What is a VPS, and what is it used for?
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual machine with dedicated resources on a larger physical server. Teams use VPS hosting for websites and apps, APIs, databases, game servers, background workers, CI runners, and workloads that need control beyond shared hosting.
What is AI-managed VPS?
AI-managed VPS adds automation on top of your server: proactive monitoring, anomaly detection, basic tuning recommendations, and guided remediation for common incidents. You still keep full root/admin access.
What is KVM? What are the benefits of KVM?
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization technology used to create isolated virtual machines. Benefits typically include strong isolation, consistent performance, and broad OS compatibility.
Why choose VPS hosting? When should I upgrade to a VPS?
Choose VPS hosting when you need dedicated CPU/RAM, root/admin access, custom services (queues, workers, containers, databases), or consistent performance. Upgrade when shared hosting starts limiting you with timeouts, memory caps, or scaling problems.
Are KVM-based virtual private servers safe?
KVM isolation is generally strong, but real security depends on configuration. Keep your OS updated, use a firewall, prefer SSH keys over passwords, run least-privilege users, and keep backups and monitoring enabled.
Can I install custom software on my virtual server hosting?
Yes. With VPS access you can install custom packages, runtimes, containers, web servers, and databases (within your plan's resources). We recommend documenting your setup so it is easy to reproduce or migrate.
How much does virtual server hosting cost? How do I choose the right VPS plan for my needs?
Cost depends mainly on CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth, and the level of management/support you want. Choose a plan based on your app's steady-state usage plus headroom: CPU for bursts, RAM for frameworks and databases, and disk/I/O for data-heavy workloads. If unsure, start smaller and scale after measuring.
What are the CPU, RAM, inode, and disk limits of Cloudbees Host plans?
Each VPS plan comes with defined CPU, RAM, and disk allocations. Inode and file-count limits can vary by filesystem and provisioning. If you share your stack (OS, web server, database, and expected traffic), we can recommend a starting size and the limits to watch.
How can I get started with VPS hosting on your platform?
Pick a VPS plan, choose an operating system, deploy the server, then connect via SSH/RDP. Next, install your web stack, configure DNS, enable SSL, and set up monitoring and backups.
What operating systems does Cloudbees Host VPS hosting support?
We typically support popular Linux distributions, and Windows availability depends on licensing and the selected plan. If you tell us your preferred OS (Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky/Alma, or Windows), we will confirm the best image and setup for your workload.
Will I get any kind of assistance with VPS hosting?
Yes. We can assist with onboarding, best-practice hardening, basic troubleshooting, and guidance on common stacks. The level of help depends on your support/management package and whether the issue is app-level or server-level.
What is the difference between VPS hosting and cloud hosting?
A VPS is usually a single virtual machine with fixed resources. Cloud hosting often means flexible infrastructure where you can scale, spread services, and add managed components like load balancers and managed databases. Many teams start with a VPS and move to more cloud-native architecture as they grow.
Does Cloudbees Host VPS have a public API?
API availability depends on the VPS provider and selected plan. If you need automation for provisioning, snapshots, scaling, or CI/CD integration, share your use case and we will confirm what API options are available.
