VPS hosting is one of the recommended options for you if you are clamoring for less downtime and good performance for your websites. This a cheaper option than dedicated hosting. If you are expecting big traffic or if you want to monetize your website, this is a good alternative for you.

There are basically two types of VPS hosting- managed or unmanaged web hosting.

Managed hosting is recommended for site owners who want to be free of server maintenance tasks. You do not have to think about the administrative responsibilities of maintaining a virtual private server. Your web host will be maintaining the site for you so you can focus on things that are more important for your site. This is also a good choice for people with less technical skills. This type of hosting is rather more expensive than unmanaged hosting.

Unmanaged hosting entails that the client oversees his own VPS and is responsible for its administrative tasks. Some companies with this type of hosting usually outsource this job to web experts, adding to your expenses. You will also be given software installation procedure and other programs that you need to manage your own virtual private server.