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GoDaddy VPS is fast becoming one of the fastest growing VPS companies on the planet. If you crave true independence and want to self-manage your servers, Go Daddy VPS hosting may prove a good option (server management is available as an add-on option). As well, if you host multiple domains, are a gaming business or are looking to run a virtual hosting company, GoDaddy VPS hosting may also prove a logical choice.
The Go Daddy VPS Economy Plan offers 10 GB of space and 500 GB bandwidth (wheareas the premium plan offers 30 GB space and 2000 GB bandwidth). GoDaddy VPS hosting offers 3 dedicated IPs and can definitely accommodate your high-traffic website.
GoDaddy VPS offers all industry standard features the competition does, as well as a number of other tools and extra not usually found elsewhere. For example: optional bandwidth overage protection, which protects you from bandwidth overages by temporarily suspending your account if you reach your bandwidth allotment.
Go Daddy VPS web hosting is one of the largest and most lucrative hosting providers in the market today. They've got experience, top-notch infrastructure and the stability you need. This company isn't going anywhere but up. For a confident VPS owner looking for a reliable company, Go Daddy VPS is an excellent choice.
Unique Benefits
- Choose a preconfigured plan or build your own
- Free setup & SSL certificate
- Free Google AdWords & Microsoft adCenter Credits
- FTP backup available
- 24x7 email, telephone and web-based tech support
- 24x7 physical security and network monitoring
Key Features
- Red Hat Fedora Core OS
- Bandwidth overage protection
- $1.99 domain with purchase
- Choose from Linux, CentOS (4 or 5) or Red Hat Fedora 7, Windows Server
- 2003 Enterprise Edition operating systems
- 3 dedicated IPs
- $1.99 domain with purchase
- VPS Control Panel: Virtuozzo
Editors' Comments
Go Daddy VPS has delivered a very good solution between their shared and dedicated servers and this is their VPS-based solution. You get all the convenience of dedicated hosting, except without the price!
If you need 10 to 50 GB of space, you should seriously consider GoDaddy VPS. If you host multiple domains or are looking to run a virtual hosting company than you should also seriously consider Go Daddy VPS. Support is excellent and you do get 24x7 email and telephone customer service.
From their beginnings as a dominant provider of Domain Registrar services, GoDaddy has now put a great deal of attention over to the web hosting side of their business and we can see why. GoDaddy VPS is becoming one of the fastest growing VPS server companies on the planet.
Basics - What you need to know
DataCenter
At Go Daddy VPS 300,000+ square foot data center (with 30,000+ square feet filled with computers) you'll get world-class networking with a DWDM powered multi-10 Gigabit Ethernet backbone that's connected to 9 Gbps worth of bandwidth by peering with multiple diverse Tier 1 upstream providers using full BGP routing.
Power Management
Go Daddy VPS uninterruptible power supply is backed up by diesel generators with enough fuel to last over 7 days. Utility power is routed into the building via diverse paths and conditioned by HVAC cooling units.
Physical Security
The facilities are monitored by trained security staff 24/7. Entry is restricted by multiple biometric methods including fingerprint scan and retinal scan. All entryways and common areas have closed circuit video cameras recording all activity and all equipment is kept in locked cages. The facility is also protected by fully redundant N+1 HVAC cooling systems and state-of-the-art VESDA fire detection and FM200 fire suppression systems.
Server Access by Customer
Physical Access: No physical access to the datacenter Root Access: You'll have Root (Admin) access to your Virtual Dedicated Server
Service Offerings
General Managed Services - Bundles
GoDaddy VPS gives you two ways to have your virtual dedicated server. Either choose from one of their preconfigured plans or create your own plan from the bottom up. Choose between Linux and Windows. Choose from a 10-50 GB disk drive, from 500-2000 GB bandwidth, and from 256 MB with 1 GB burstable to 512 MB with 2 GB burstable RAM. Each plan comes with an SSL cert, free setup, and 3 dedicated IPs. VDS plans come with the Red Hat Fedora Core OS, but CentOS and Windows Server Enterprise Edition 2003 are also available. You can even opt for the Plesk control rather than Simple Control Panel or cPanel.
Security and Updates
Go Daddy VPS uses a trademarked TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System to provide your data, your site, your hardware and your visitors the ultimate in protection. It works by monitoring all incoming traffic and analyzing it to determine whether it contains any malicious data packets. The addition of the TippingPoint Digital Vaccine service regularly updates filters stay on top of the most current threats.
Backup Services
FTP backup is available for extra cost ($2.99-$9.99 for 10-50 GB).
Vendor Comments
Go Daddy VPS has become the world's #1 choice for domains by providing innovative, competitively-priced products, delivering the highest quality customer service, and by always appreciating and listening to its customers!
Customer Profiles
Topping Go Daddy VPS long list of satisfied Virtual Dedicated Server clients are:
- Gaming businesses
- Virtual hosting companies
- High-traffic websites
Customer Testimonials
"Go Daddy VPS was there for us at 9 p.m. on a Sunday when we had to register a new domain name and move our Web site. We needed to be ready to receive email on Monday morning. GoDaddy VPS service was great and we have peace of mind that Go Daddy VPS will be there 24/7."
- Mike Matthews, Information Services Director, County of Reno, Kansas
"Having been, in a former life, a VP of resellers for a high-tech firm, I was astounded not only at the knowledge and great attitude that Go Daddy VPS customer service displayed, but also in the willingness to chase down each detail and put my mind at ease. Your services, your value approach and your quality representatives make it easy for me to tell everyone that it's an absolute pleasure to deal with GoDaddy VPS."
- Frank Elge, Pagosa Springs, CO