Welcome to the Virtual Dedicated Server Online User Manual. The Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) reflects our goal to provide a shared hosting solution with the power and flexibility of a dedicated UNIX server. This manual provides information about, and instruction for using, the most common capabilities of VDS. This is by no means a complete or detailed compilation of everything that is possible with a VDS, nor does it attempt to duplicate the already existing documentation for the FreeBSD operating system on which VDS is based.
The VDS environment is intended to look and act as close to a dedicated FreeBSD server as possible, while still sharing the physical server with other Virtual Dedicated Servers. In addition to reducing the cost of a VDS compared to a dedicated UNIX server. This system allows our highly trained System Administrators and Technical Support representatives to manage the core functionality of the servers, including initial configuration. The VDS administrator is left with the ability to configure and manage all the main services, including Email, Shell, Web, and FTP, as well as the power to expand the abilities of the Virtual Dedicated Server.
The Basic VDS Administration section includes descriptions of the major features of the Virtual Dedicated Server, along with instruction on using and configuring these features, including VDS User Accounts, using the VDS Shell, moving Files to and from the Virtual Dedicated Server, using the server for Email, and the web server.
There is also a Getting Started Guide to familiarize the new VDS administrator with the steps involved in managing the server to help you learn and use the capabilities of your Virtual Dedicated Server.
The Advanced VDS Administration section contains helpful information about some of the features and tools available to extend the capabilities of your Virtual Dedicated Server.
The Security Best Practices page provides useful information about some of the security features and tools available to to help protect your Virtual Dedicated Server from potential hackers.
The VDS FAQ contains answers to some of the common questions regarding the VDS platform.
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Expand your resources by migrating your existing Virtual Private Server account to the next generation technology adding increased power, improved functionality and better privacy. The VPS to VDS Migration PDF document outlines how to migrate your Virtual Private Server account to a Virtual Dedicated Server account.
If you were unable to find what you were looking for in the Online Support pages, you may want to try the VDS Handbook PDF document.