(ve):VE vs DV

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You may be wondering what makes the new (ve) Server different from the existing (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server offerings at (mt) Media Temple. This page summarizes some of the similarities and differences.

Similarities

  • Linux-based: Both the (ve) Server and the (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server run Linux operating systems.
  • Dedicated resources: Both the (ve) and the (dv) are Virtual Private Servers (VPS), meaning they each offer dedicated, private resources within a virtualized environment.
  • Scalability: Both the (ve) and the (dv) offer quick, seamless upgrades and downgrades, so you can easily adjust to changing resource needs.
  • Customization: Both the (ve) and the (dv) give you root access to install any software you need, and configure the server however you want.

Differences

  • Plesk: By default, the (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server comes with the convenient Plesk control panel installed. The (ve) Server has no graphical control panel pre-installed (but you can certainly add one).
  • Virtuozzo version: While the current (dv) 3.5 offering uses Parallels Virtuozzo v3, the (ve) Server uses the newer v4. They differ in efficiency and resource isolation capabilities.
  • LAMP: The (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server comes with common server software like Apache, MySQL and PHP already installed. The (ve) Server leaves it entirely up to you to decide what software you want to install on your server.
  • Choose your own distro: The (ve) Server gives you the freedom to choose which Linux distribution you want. The options include Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and CentOS. In contrast, all (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Servers run CentOS.

Which is right for me?

You should probably get a...

  • (ve) Server, if you are an experienced server administrator, familiar with Linux, completely comfortable working with SSH, and you want the total freedom that comes with building your system from the ground up.
  • (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server, if you want the power and freedom of a VPS, but would like a working server "out of the box", and prefer to do most of your administration through a GUI control panel.
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