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Cheap VPS Buying Guide: Avoid These Beginner Traps
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Cheap VPS Buying Guide: Avoid These Beginner Traps

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers more control than shared hosting without the high cost of a dedicated server. This makes it a popular first step up for those running.

Hosthink · 2026-07-17 · 4 min
What Is KVM VPS and How Does It Compare to OpenVZ?
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What Is KVM VPS and How Does It Compare to OpenVZ?

When choosing a virtual private server (VPS), you'll encounter KVM and OpenVZ. Both offer virtual environments for hosting, but they work differently.

Hosthink · 2026-07-14 · 3 min
VPS Hosting for Beginners: What It Is and When You Need It
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VPS Hosting for Beginners: What It Is and When You Need It

If your website has outgrown basic web hosting but you're not quite ready for a complex dedicated server, VPS hosting is the perfect middle ground.

Hosthink · 2026-07-10 · 3 min
How to Transfer Your Website to a New Server Without Going Offline
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How to Transfer Your Website to a New Server Without Going Offline

Back Up Your Entire Website First Before making any changes, the most critical first step is to create a complete backup of your current website.

Hosthink · 2026-07-07 · 3 min
How to Pick Between a Linux and Windows Dedicated Server
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How to Pick Between a Linux and Windows Dedicated Server

When you rent a dedicated server, choosing the right operating system is your first major decision. Linux and Windows are the two primary options, and each serves different.

Hosthink · 2026-07-03 · 3 min
How to Choose the Right Storage: RAID 1, RAID 10, or NVMe Explained
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How to Choose the Right Storage: RAID 1, RAID 10, or NVMe Explained

What is RAID? RAID, which stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a way to combine multiple hard drives or SSDs into a single logical unit.

Hosthink · 2026-06-30 · 3 min
IPMI and KVM Access: What They Are and When You Need Them
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IPMI and KVM Access: What They Are and When You Need Them

If you manage a dedicated server, you've likely encountered terms like "IPMI" and "KVM over IP." These are essential tools for remote server hardware management, offering control.

Hosthink · 2026-06-26 · 3 min
Which Server CPU Should You Choose? EPYC, Ryzen, or Xeon Compared
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Which Server CPU Should You Choose? EPYC, Ryzen, or Xeon Compared

Choosing a server CPU can feel overwhelming when there are three major product lines competing for your budget. AMD EPYC, AMD Ryzen, and Intel Xeon each target different workloads.

Hosthink · 2026-06-23 · 4 min
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Dedicated Server
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How to Avoid Overpaying for a Dedicated Server

Choosing a dedicated server can be confusing, with prices varying greatly between providers. It's easy to end up paying for more power than you actually need.

Hosthink · 2026-06-19 · 3 min
How to Choose Between a Managed and Unmanaged Dedicated Server
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How to Choose Between a Managed and Unmanaged Dedicated Server

Deciding between a managed and unmanaged dedicated server hinges on your technical expertise and the time you're willing to invest in server maintenance.

Hosthink · 2026-06-16 · 3 min
Choosing Between a Dedicated Server and VPS: A Practical Comparison
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Choosing Between a Dedicated Server and VPS: A Practical Comparison

If your website or application is outgrowing shared hosting, you'll likely encounter two popular upgrade paths: a Virtual Private Server (VPS) and a dedicated server.

Hosthink · 2026-06-12 · 5 min
Dedicated Servers in Sofia: What to Know Before You Buy
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Dedicated Servers in Sofia: What to Know Before You Buy

Dedicated Servers in Sofia: What to Know Before You Buy Sofia has quietly earned a serious place on the European dedicated server map. Low electricity costs, a mature fiber backbo...

Hosthink · 2026-05-14 · 9 min
The Infrastructure Behind Bucharest Dedicated Servers: Data Centers, Peerin
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The Infrastructure Behind Bucharest Dedicated Servers: Data Centers, Peerin

The Infrastructure Behind Bucharest Dedicated Servers: Data Centers, Peering, and Network Architecture Bucharest has quietly become one of Central and Eastern Europe's most strate...

Hosthink · 2026-05-14 · 9 min
Virtual Server Security Gaps That Shared Infrastructure Makes Worse
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Virtual Server Security Gaps That Shared Infrastructure Makes Worse

Virtual Server Security Gaps That Shared Infrastructure Makes Worse Shared infrastructure is not dedicated hardware with extra tenants. It is a fundamentally different threat mode...

Hosthink · 2026-05-14 · 9 min
How to Choose a Dedicated Server Provider in Belgrade Without Overpaying
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How to Choose a Dedicated Server Provider in Belgrade Without Overpaying

How to Choose a Dedicated Server Provider in Belgrade Without Overpaying Belgrade has quietly become one of Central Europe's more practical data center hubs — competitive power co...

Hosthink · 2026-05-14 · 9 min
The Hidden Tradeoffs of Cloud Servers Most Guides Never Mention
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The Hidden Tradeoffs of Cloud Servers Most Guides Never Mention

The Hidden Tradeoffs of Cloud Servers Most Guides Never Mention Most cloud server guides stop at the obvious decisions: pick a region, choose your instance size, decide between on...

Hosthink · 2026-05-14 · 9 min