Zanadoo Web hosting has introduced the Virtual Private Server, VPS, as an efficient, lower cost alternative for clients who need a dedicated server, but don't want to incur the high costs associated with the environment, and don't want to require someone to be on site to physically make changes at the data center.

"Dedicated servers typically cost $100 per month," explains John Rodriguez, vice president of Zanadoo. "However, a dedicated server provides the necessary performance and privacy to larger web sites or customers who need a dedicated server. On a dedicated server, if the customer wants to re-install the operating system, someone physically has to go to the data center and install the operating system for them. That's a drawback that a lot of companies don't want."

VPS creates a virtual server environment that acts as private server without the high cost or need to physically make changes at a data center. The VPS creates a virtual server environment where multiple dedicated environments can get placed on a single server. This allows customers to pay less money and get the same benefits of a dedicated server. A customer gets root access and can install any software they want and also get the power of a dedicated server.