Is Cpanel VPS the same as shared?

fryman · #1 02-23-2005, 02:04 AM

Ok, after browsing around it seems that high bandwidth shared hosting would cost almost the same than a good VPS. I have checked out vpscolo and I really like them. I am just about to sign up, but I have a question:

I noticed they have cpanel. Does that mean that I will be able to use the server just as I have always done with my shared hosting?

Another quick question: I see they are a UK company. Where are their servers located?

Thanks

Lev · #2 02-23-2005, 02:15 AM

If you've got no experience and don't have the time to learn, no a VPS is not like shared hosting. Then again, most companies now days baby sit you, installing any updates you request, so I suppose it is fairly similar. Basically, if they are willing to install updates and security settings/(vps) firewalls for you then yes, it is very similar to shared hosting because there is really no knowledge required...

I don't remember exactly but I think they have their own data center, I'm not sure where. I may be mistaken.

fryman · #3 02-23-2005, 02:17 AM

Thanks for your reply, but then what is the cpanel for? If I order a plan, won't I be able to log into my cpanel and start working on my domains as I always have with shared hosting?

Hoojx · #4 02-23-2005, 02:17 AM

Yes. You'll have full access to web host manager which is used to create and manage accounts. Once you've created an account, you can login to the account's cpanel.

Lev · #5 02-23-2005, 02:21 AM

fryman, do you know what WHM (or web host manager) is? It is basically the control panel for CPanel. You will have to configure it has a lot (compared to CPanel) of settings you originally have to setup but it is not too hard. From there you can create your self a CPanel account and work with your domains.

I suggest you stick with shared hosting, do you really need a VPS?

fryman · #6 02-23-2005, 02:22 AM

Great! I can cancel all my current hosting accounts I have all over the place, order a few dedicated IPs, and handle everything from here.

Yes, I need a VPS. My main site is using close to 100gb right now, and I am just about to open another one that will use even more.

And if I ever have any questions, I can always rely on my good ol' WHT members to help me out, lol

Lev · #7 02-23-2005, 02:26 AM

If you have lots of accounts, than a VPS can be useful. Make sure to ask VPScolo to do an intial setup/software upgrades for you. I would wish you good luck but I am sure you don't need it. Enjoy your VPS.

fryman · #8 02-23-2005, 02:33 AM

Thanks, just signed up and I'll wait for their confirmation call tomorrow.

I guess the best thing to do will post a job offer for someone to help me set up everything and get me started. Can't afford to screw up things and have my site offline for even one second

rghf · #9 02-23-2005, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fryman

Another quick question: I see they are a UK company. Where are their servers located?

We keep our servers in Fortress ITX in New Jersey but also have UK based servers people can use

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Is Cpanel VPS the same as shared?

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