Hosting.com VPS

Hosting.com VPS (Virtual Private Server) delivers enterprise-grade performance and reliability at a fraction of dedicated server costs. Whether you choose Managed or Unmanaged VPS, A2's proprietary SwiftServer platform and Turbo technology provide up to 20x faster page loads compared to standard VPS hosting, making it an exceptional choice for high-traffic websites, development environments, and resource-intensive applications.

Hosting.com offers complete VPS flexibility with root access, multiple Linux distributions, and a choice between fully managed or hands-off unmanaged configurations. Their VPS infrastructure combines SSD storage, AMD EPYC processors, and global data center locations with 99.9% uptime guarantees, comprehensive security, and expert 24/7 support from the Guru Crew.

VPS Hosting Options: Managed vs Unmanaged

Hosting.com provides two distinct VPS approaches to match different skill levels and requirements. Managed VPS includes complete server administration, security monitoring, and proactive maintenance by A2's expert team. This option is ideal for businesses and developers who want VPS power without system administration responsibilities. Unmanaged VPS provides full root access with minimal A2 intervention, perfect for experienced system administrators who prefer complete control over their server environment.

Both options run on identical high-performance infrastructure with SSD storage, redundant networking, and A2's Turbo Boost technology. The primary difference lies in the level of support and management provided. Managed VPS customers receive cPanel/Plesk control panels, automatic updates, security patching, and performance optimization, while Unmanaged VPS users handle all server configuration themselves but enjoy lower monthly costs.

Managed VPS customers receive:

• cPanel or Plesk Control Panel: Industry-standard interfaces for server and website management
• Server Monitoring: 24/7 proactive monitoring with automatic issue resolution
• Security Patching: Automatic operating system and software updates
• Performance Optimization: Server tuning for maximum efficiency
• Free Migrations: Expert migration assistance from existing hosting
• Software Installation: Installation and configuration of server software
• Backup Management: Automated backups with easy restoration
• Priority Support: Expedited assistance from senior technicians

The managed approach significantly reduces technical overhead, allowing businesses to focus on their applications rather than server administration. A2's management team handles everything from kernel updates to performance optimization, ensuring the server runs smoothly without requiring in-house expertise.

Turbo VPS Performance Technology

Hosting.com's Turbo VPS technology represents a significant advancement over standard VPS hosting. Built on their SwiftServer platform, Turbo VPS combines AMD EPYC processors with NVMe SSD storage, advanced caching, and optimized software configurations to deliver page loads up to 20x faster than traditional VPS solutions.

The performance advantage comes from multiple optimizations working together. A2 replaces standard Apache web servers with LiteSpeed Web Server, which processes PHP requests 40% faster and includes built-in page caching. NVMe SSDs provide read/write speeds that are 40x faster than SATA SSDs, dramatically reducing database query times. HTTP/3 and QUIC protocol support ensures modern browsers can load pages with minimal latency.

Turbo VPS performance features:

• LiteSpeed Web Server: Advanced web server with built-in caching and PHP optimization
• NVMe SSD Storage: Ultra-fast solid-state drives for maximum I/O performance
• AMD EPYC Processors: Enterprise-grade CPUs with high core counts and clock speeds
• OPcache & APCu: PHP bytecode caching for faster script execution
• Memcached & Redis: In-memory caching for database queries and objects
• HTTP/3 & QUIC: Latest protocols for reduced latency and faster page loads
• MariaDB Performance: Optimized database server with query caching
• CloudFlare CDN: Free integration with global content delivery network

Independent benchmarks demonstrate that A2's Turbo VPS consistently outperforms competitors in WordPress, Magento, and custom application testing. For e-commerce sites and high-traffic applications, the performance difference translates directly to improved conversion rates and user experience.

Managed VPS Hosting Plans

A2's Managed VPS lineup offers six tiers with progressively more resources, allowing businesses to scale as traffic and resource requirements grow. All managed plans include cPanel or Plesk control panels, server monitoring, security management, and priority support from A2's expert team.

Lift 4 Managed VPS: $77.99/month

• 4 GB RAM
• 75 GB SSD storage
• 2 TB monthly bandwidth
• 2 CPU cores
• cPanel or Plesk control panel included
• Root access with full control
• Free SSL certificates
• Perpetual Security monitoring

Lift 8 Managed VPS: $99.99/month

• 8 GB RAM
• 150 GB SSD storage
• 3 TB monthly bandwidth
• 4 CPU cores
• Enhanced performance for multiple websites
• Free server management and optimization

Lift 16 Managed VPS: $139.99/month

• 16 GB RAM
• 250 GB SSD storage
• 4 TB monthly bandwidth
• 6 CPU cores
• Ideal for high-traffic e-commerce sites
• Advanced caching configurations

Supersonic 8 Turbo VPS: $119.99/month

• 8 GB RAM
• 200 GB NVMe SSD storage (Turbo)
• 4 TB monthly bandwidth
• 6 CPU cores
• Turbo Boost (20x faster) technology
• LiteSpeed Web Server included

Supersonic 16 Turbo VPS: $159.99/month

• 16 GB RAM
• 350 GB NVMe SSD storage
• 5 TB monthly bandwidth
• 8 CPU cores
• Premium Turbo performance

Supersonic 32 Turbo VPS: $229.99/month

• 32 GB RAM
• 450 GB NVMe SSD storage
• 6 TB monthly bandwidth
• 10 CPU cores
• Maximum managed VPS resources

All managed plans include A2's server management services, meaning their team handles operating system updates, security patches, software installations, and performance optimization. This comprehensive management approach ensures servers remain secure, fast, and stable without requiring technical expertise from customers.

Unmanaged VPS Hosting Plans

For experienced system administrators who prefer complete control, A2's Unmanaged VPS hosting provides identical hardware and infrastructure at significantly reduced prices. Unmanaged VPS customers receive root access, choice of Linux distribution, and basic server provisioning, but handle all configuration, security, and maintenance themselves.

Unmanaged VPS Pricing:

• Runway 1: $39.99/month - 1 GB RAM, 20 GB storage, 1 TB bandwidth
• Runway 2: $44.99/month - 2 GB RAM, 40 GB storage, 1.5 TB bandwidth
• Runway 4: $54.99/month - 4 GB RAM, 75 GB storage, 2 TB bandwidth
• Runway 8: $69.99/month - 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage, 3 TB bandwidth
• Supersonic 8: $99.99/month - 8 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe, 4 TB bandwidth (Turbo)
• Supersonic 16: $129.99/month - 16 GB RAM, 350 GB NVMe, 5 TB bandwidth (Turbo)

Unmanaged VPS is ideal for developers, agencies, and technical teams who want maximum flexibility and control. With root access, you can install custom software stacks, configure advanced networking, implement custom security policies, and optimize every aspect of server performance for your specific applications.

SwiftServer Platform and Infrastructure

Hosting.com's proprietary SwiftServer platform forms the foundation of their VPS hosting. This custom-built infrastructure combines enterprise hardware, optimized software configurations, and intelligent resource allocation to deliver consistent high performance across all VPS plans.

The platform utilizes AMD EPYC processors with high core counts and strong single-thread performance, ensuring both multi-threaded applications and single-threaded scripts execute quickly. Storage uses enterprise-grade SSDs with RAID configurations for redundancy, while the Turbo plans feature NVMe SSDs connected directly to the PCIe bus for maximum throughput.

SwiftServer infrastructure includes:

• AMD EPYC Processors: Enterprise CPUs with up to 64 cores per socket
• DDR4 ECC RAM: Error-correcting memory for maximum stability and data integrity
• SSD/NVMe Storage: Fast storage with RAID protection and automatic failover
• 10 Gbps Network: High-bandwidth network connections with redundant uplinks
• DDoS Protection: Advanced protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks
• Hardware Firewall: Network-level security filtering malicious traffic
• KVM Virtualization: Full virtualization with dedicated resources and isolation
• IPv4 & IPv6: Modern networking protocols with dedicated IP addresses

KVM virtualization ensures true resource dedication - your allocated CPU, RAM, and storage are guaranteed and never oversold. This contrasts with OpenVZ or container-based solutions where resources can be shared, leading to "noisy neighbor" performance problems.

Operating System and Software Options

Hosting.com VPS customers can choose from multiple Linux distributions, allowing selection of the operating system that best matches application requirements and administrator expertise. All distributions are regularly updated with security patches and feature updates.

Available Linux distributions:

• CentOS 7 & 8: Enterprise-grade stability with long-term support cycles
• Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04: Popular distribution with extensive package repositories
• Debian 9, 10, 11: Rock-solid stability for mission-critical applications
• Fedora: Cutting-edge features and latest software versions
• Rocky Linux: CentOS replacement with enterprise-grade stability
• AlmaLinux: Another CentOS alternative with community backing

Managed VPS customers can choose between cPanel and Plesk control panels. cPanel is the most popular option, providing an intuitive interface for managing websites, email accounts, databases, and domain configuration. Plesk offers similar functionality with a different interface that some administrators prefer, plus enhanced support for Windows applications if needed.

Unmanaged VPS customers receive a clean OS installation with root access but no control panel. This allows complete customization of the software stack, including alternatives like DirectAdmin, ISPConfig, or custom web server configurations with Nginx, Caddy, or other modern web servers.

VPS Security and Protection

Security is paramount in VPS environments where root access and custom configurations can create vulnerabilities if not properly managed. Hosting.com implements multiple security layers to protect VPS servers from attacks while giving customers the flexibility they need.

Comprehensive security features:

• Perpetual Security: 24/7 monitoring for malware, intrusions, and anomalies
• DDoS Protection: Multi-layer defense against volumetric and application attacks
• Hardware Firewall: Network-level filtering before traffic reaches your VPS
• Brute Force Defense: Automatic blocking of password attack attempts
• KernelCare: Live kernel patching without reboots or downtime
• SSL Certificates: Free Let's Encrypt certificates with automatic renewal
• Server Hardening: Optimized security configurations and disabled unused services
• Backup Solutions: Automated backup options with off-site storage
• Two-Factor Authentication: Optional 2FA for control panel and SSH access
• HackScan Monitoring: Continuous scanning for malware and suspicious files

For Managed VPS customers, A2's security team proactively applies security patches and monitors for threats. Unmanaged VPS users receive the security infrastructure (DDoS protection, firewall) but handle operating system and application security themselves. Both configurations benefit from A2's network-level protection and infrastructure security.

Developer Features and Tools

A2 VPS hosting excels for developers and agencies who need modern development workflows. With full root access, SSH connectivity, and support for contemporary development tools, VPS hosting provides the flexibility required for serious application development and deployment.

Developer-friendly capabilities:

• Full Root Access: Complete control over the server environment and configuration
• SSH/SFTP Access: Secure command-line access for automation and deployment
• Git Integration: Version control support with Git, GitLab, or GitHub
• Multiple PHP Versions: Run PHP 5.6 through 8.2 with version switching per site
• Node.js & npm: JavaScript runtime for modern web applications
• Python & pip: Python development with package management
• Ruby & RubyGems: Ruby language support for Rails applications
• Docker Support: Container technology for consistent development environments
• Composer & WP-CLI: PHP dependency management and WordPress command tools
• Database Management: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL with phpMyAdmin access
• Cron Jobs: Automated task scheduling for maintenance and processing
• Custom Software: Install any Linux-compatible software or services

This flexibility makes A2 VPS ideal for hosting custom web applications, API servers, development staging environments, continuous integration systems, and other specialized use cases that shared hosting cannot support. Agencies can host multiple client websites on a single VPS with proper resource allocation and isolation.

Migration and Setup Services

Moving to VPS hosting from shared hosting or another VPS provider can be technically complex, involving server configuration, file transfers, database migrations, and DNS updates. Hosting.com's migration team handles the entire process for Managed VPS customers, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime.

The free migration service includes:

• Complete transfer of websites, databases, and email accounts
• Server configuration matching your current setup
• Control panel installation and configuration
• DNS and domain configuration
• SSL certificate installation
• Post-migration testing and verification
• Coordination of timing to minimize downtime

For Unmanaged VPS customers, A2 provides basic server provisioning and network configuration, but data migration is the customer's responsibility. However, the support team can provide guidance and technical advice during the migration process.

Global Data Center Locations

Hosting.com operates multiple data center facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, allowing customers to select the location closest to their target audience. Geographic proximity reduces latency and improves page load times, which is especially important for VPS hosting where server location directly impacts performance.

Available data centers:

• Michigan, USA: Primary U.S. location with excellent North American connectivity
• Arizona, USA: West coast option for serving Pacific and Asia-Pacific regions
• Amsterdam, Netherlands: European location for EU audience with GDPR compliance
• Singapore: Asian data center for serving Asia-Pacific markets

All data centers feature redundant power systems, climate control, 24/7 security monitoring, and multiple network carriers for maximum uptime. The 99.9% uptime commitment is backed by service level agreements, with credits issued for any downtime exceeding the guarantee.

VPS Support and Expertise

Hosting.com's "Guru Crew" support team includes VPS specialists who can assist with both server-level issues and application-specific problems. For Managed VPS customers, support extends to server configuration, performance optimization, and software troubleshooting. Unmanaged VPS users receive support for infrastructure issues but handle application and OS configuration themselves.

Support channels include:

• 24/7 Live Chat: Real-time assistance with technical experts
• Email Tickets: Detailed support for complex issues
• Phone Support: Direct phone assistance for urgent problems
• Knowledge Base: Extensive documentation covering VPS management
• Community Forums: Peer support and discussion

Managed VPS customers receive priority support with faster response times and more comprehensive assistance. The support team can handle server optimization, security configuration, backup management, and other administrative tasks, making managed VPS a true hands-off solution.

Scalability and Resource Upgrades

One of VPS hosting's major advantages is the ability to scale resources as requirements grow. Hosting.com makes upgrades straightforward, allowing customers to increase RAM, storage, and CPU allocation with minimal downtime. For most upgrades, A2's team handles the migration to a higher-tier plan, moving data and configuration to the new environment.

Scaling options include:

• Vertical scaling: Upgrading to larger VPS plans with more resources
• Horizontal scaling: Adding additional VPS instances for load balancing
• Storage expansion: Adding additional disk space as data grows
• Bandwidth increases: Upgrading monthly transfer limits
• Moving to Dedicated: Transitioning to dedicated servers for ultimate performance

For applications that have outgrown VPS capacity, A2 offers dedicated server hosting with similar managed or unmanaged options. The transition process is assisted by A2's migration team, ensuring continuity of service during the upgrade.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

While all A2 VPS plans include basic server reliability features, comprehensive backup solutions are essential for business continuity. Managed VPS customers have access to automated backup services through cPanel or Plesk, with the option to add A2's Server Rewind backup service for point-in-time restoration.

Backup options include:

• cPanel Backups: Automated daily backups of accounts and databases
• Server Rewind: Point-in-time snapshots for easy recovery
• Manual Backups: On-demand backup creation before major changes
• Off-Site Storage: Backup replication to separate geographic locations
• Database Backups: Automated MySQL/MariaDB dumps

Unmanaged VPS customers are responsible for implementing their own backup strategies. With root access, you can configure automated backups using tools like rsync, Bacula, or cloud storage services like AWS S3 or Backblaze B2.

Value Proposition and Cost Analysis

Hosting.com VPS delivers exceptional value by combining enterprise-grade performance with competitive pricing. The Turbo technology inclusion at VPS pricing levels provides performance typically found in much more expensive hosting solutions. When compared to major cloud providers like AWS or DigitalOcean, A2's managed VPS includes significantly more support and management services at similar or lower prices.

For businesses currently on shared hosting experiencing performance limitations, VPS hosting provides a clear upgrade path. The dedicated resources eliminate "noisy neighbor" problems, while root access allows custom optimization impossible on shared hosting. For businesses considering dedicated servers, VPS offers 60-70% cost savings while delivering sufficient performance for most high-traffic applications.

A2's anytime money-back guarantee reduces risk for new customers. Unlike many hosts that limit refunds to 30 days, A2 provides prorated refunds at any time, demonstrating confidence in their VPS quality and giving customers flexibility to evaluate performance over extended periods.