{"id":69599,"date":"2023-10-11T02:26:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T08:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=69599"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:10:30","slug":"managed-vps-hosting-for-resource-intensive-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/managed-vps-hosting-for-resource-intensive-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These days, resource-intensive applications are all the rage. Whether you&#8217;re running a high-traffic website, a<strong> data-heavy web application<\/strong>, or a game server, optimal performance and reliability are vital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where <strong>managed virtual private server (VPS) hosting<\/strong> enters the picture.It is a powerful solution for hosting resource-intensive applications. In this article, we\u2019ll explain all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/top-9-benefits-of-managed-vps-hosting\/\">Managed VPS benefits<\/a>, and explore how it can effectively handle the resource demands of your app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction to Resource-Intensive Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Introduction-1140x513-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Introduction to Resource-Intensive Applications\" class=\"wp-image-69602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Introduction-1140x513-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Introduction-1140x513-1-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Introduction-1140x513-1-768x346.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First things first &#8211; what are resource-intensive applications?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, we\u2019re talking about <strong>software that requires more processing power, memory, and bandwidth compared to typical apps<\/strong> to function effectively. Examples include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>multiplayer online games<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>streaming services<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ecommerce stores<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While dealing with such apps might seem intimidating and expensive, it doesn\u2019t have to be. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/choosing-your-managed-vps-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>choose a Managed VPS plan<\/strong><\/a>, you get a dedicated support team to help you with your software and you also pay only for the resources you actually use. It\u2019s the perfect option for beginners and businesses on a budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Consider When Hosting Resource-Intensive Applications and How Managed VPS Can Handle Them<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to dip your toes into dealing with<strong> resource-intensive apps<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-best-web-hosting-plan-for-my-website\/\"><strong>find a hosting plan<\/strong><\/a> that can provide the necessary environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated servers will pop up as the first option. However, those are costly. <strong>Managed VPS<\/strong>, on the other hand, will be easier on both your wallet and time. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hardware Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Hardware-Resources-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Hardware Resources\" class=\"wp-image-69603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Hardware-Resources-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Hardware-Resources-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Hardware-Resources-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Managed VPS hosting plans <strong>offer individual hardware resources to all accounts<\/strong> on the physical server. This means you\u2019ll get enough memory for caching and efficient data handling, the <strong>necessary CPU to handle application processing loads<\/strong>, and the needed storage to keep your data intact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, resource-intensive apps need a bit more to perform smoothly. With managed VPS, you can<strong> add and remove resources when necessary<\/strong>. This scalability allows you to withstand spikes and sudden traffic influxes without compromising on site performance. Most VPS plans come with a<strong> load monitoring tool <\/strong>as well, which will help you stay on top of your game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Server Configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Server-Configuration-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Server Configuration\" class=\"wp-image-69604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Server-Configuration-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Server-Configuration-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Server-Configuration-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cmanaged\u201d in Managed VPS means that you get<strong> a dedicated team to configure your server and handle the technicalities<\/strong> surrounding it. This leaves you with more time to focus on<strong> growing your app\u2019s audience<\/strong>. It\u2019s also perfect if you\u2019re not particularly tech-savvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside is that<strong> you only get partial control over how the server is configured<\/strong>. If that\u2019s something of utmost importance to you, you can check the unmanaged options or dedicated servers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Load Balancing for High Traffic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Load-Balancing-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Load Balancing for High Traffic\" class=\"wp-image-69605\" style=\"width:840px;height:221px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Load-Balancing-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Load-Balancing-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Load-Balancing-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your website or app gets a <strong>sudden traffic spike<\/strong>, it might start lagging or even crash. That\u2019s the last thing we want. A good Managed VPS plan will have a<strong> load-balancing feature that will redirect traffic between two or more servers with the same content<\/strong> in order to avoid any issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caching Mechanisms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Caching-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Caching Mechanisms\" class=\"wp-image-69606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Caching-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Caching-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Caching-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caching is vital for <strong>reducing server load and speeding up response times<\/strong>. For example, if you have a WP website, the static web pages will be pre-generated and stored. This means that WordPress<strong> <\/strong>won\u2019t have to communicate with a database to extract the data needed, making your pages load faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With Managed VPS, you can expect the following types of caching:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>opcode<\/strong> &#8211; saves a copy of the compiled script (opcode) in memory for faster loading the next time you visit a page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>object <\/strong>&#8211; stores database query results and the next time you need a certain result, it can deliver, without scoring the database anew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>page <\/strong>&#8211; cach\u0435s the content of a page on the server-side, so that next time you visit it, the content is delivered from the cache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-cdn-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)\" class=\"wp-image-69607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-cdn-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-cdn-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-cdn-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-a-cdn\/\">Content Delivery Networks<\/a> help resource-intensive apps <strong>reduce latency during loading<\/strong>. For example, when a web browser sends a request to your streaming platform, it has to travel a physical distance from your location to where your hosting server is.<strong> CDNs cache some of your content in various server <\/strong>around the world, so when a visitor sends the request &#8211; it will be loaded from the closest possible location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All <strong>resource-intensive apps<\/strong> can greatly benefit from content delivery networks. Thankfully, most hosting providers know this so you can often utilize a CDN solution on most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-cloud-hosting.html\"><strong>Managed VPS packages<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Database Optimization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-data-base-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Database Optimization\" class=\"wp-image-69608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-data-base-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-data-base-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-data-base-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Databases are one of the vital parts of hosting your resource-intensive applications. They<strong> store information and make it easy to access, manipulate, and display<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosting providers can optimize performance via:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>query optimization<\/strong> &#8211; selecting the best for implementing each request for data or information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>indexing &#8211; <\/strong>positioning your page in search engine results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>storage configurations<\/strong> &#8211; managing the storage for maximum efficiency and capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monitoring and Scaling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Monitoring-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Monitoring and Scaling\" class=\"wp-image-69609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Monitoring-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Monitoring-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Monitoring-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the load monitoring tools we mentioned earlier, you\u2019ll always <strong>know exactly how much of the server\u2019s resources you\u2019re utilizing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about Managed VPS hosting plans is they enable you to <strong>pay for what you\u2019re actually utilizing<\/strong>. If you feel the need to add more CPU or remove some RAM &#8211; you can easily do so, thanks to the enhanced scalability of<strong> virtual private servers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Security-1140x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Security Considerations\" class=\"wp-image-69610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Security-1140x300-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Security-1140x300-1-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-Security-1140x300-1-768x202.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that <strong>cybercrime statistics<\/strong> are worrying and that resource-intensive apps are a primary target for hackers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/is-managed-vps-secure\/\"><strong>is Managed VPS secure<\/strong><\/a><strong> enough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely. It offers isolated accounts, which means that whatever your server roommates are going through won\u2019t affect your website. The resources are also dedicated, so you don&#8217;t need to worry about others taking over them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, as a user, you can customize the environment with security solutions you deem fit. The<strong> dedicated support team <\/strong>can also easily<strong> locate any issues<\/strong> <strong>even before you do<\/strong>. And, should the need arise &#8211; you can<strong> contact them to help you<\/strong> with things like setting up a firewall or changing passwords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managed VPS with ScalaHosting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-with-ScalaHosting-1140x513-1.webp\" alt=\"Managed VPS Hosting for Resource-Intensive Applications, Managed VPS with ScalaHosting\" class=\"wp-image-69611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-with-ScalaHosting-1140x513-1.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-with-ScalaHosting-1140x513-1-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Managed-VPS-Hosting-for-Resource-Intensive-Applications-with-ScalaHosting-1140x513-1-768x346.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting is a reputable web hosting provider, with more than <strong>15 years of experience<\/strong>. Our Managed VPS plans are tailored to perfectly fit the needs of resource-intensive apps. They are<strong> scalable and customizable<\/strong> allowing you to tailor them to your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/cluster-hosting.html\">Single and Multi DC cluster options, alongside a multi-region plan<\/a>, perfect for resource-intensive apps. No matter which plan you choose, you get to benefit from our <strong>automated offsite backups<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We utilize the latest virtualization technologies<strong> <\/strong>to make our servers fast and dependable. Thanks to <strong>OpenLiteSpeed<\/strong>, you\u2019ll never have to worry about speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, all of our clients get access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\"><strong>SPanel<\/strong><\/a><strong>, an in-house developed web hosting control panel<\/strong>. It brings numerous benefits to users, including <strong>enhanced security, <\/strong>thanks to<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/website-security.html\"><strong>SShield<\/strong><\/a>, an AI-powered tool that blocks 99.998% of attacks online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We already highlighted the importance of the support team when it comes to managed services. Our<strong> team is available 24\/7 via chat and email <\/strong>and ready to answer all your inquiries about your account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-cta-new-wrap row cloudvps\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-logo\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-logo-cloudvps.svg\" alt=\"shortcode-logo\" title=\"shortcode-logo\"\/>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-img col-10 col-sm-7 col-md-5\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-bg\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-cloudvps.webp\" alt=\"shortcode-bg\" title=\"shortcode-bg\"\/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-content col-12 col-md-7\">\r\n        <div class=\"content\">\r\n            <div class=\"heading\">Supercharge Your Business with an All-inclusive Fully Managed Cloud<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"list-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"list\">\r\n                    <div><b>Free, Effortless & No-Downtime Migration<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>Anytime Unconditional Money-back Guarantee<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>Full Scalability & 24\/7 Expert Cloud Support<\/b><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"btn-wrap row\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <a class=\"button green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-cloud-hosting.html\">Start Now<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <button class=\"button brown_outer\" title=\"Contact Sales\" onclick=\"chatChangeVisibility(this, 'maximize', {}, 5);\">Chat with our Experts<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap UP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managed VPS is a great option for hosting all kinds of resource-intensive applications. It comes with <strong>dedicated resources, scaling, robust security, monitoring, 24\/7 help<\/strong>, and many more to handle your popular project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website or app will deliver high performance at all times and you will have enough time to grow your audience. All you have to do is choose a Managed VPS hosting provider that can offer a customized solution to fit your exact needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What is the difference between managed and self-managed VPS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The main difference between managed and self-managed VPS is the amount of assistance you can get. With a managed service, you can<strong> communicate with the support team 24\/7 to help you with any hosting issues<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, your server will be configured, with all the necessary software installed. <strong>Self-managed means you\u2019ll need to do all site operations yourself<\/strong> and while you do get support &#8211; it is quite limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What is better than VPS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> On certain occasions,<strong> dedicated hosting is better than VPS<\/strong>. You get an entire physical server all to yourself, which means more resources and better security. 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