Cloud VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtualised cloud computing environment that operates like a dedicated server within a shared hosting infrastructure, but at a lower cost. It offers guaranteed resources such as CPU, RAM, and SSD storage, along with full administrative control. Businesses seeking better performance (including data security or flexibility), or freedom from shared hosting restrictions will find VPS hosting ideal.

A Cloud VPS is a virtual private server you can use to host your website, production environment or pre-production environment. It combines dedicated server power with the flexibility of the cloud, offering business-level requirements, and hardware availability guaranteed by an SLA. Cloud VPS resources are distributed across multiple physical servers, which translates to less downtime and accessible applications when hardware issues occur. Unlike shared hosting, you have full control over the server’s entire configuration—so you can configure it to suit your needs.

Choose a Cloud VPS if you want flexible hosting that grows with your business. You can adapt your virtual server accordingly by adding resources quickly (RAM, disk space, vCores) via the OVHcloud Control Panel. The Cloud VPS offers high performance, and comes at a very affordable price in comparison to web hosting on a dedicated server. If you’re looking to go global, this server might just be what you need. It offers customisable features, high availability, and a global network of datacentres.

A Cloud VPS is hosted on a cluster of interconnected servers. With this setup, when one server malfunctions, a backup server takes its place to keep things running smoothly.  Resources like CPU, RAM, and data storage are provided virtually, so you get the power you need without being tied to a single machine. Plus, you’re in control—you can customise settings, install software, and manage updates with full root access. It’s all about scalability, data security, and performance rolled into one!

If you’re running a complex website, an online store, or enterprise applications that require dedicated resources, root access, and custom software, a VPS is your best option. On the other hand, if you’re working on a smaller website or a personal project with less demanding resources, a standard web hosting plan should do the trick.

Setting up an OVHcloud Cloud VPS is straightforward. First, choose the suitable solution based on your project’s needs. Select an operating system (Linux, Windows) or pre-installed CMS (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal or PrestaShop). Configure additional services like automated backups and security features. Following server delivery, access your Cloud VPS via the OVHcloud Control Panel, where you can manage server settings, deploy applications, and monitor performance.

OVHcloud Cloud VPS supports a wide range of operating systems to suit various project requirements. Popular Linux distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Fedora are available, giving you a reliable setup for web development and server management. If your projects run on Windows-based applications, you can choose from several versions of Windows Server. Plus, if you prefer a more user-friendly interface, pre-configured environments like Plesk and cPanel make website management a breeze for hosting providers and developers.

The best service for you depends on what your needs are, and your level of technical skill. If you do not have any server administration knowledge, then web hosting will be the best solution for your needs. A web hosting solution is essentially a turn-key hosting solution. With its standard configuration, you can host a website built with popular CMS tools like WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal or PrestaShop, for example.

If you know how to manage a server and your project requires a specific configuration, then a VPS will be the right option for you. This solution is fully administrable, and works with a number of different operating systems.

Setting up a Cloud VPS is easy— simply follow our guide on getting started with a VPS or:

• Select a VPS hosting solution that fits your needs.
• Choose an operating system like Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS) or Windows Server.
• Install web hosting control panels like Plesk or cPanel for easy management.
• Use the OVHcloud Control Panel to configure settings, deploy websites, and monitor server performance.

Best of all, the different OVHcloud-compatible operating systems come pre-installed on your virtual private server.

Cloud VPS is versatile, supporting a variety of use cases across industries. Businesses use Cloud VPS for hosting dynamic websites, running e-commerce platforms, and deploying business-critical applications and entreprise solutions. Developers rely on Cloud VPS for testing environments, code repositories, and continuous/contiuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. What’s more, Cloud VPS supports specialised uses such as game servers, content streaming services, and large-scale data processing projects.

Upgrading your Cloud VPS plan is quick and effortless with OVHcloud. With just a few clicks in the OVHcloud Control Panel, you can instantly amp up your server’s CPU, RAM, and storage to match your project’s changing needs. Whether you’re managing a traffic surge or rolling out new services, you can upgrade seamlessly with no downtime, keeping your business running smoothly.

The Cloud 1 VPS, Cloud 2 VPS and Cloud 3 VPS solutions have now been replaced by the new VPS range. Our newer models offer optimised performance, and are more modular—giving you more flexibility to add resources (RAM, storage, and processors).