub-area on a hardware device. When you rent a vServer, you receive certain capacities such as storage space or similar in the form of a non-tangible server and have full root access. The virtual server is located on a physical computer that you share with other people (unlike with a dedicated server or managed server).
The big advantage of vServers: True to the motto ‘Sharing is caring’, a virtual server can come up with affordable prices—see for yourself!
- 1 x 1 GHz CPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 40 GB SSD storage space
- 100 Mbit/s bandwidth
- 1 backup snapshot
- 1 IPv4 address
- Root access
High-performance vServers
You can rent our virtual servers easily and cheaply. Great performance for a low price: All vServers run exclusively on branded hardware from DELL. This ensures the highest quality. Thanks to the use of RAID 10 and SSD discs, data is quickly available and optimally protected. Thanks to the server location in Germany and green electricity operation, we can also tick off the sustainability box.
Secure virtual server hosting
Data loss is a thing of the past! With up to seven snapshots, you create take a clean backup of your data at any time. All your data is available to you at all times thanks to a server availability of 99.5 per cent. As you have full root access, you can protect your vServer to exactly the extent you want, for example by setting up an SSL certificate yourself.
vServer for Windows
Windows is available as the operating system for the server from the VirtualBiz package onwards. Alternatively, you can choose from a whole range of other operating systems, including Arch Linux, Fedora, Gentoo or Ubuntu. Get started right away! All you have to do is enter the domain and host name, select and confirm the operating system—and you can customise your basic server.
Virtual game server, mail server and more
VPS servers are popular, not least because they can be used for almost any purpose. With root access, you have even more control than with regular web hosting and can make any configuration you need. Hosting for your own website, mail server, game server (Minecraft, TeamSpeak, etc.)—these are just three of many options!
Virtual server hosting for Austria
and beyond
A vServer is perfect for you if you want even more control and configuration options than with our standard web hosting. Thanks to full root access, you determine which services and programs run on your server and can analyse it at any time with the rescue system in the event of problems.
Particularly practical: you don't have to worry about the hardware, because we take care of that for you! If you have any questions, you can contact our support team at any time.
SSD vServer with plenty of storage space
The rented vServer provides you with the resources that the host system distributes to your virtual server. Depending on which package you choose, you can benefit from extra storage capacity: From 40 GB to 160 GB SSD storage space, different variants are possible. So you always have enough capacity, even for extensive web projects!
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vServer security
Root access to the virtual server always requires an internet connection. Security therefore plays a central role, which is why Hoststar's vServer packages also include monitoring. The clear monitoring displays inform you in real time about the status of your booked services.
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Assign a domain to the vServer? No problem!
One way to use the vServer is to have your own website with your own domain. Do you have not just one, but several domains? No problem, that's what the Domain Manager is for! Here you can manage everything to do with your domains, from individual settings to domain terms. Simple, centralised and clear—so you have more time for everything else!
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Minecraft, mailing & more: What can a vServer do?
With a virtual server, you rent a certain capacity of resources. This allows you to do just about anything you want. Whether it's e-mail, an online shop, your own blog or a completely different project: you decide! Of course, you get your own IP4 address for each vServer.
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VPS server hire made easy: simple administration
Why go to a lot of trouble when it can be so easy? Hoststar's My Panel combines all the functions you need to manage your services. One login for everything and a clear, modern design: it doesn't get much more practical than this. By the way, you can manage your account just as easily on the go via smartphone or tablet. You have all the My Panel functions with you wherever you are.
Rent your vServer nowFrequently asked questions
about virtual servers
- What can you do with a vServer?
A server is an instance that makes certain resources available (more on this in our server guide!). There are many different types of servers; the virtual server is just one of them. With the right knowledge, you can basically do anything with a VPS server or vServer, as you have full administrative rights.
Please note: If you rent a vServer, you should have some prior knowledge of the subject. As an administrator, it is up to you to take care of updates, configure applications, etc. If you have little experience in this area, web hosting is an alternative. In this case, the web host will take care of the technical framework conditions.
- Rent a cheap VPS or a free vServer—which is better?
You don't have to look far to find them: free vServers. So why pay when you can theoretically get one for free? Well, as with so many things, free versions of virtual servers are only practical at first glance.
You reach the performance limits relatively quickly. This is only logical because a free offer is used by more people at the same time—consistently high performance is an unrealistic scenario. It is better to look at the price-performance ratio and invest in a cost-effective vServer offer. After all, the vServer should really pay off as a whole!
- Can I also just test vServers?
Of course! You can test our vServers for one month. If you're not satisfied, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- What is the difference between a root server and a vServer?
A root server is nothing more than a dedicated server. This refers to a hardware server that is reserved for one user. Such a root server is the most powerful option among the hosting possibilities, but that means it's also not as cheap as a vServer.
There is no general answer as to whether a virtual or dedicated server is better. It always depends on the project and prior knowledge. If you only want to set up a mail server or use the server for occasional gaming, you probably don't need a root server. If, on the other hand, you are planning a large, very performance-intensive project, the vServer may reach its limits.
- Are there virtual servers for unlimited traffic?
In short: Yes, with Hoststar. All vServer packages come without traffic restrictions. However, websites with download portals or streaming services are not permitted on our virtual servers.
- Cloudserver vs. vServer - what's the difference?
A cloud server is not quite the same as a virtual server. Rather, a cloud server is a combination of several vServers, while a vServer is to a certain extent a ‘parcel’ in the network. Virtual servers offer more options for individual personalisation. Nevertheless, cloud services do have their practical sides!