VPS Hosting Articles

The gap between shared hosting’s limitations and dedicated server costs leaves most growing businesses in a critical decision zone. VPS hosting solves this dilemma by delivering isolated resources, enhanced security, and root-level control—but only if you understand which configuration matches your actual needs. Our VPS hosting articles reveal the technical triggers that signal it’s time to upgrade, how to avoid over-provisioning costly resources, and the architecture differences that impact your site’s reliability under traffic spikes. Stop gambling with your infrastructure’s future. Explore InMotion’s VPS Hosting plans designed to scale with your business.

InMotion Hosting Upgrades VPS Plans for Superior Performance

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jennifer Fan

InMotion Hosting now offers increased RAM, advanced SSD storage options, and expanded bandwidth on its VPS Hosting plans as of April 22nd, 2024. These updates aim to provide better performance for new customers at competitive prices.

The Differences Between Managed VPS vs Unmanaged VPS Hosting

Updated on February 2, 2026 by Nikki Ryan

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Managed VPS hosting offers simplicity, professional oversight, and optimized performance for users who prefer a hands-off experience. Unmanaged VPS hosting gives experienced users maximum control, flexibility, and customization freedom, with the tradeoff of handling all system management tasks independently. Understanding these differences helps you choose the VPS hosting model that matches your technical comfort level, budget, and growth plans.

What is Next.js?

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Nikki Ryan

Next.js has emerged as a powerful and versatile framework that simplifies the process of building robust and scalable web applications. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, Next.js offers a delightful development experience, combining the best of React with server-side rendering and an intuitive routing system. Get ready to unlock a new level of efficiency and performance in your web development endeavors!

InMotion Hosting Upgrades VPS Hosting Plans to NVMe SSD Storage for Higher Performance

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Carrie Smaha

InMotion Hosting is bolstering its VPS hosting options yet again, this time in the form of a high-performance, ultra-reliable NVMe SSD VPS plan.

After upgrading its VPS hosting options to include unlimited bandwidth and three free dedicated IP addresses last year, InMotion Hosting is now adding even more value to its VPS 16 vCPU hosting plan by provisioning new customers on top-of-the-line NVMe servers.

Top Programming Languages & Frameworks for VPS

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Modern VPS platforms allow for users to leverage popular programming languages and frameworks to perform a wide variety of tasks. Applications can be written in languages such as Javascript, and websites can be written in languages such as HTML, CSS, and PHP. In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular programming languages and frameworks you can use on a VPS.

6 cPanel Alternatives

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Many Linux users have been looking for a CentOS replacement since the news of CentOS 8 coming to an end emerged in early 2021. Similarly, many managed VPS users have switched to Cloud Server (unmanaged) Hosting following the price increase in cPanel hosting plans recently. Below we’ll cover some of the most popular, stable cPanel alternatives available for Linux systems.

InMotion Hosting vs Hostinger VPS Hosting

Updated on January 7, 2026 by Guest Contributor

If you are searching for VPS Hosting, you are likely weighing your options.

A lot of people like to compare InMotion Hosting vs Hostinger VPS Hosting, but when you compare the two side by side, Hostinger just does not stack up.

WordPress Hosting vs WordPress VPS: Which is Right for You?

Updated on January 29, 2026 by InMotion Hosting

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If you are new to WordPress, or an experienced WordPress administrator, it’s important that you choose the type of web hosting that’s best for you and your business. InMotion Hosting offers both a

What is Webmin?

Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Webmin is a free, open-source application for Linux server administration. If you prefer to manage all aspects of your Linux VPS or dedicated server from a graphical interface instead of the command line interface (CLI), Webmin might be right for you.

cPanel Managed VPS vs Cloud Server Hosting

Updated on May 13, 2025 by InMotion Hosting

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As your business expands, the need to scale your web hosting becomes increasingly evident. Two prominent options may stand out to you: cPanel Managed VPS and Cloud Server Hosting. Each offers unique features and benefits tailored to different needs and preferences. Understanding the differences between these two solutions is important for anyone looking to start their online journey or upgrad their current hosting.

Making the Most of Linux Cloud Server Hosting

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

After talking with a system administrator (sysadmin) about Managed VPS Hosting, I wanted to ask someone else about unmanaged, Linux cloud servers. We generally recommend the cloud server to advanced Linux users who are comfortable in the command-line interface (CLI), or terminal. But sometimes, the best way to learn something is to just go for it and learn as you go.

Making the Most of Managed VPS Hosting

Updated on July 24, 2025 by John Joseph

Discover how to maximize your managed VPS hosting with advice from InMotion’s seasoned Linux system administrator. Learn essential first steps like enabling 2FA, setting strong passwords, and disabling unused services. Explore advanced tools for monitoring, automation, and security—from Ansible to web application firewalls. Whether you’re managing cPanel servers or considering cloud hosting, this insider perspective reveals the technical prerequisites and practical workflows that separate VPS novices from power users.

VPS Uses Besides Hosting Websites

Updated on July 30, 2025 by Nikki Ryan

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Web hosting is usually for websites. Linux VPS hosting can also be used for email, and file sharing. It’s often for reseller hosting solutions with a user control panel. But what if you don’t need your website anymore? Maybe you transferred your business and WordPress website to another owner. Maybe your college capstone project is complete. For one reason or another, you may find yourself using a VPS for some purpose other than hosting a website.

What Type of Hosting Will Be Best for Increasing Site Speed?

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

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Let’s look at how Linux VPS hosting can have a positive impact on the speed of your website. Some of us can remember the old days of dial-up internet connections and how slow they were to load. You could type in the URL, go make yourself a sandwich, and still watch it load by the time you got back.

What Are Live-State Snapshots with My VPS Plan?

Updated on March 5, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

If you have VPS hosting, then you probably already know how important the safety and backup features are for keeping your website secure. One of the more recent additions to this is the ability to take a snapshot of your VPS.