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VPSlink has been steadily building its reputation for almost a decade and, in that time, has successfully established itself as an affordable option in the virtual private server industry. VPSlink.com offers extremely reliable and available service; their five hosting packages are easily scalable and customizable to the web developer's needs and preferences. VPSlink virtual private server hosting a great way for those unsatisfied with shared hosting to take control of their own server space – at a starting similar price point.
VPSlink is the perfect choice for those familiar with Linux and searching for an unmanaged service that offers server privacy, security, control and an excellent “Always On” uptime guarantee.
To keep their prices so extraordinarily low, VPSlink's support options are streamlined for cost efficiency. While around-the-clock support is available for certain issues – such as root password resets and hardware concerns – questions of software and general help topics are not supported in the same way. That said, VPSlink.com hosts an extremely active user community and useful Wiki which provide considerable resources for newcomers and experts alike.
For amazing prices and dependable server strength and uptime, VPSlink is strong and proven option in an increasingly competitive industry.
Unique Benefits
**The lowest VPS prices today – Starting at $7.95/month**
- Choose from OpenVZ or XEN
- Instant set up
- Zero-downtime upgrades
- Works with your favourite Linux OS
Key Features
- Easy upgrades at any time
- Lamp, Ruby on Rails VPS available
- Full root access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Editors' Comments
VPSlink is refreshingly upfront about who they are and what their goals are: this is a VPS hosting service aimed at “Linux gurus” in search of well-priced, unmanaged virtual private server hosting. Within this mandate, of course, there is quite a bit of space to maneuver! We like the five hosting plans and the ability to upgrade instantly between them – this is a real benefit for those trying the VPS world for the first time.
VPSlink has an active user community and forum, as well as an excellent Wiki to help users get the most from their hosting subscription. VPSlink.com has a record of excellent uptime, speed and highly professional customer service.
Uptime Guarantee
VPSlink.com offers an “Always On” guarantee – in other words, 100% uptime.
Basics - What you need to know
DataCenter
The VPSlink.com data centre is located in Boston, Massachusetts and is connected via private peering connections and public Network Access Points. Through multiple upstream providers and peering partners, VPSlink.com is able to offer highly reliable and powerful connectivity.
Power Management
VPSlink.com's data centre is fully redundant (and earthquake-proof) to ensure no lapse in service, with uninterruptable power supply units backed by diesel generators. Your VPSlink server will be up and running, even in the face of a blackout or natural disaster.
Physical Security
Qualified personnel monitor security at VPSlink's Network Operations Center 24 hours a day. Access is restricted; visitors must be escorted by staff at all times.
The entire Network Operations Center is monitored 24/7/265, ensuring prompt response and thorough response to fire or security alarms. Hardware (including routers, switches, UPS systems, and servers), power, environmental factors, generator status and network connectivity are also monitored around the clock. Failure on any monitoring service results in audible alarms, LAN messages, and alerts to the VPSlink staff paging system
Server Access by Customer
Physical Access: No physical access to the server in general; customer access to data center only when escorted by Network Operations Center staff
Root Access: VPSlink.com users have full root access.
Service Offerings
VPSlink offers 5 hosting plans: Link-1, Link-2, Link-3, Link-4 and Link-5. All are designed for Linux users looking for full root access and unmanaged hosting options. VPS link's hosting plans offer the ultimate in scalability – upgrading from package to package is straightforward and, in most cases, instant – and the ultimate in user control.
VPSlink.com hosting plans start at a very low $7.95/month (good for a single service). The Link-5 service plan is robust enough for substantial business applications. All include considerable disk space, bandwidth and free setup.
Security and Updates
VPSlink.com ensures around-the-clock network and physical data center security. VPSlink also offers a helpful “Security Best Practices” page in its wiki/help center with instructions on password security, SSH configuration and more. Their list of security resources is regularly updated.
Firewall
All VPSlink.com users have the option to configure iptables rules to secure their virtual servers however they like.
Backup Services
VPSlink does take a backup of servers each night in case of hardware failure; however, there is no guarantee this backup will be available for customer access and users are advised to make their own backups regularly.
Vendor Comments
“VPSLink strives to become the leading web hosting provider of virtual dedicated servers and VPS web hosting solutions, with prices and uptime that consistently impress our customers and baffle our competition. We will continue to refine our powerful yet easy-to-use products, implementing new value-added features and improving usability based on customer feedback.”
Customer Profiles
Individual
Small and medium-sized businesses
Game and software developers
Web designers and programmers
Resellers
E-Commerce sites
Gaming
Customer Testimonials
“VPSLink has been (by far) the best host I have ever had the fortune of being a customer of! Their customized systems have led to excellent installation and customization (upgrades are almost instantaneous and support requests are looked at quickly and in depth). My sites have never run so well before!”
– Adam of AdamMcHugh.com
“VPSLink offers very cheap plans with fast support. Although this is an unmanaged service it is fairly easy to get help if you ever get stuck at any installation and the forum community is very geeky (and you always have Google to find the answers). More importantly, you aren't paying extra for managed services which are rarely necessary.”
– Juan Pablo Ortiz Arechiga of Pablasso.com
“A year ago I was looking for a cheap and good VPS provider. After reading several reviews, I zeroed in on VPSLink and purchased a Link-2 while their February promotion was going on, and later moved to a Link-3 with a 30% discount. I must agree, I don't regret my decision after being here for a year. What sets VPSLink apart is the VPS prices, support, and customer service they offer. There are always people interacting with customers on their forums.”