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VPS Hosting

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  • Free SSL certificate included in every plan 
  • Free dedicated IP address 
  • 24/7 customer support available

What is VPS hosting?

A VPS, also known as a virtual private server, offers dedicated resources within a shared server environment. It provides a secure alternative to shared hosting, eliminating the need for a dedicated server. This cost-effective solution leverages virtualization technology, enabling Elite to create a virtual layer on the server’s operating system. This layer divides the server into separate sections, granting each user the ability to install and utilize their own operating system and software as if they had their own physical server.

A VPS is an ideal choice for individuals seeking a robust yet affordable solution to host their website. It grants users an exclusive container with scalable resources, such as website memory, CPU cores, and memory, dedicated solely to their needs.

How Virtual Private Servers are hosted with Elite:

Fast networks​

Experience lightning-fast hosting powered by OpenStack, featuring high-performance SSDs and KVM virtualization. With our hosting solution, you gain unparalleled control and unlimited access to your hardware resources.

Complete control

Retain complete server control and customize it according to your specific requirements, including fine-tuning at the operating system level for optimal performance and flexibility.

Root access and SSH Keys

Opt for VPS hosting to enjoy unrestricted access with full root access and SSH keys. Experience the freedom to manage your account without limitations, including complete file access, installation of third-party software, and much more!

Backups

With our self-managed hosting packages, you have the flexibility to schedule backups on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis. You can also utilize the convenient on-demand snapshot feature and troubleshoot any issues using the recovery console, even without SSH access. Moreover, our fully-managed hosting plan provides round-the-clock availability of a dedicated team specializing in local backup solutions, ready to assist you anytime, day or night.

Host your VPS server your way:

Self Managed and Fully Managed VPS comparison:

Self Managed VPS Hosting
From
R93,99
Fully Managed VPS Hosting
From
R1 890,99
Who is it for? For experienced developers that want full control over their VPS. For individuals that don’t have the time or skills, to maintain a VPS.
Performance / RAM 1 – 32 GB RAM 2 – 32 GB RAM
Operating Systems CentOS, Ubuntu or Windows Server CentOS or Windows Server
Control Panel cPanel/WHM, Plesk Obsidian Web Host Edition cPanel/WHM or Plesk Obsidian Web Host Edition
Monitoring and alerts 5-minute intervals 1-minute intervals
Additional dedicated IP options
CPU, RAM, disk & uptime
Services monitoring
Proactive remediation
Support
Standard Hosting phone support
Comprehensive help/how-to video library and technical blogs
Community peer-to-peer advice
Dedicated services team – (control panel recommended) Paid Option Unlimited service requests.
Site migrations Paid Option First 5 are free. 70% off 6+.
Server setup Paid Option
DNS setup and configuration Paid Option
SSL installation Paid Option
HTTP/2 server configuration Paid Option
SQL Server Express install Paid Option
Package management Paid Option
Email client setup Paid Option
PHP module install/upgrade Paid Option
MySQL optimization Paid Option
WordPress setup Paid Option
Call for custom service request Paid Option
Disk space audit Paid Option
Firewall rules configuration Paid Option

Popular uses for VPS Hosting:

Ecommerce

Expand your online store’s reach globally through our eCommerce-focused VPS hosting plans tailored to your needs. Take advantage of powerful applications like Magento, empowering you to drive sales and achieve rapid success in the online marketplace.

Multiple Sites

Benefit from our isolated server environment, enabling you to effortlessly host multiple websites simultaneously, without compromising the response time of any individual site. Enjoy optimal performance and seamless multitasking for your web hosting needs.

Web or database server

Experience effortless and rapid setup of web and database servers, whether you prefer Linux, MySQL, or Apache. Elite’s hosting solution empowers you to deploy these servers with ease, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.

Resource-heavy applications

Unlock the full potential of your applications with our robust VPS hosting servers, capable of providing the necessary power and resources to sustain any type of application you wish to run.

Email server

Discover the versatility of our VPS hosting servers, equipped to efficiently run an email server to meet the needs of your business and clients. Alternatively, explore our range of comprehensive email plans designed to cater to your specific requirements.

Test environments

Maximize your benefits by using our test servers, purpose-built to assist you in assessing the speed and response time of your website or application. Make informed optimizations based on accurate testing results for optimal performance.

Online Gaming Servers

Unlock the perfect hosting solution for your personal Minecraft server and enjoy seamless gameplay with your friends by utilizing our powerful VPS hosting servers.

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VPS Hosting operational system information:

cPanel

CentOS, a lightweight and efficient operating system, delivers exceptional speed and consistent performance. Renowned as one of the top choices for hosting websites, CentOS offers a fast and reliable connection, making it an ideal operating system for secure VPS hosting, ensuring both performance and robust security protocols.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu, an immensely popular open-source operating system, stands out as one of the top choices for VPS hosting. With its user-friendly interface, Ubuntu provides a reliable platform for hosting websites, offering flexibility and adaptability for those seeking a seamless and customizable hosting experience.

Windows (Plesk)

Enhance your VPS Hosting experience with the option to leverage the Windows (Plesk) Obsidian operating system. This user-friendly and feature-rich OS provides an excellent platform for managing your virtual private server, offering seamless control and administration for an optimal hosting environment.

VPS Hosting with Elite

Discover the unparalleled credibility and stability of our VPS hosting services as the world’s leading provider. Join millions of satisfied customers who trust Elite with their websites and applications. We offer high-performance KVM VPS hosting solutions, tailored to every budget, with flexible configurations. Benefit from automated weekly backups, customizable scheduling, robust monitoring, alert tools, and expert support.

Choose from a wide range of options, including Linux or Windows operating systems, along with optional control panels such as cPanel/WHM or Plesk Obsidian Webhost Edition. For those seeking hassle-free management, we provide Fully Managed VPS hosting or convenient one-time paid task-based services.

All Web Hosting Options

Windows Plesk Hosting

If you are looking for something which works with ASP.NET, ASP or SQL Server, then Windows Web Hosting is ideal.

Starting at
R45,99

Dedicated Servers

Bare metal dedicated server hosting is ideal for those who need a lot of power and flexibility.

Starting at
R2 650,99

cPanel (Linux) Hosting

Each cPanel plans comes with one-click install, 99.9% uptime, 24/7 security monitoring and a user-friendly control panel.

Starting at
R43,99

Web Hosting Plus

Dedicated speed that is great for eCommerce stores, plugin-heavy CMS or high-traffic sites.

Starting at
R443,99

WordPress Hosting

Elite’s WordPress Hosting includes automatic setup, daily backups, and software updates with professional, 24/7 support.

Starting at
R138,99

WooCommerce Hosting

With different product types available, you’ll be able to sell anything from anywhere. You will also have access to 115,000 Rand worth of WooCommerce extensions.

Starting at
R459,99

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Happiness engineer

The ELITEWEB.Co (South Africa) call center

No.1 award-winning expert support

We all know that even the most advanced technology is only as good as the people who put it together. That’s why, in addition to a variety of other services, we provide skilled phone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are one of very few web hosts in South Africa that are open around the clock.

Call 087 550 2198 to reach our technical support team.

VPS Hosting FAQs:

A VPS, or virtual private server, is a server that provides you with dedicated resources on a server with multiple users. It’s a safer and more secure answer to shared hosting without needing dedicated server space. This makes it a more cost-effective solution than dedicated hosting.

 

Unmanaged VPS (also known as “Self-Managed VPS”) tends to require an advanced degree of technical know-how and basic understanding of Linux and the command line. Unmanaged VPS hosting plans allows you to configure and update VPS hosting to your exact preference.

But, if you prefer to have an expert manage your hosting and the tech stuff (freeing up more time for you to focus on your business), then fully-managed VPS Hosting might be the right choice to fulfil your hosting needs.

VPS hosting is ideal for those who have some knowledge of servers and will make use of a bigger online space. Essentially, it’s perfect for those who need a large amount of power and control over their server, whilst maintaining a smaller budget.  

ELITE servers are located around the globe. Choose your server location during setup in North America, Europe, Africa or Asia-Pacific.

Yes. All VPS hosting includes automated weekly snapshots so you can schedule backup time – or create a backup on demand. 

Although the average time for us to provision your account will likely be mere minutes, it may take up to 24 hours or more. But, if you need your hosting right away, please call us and we’ll do our best to speed things up. 

ELITE VPS Hosting offers both Linux (CentOS or Ubuntu) and Windows Server. 

Yes! We offer Windows VPS hosting with resources staring at 2 GB RAM up to 32 GB RAM. Plus, you may add Plesk Obsidian Web Host Edition (for WordPress and website administration) to create and manage your sites. 

ELITE VPS includes one free dedicated IP address. In the past, multiple IP addresses were needed for things like SSL and SEO. However, now with emerging technology, 1 dedicated IP works for:

  • Multiple SSL certificates. Your server supports Server Name Indication (SNI), which means you no longer need a dedicated IP address for each SSL certificate on the server. 
  • Search engine optimization (SEO).  As long as each site has its own directory, a single IP address does not negatively impact SEO on the websites hosted on your server.
  • Site previews. Your customers can preview their websites using the same IP address as long as you’ve correctly configured cPanel or Plesk. 

Yes, VPS hosting is best suited for web developers and system administrators that have the technical knowledge to manage a server. VPS offers more power and flexibility than standard shared hosting, and with it comes more server management complexity. But for those looking for the power of VPS — and the simplicity of a standard cPanel experience to manage their sites — we recommend ELITE Business Hosting. 

VPS hosting gives you high performance with an isolated environment where the CPU, RAM and storage is 100% dedicated and not shared with any other websites or apps. That, compared to shared hosting, results in higher performance and security along with more flexibility and control over the server.

VPS hosting also offers higher resources and bandwidth/traffic than shared hosting, which means faster load times and unlimited traffic. A VPS allows the admin more control over security hardening and is less vulnerable to hackers in comparison to shared hosting. With shared hosting, if a site gets hacked there’s a greater chance that other websites on the server will also be compromised. Conversely, due to virtual isolation, a hacked VPS on the same hardware, won’t affect surrounding VPS environments. And with root access, there are no restrictions on the applications you install; you can access and edit the system files, settings and server logons. 

Since you’ll have full root access, you are free to customize your website by installing a wide variety of third party software, meaning you can turn your website into whatever you desire! 

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