Comparing Linux VPS Options
When searching for the ideal Linux VPS Package there are a few questions you need to look at:
- How many Virtual Servers do you need?
- What operating systems do you require?
- What virtualization platform do you want to utilize?
- Do you need a Private Dedicated Cloud?
- Is a control panel (cPanel) needed?
We offer extremely flexible fully managed and unmanaged Virtual Private Servers (VPS). With the EarthLink Virtual Private Server Cloud you can run any Linux operating system your application requires on a variety of Virtualization Platforms.
Why choose a Linux VPS? Security, with a Virtual Private Server the key word is Private. You are the sole administrator and gatekeeper to your own operating system and information. Virtual Private Servers are the ideal fit for secure applications and e-commerce web sites.
| OpenVZ | Parallels | Private Cloud | |
| CPU Allocation | 1, 2, 4 | 1, 2, 4 | Up to 16 |
| GB of RAM | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 64 |
| Storage | RAID10 | RAID10 | SAN or RAID10 |
| Web Server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Database Server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File Server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Application Server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Server | Yes | ||
| 24.7.365 Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited DNS Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 99.999% Uptime Guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bandwidth – Monthly Transfer | Unmetered | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Control Panel | Optional | Optional | Optional |
