1&1 VPS Hosting Review

Get the powerful Plesk and Virtuozzo control panels in one virtual private network, plus a feature set comparable to those of all other VPS hosts combined. In their effort to provide businesses everything they need to manage a growing and expanding online presence, 1&1 VPS Hosting has left no stone unturned. With a nearly 6 million person community across the globe, 1&1 has proven itself to be a world-class web host.

 
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Unique Benefits
• Plesk & Virtuozzo control panels
• 1&1 Webmail - 2 GB web-based email with spam filter
• Premium Software Suite
• SSL included with select packages
• Unlimited MySQL databases

Key Features
• Fedora Core 4 Linux operating system
• Up to 2000 E-mail Accounts
• Unlimited subdomains
• DNS management
• Up to 50 GB disk space & 2000 GB monthly traffic

 
 

Editors' Comments
1&1 is a clear leader in the web hosting industry. From their origins and domination in the European and UK shared hosting industry, 1&1 has successfully launched into all International markets with an excellent offering. The Virtual private server (VPS) offers the speed and flexibility of a dedicated server at just over shared hosting prices.

The VPS packages offered by 1&1 support most requirements of a person or organization who is looking for more than just shared hosting but does not really have the need for a fully dedicated server. VPS is the solution for you, with full access and root control allow you the flexibility to upload your applications, data storage or do just about anything with your space allotment in the VPS.

 

 
 

Uptime Guarantee
1&1 VPS Hosting upholds a 99.99% uptime guarantee

Basics - What you need to know
DataCenter
The 1&1 datacenter in Kansas City is 55,000 square feet and has 5 server rooms. There you'll get a 100 Mbps connection through Cisco routers to a 20 GBit external connection offering redundant capacity that can run thousands of terabytes of traffic each month with no "logjams".

Power Management
For added support, they have gel battery power banks, 16-cylinder backup diesel generators and miles of UV resistant and halogen free cables ensure continuous power. Two redundant no-break power supplies and a switching station on the roof guarantee that, in the event of power failure, there will be no interruption of service.

Physical Security
Built with walls of reinforced steel, the 1&1 datacenter is designed for your business's ultimate protection. They have over 150 video surveillance cameras that record everything. The data center's only entrance is secured by a security airlock that only 1 person can pass through at a time. Once inside, the building's various areas are secured by a number of redundant security measures, including safety locks.

The safety of the facility and its contents is further ensured by custom-designed argon-based fire suppression systems. The environment is kept at the optimal temperature and humidity with the aid of 8 5,600 KW cooling systems with cooling water sets, open air coolers and recooling units along with bespoke heat exchangers.

Server Access by Customer
Physical Access: No physical access to the server
Root Access: User gets root access

Service Offerings
General Managed Services - Bundles
1&1 VPS Hosting clients enjoy a full and expansive feature set, including 2 GB of web-based email, unlimited MySQL databases, and the functionality and versatility of the Plesk control panel with a license for as many as 30 domains. Users also get the Virtuozzo web-based Power Panel and a Premium Software Suite chock full of useful 3rd party programs including the full versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe GoLive, Ulead GIF Animator, Hello Engines!, Ranking Toolbox, and WISE.FTP, among many others.

Optional features available for add-on include additional domains, an antivirus, Symantec Security Software, and Exchange Accounts.

Security and Updates
Redundancy is built into every aspect of 1&1's operation, including multiple hard drives, and dual router systems, giving your data the best protection available. Internet specialists monitor all hardware and software 24/7.

Firewall
All servers come pre-bundled with select firewall solutions.

Backup Services
Data backups are included free with all VPS plans.

Sample Server Plans
VPS I: 10 GB storage, 100 Mbit bandwidth, 500 GB traffic, and 500 email accounts for $29/month
VPS II: 20 GB storage, 100 Mbit bandwidth, 1000 GB traffic, and 1000 email accounts for $39/month
VPS III: 50 GB storage, 100 Mbit bandwidth, 2000 GB traffic, and 2000 email accounts for $59/month

Vendor Comments
Quote from Joshua Sloan, Director of Online Marketing, 1&1 Internet Inc.:
"1&1 Virtual Private Servers (VPS) meet the gap between high-end shared hosting and dedicated servers. VPS combines the bargain pricing of shared hosting with the flexibility and power of a dedicated server."

Customer Profiles
• Virtual Private Server (need more than shared hosting)
• Applications
• Data Storage
• Application Service Providers
• Gaming