What is VDS?  What is VPS? According to Wikipedia a Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) or Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a method of partitioning a physical server computer into multiple servers that each has the appearance and capabilities of running on its own dedicated machine. Each virtual server can run its own full-fledged operating system, and each server can be independently rebooted. The practice of partitioning a single server so that it appears as multiple servers has long been common practice in mainframe computers, but has seen a resurgence lately with the development of virtualization software and technologies for other architectures. With VPS you therefore combine the benefits of both shared hosting and dedicated hosting allowing you to virtually run your own server at a fraction of the cost! As flexible as a dedicated server With VPS systemsusers share the system resources -- such as the CPU and memory -- but, unlike a shared platform, where you are a virtual host on a shared hardware server, the file systems are fully partitioned meaning only you have access to it! This provides the flexibility to customise your 'server' to your needs, adding modules and installing software for your specific requirements. As cost effective as a shared server Partitioning a single hardware server into multiple servers has been around for a long time.  In fact, mainframe computers have long been partitioned into multiples.  By sharing the resources you are able to get far more 'bang' for your proverbial 'buck'. Why bytehouse? bytehouse provides the most powerful Virtualization platforms in the UK!* Our Dual Quad core Blades and the very latest software and control panels to maximise your performance, features and value. Partnered with SWsoft We've partnered with SWsoft to offer you a choice between CentOS Linux and Microsoft Windows virtual private server systems using the latest Plesk 8 and Virtuozzo Power Panel technology. Our solutions grow with your business bytehouse appreciates that your hosting requirements will change over time as your business develops. Virtual Hosting is entirely flexible and our simple upgrade path enables your website hosting to respond as your business grows and diversifies. bytehouse focuses on providing cutting edge quad dual core blades (8 cores per blade) to provide the most powerful virtulisation platforms in the UK! No one provides more powerful virutlised solutions.* * As at 1st of September 2007.