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A true virtual server is very different from the typical virtual web server. Virtual web servers use software to respond to requests on multiple domains. A virtual server does not rely on specific software but instead it virtualizes the entire operating system.

A single physical computer will still have one processor set, one set of hard drives, one motherboard and memory system, but that single hardware stack will support multiple operating systems simultaneously. Using advanced programming and a highly specialized version of the FreeBSD operating system, developers in the web hosting industry have packaged the operating system into a distinct unit. The virtual operating system runs under a master operating system, and the master can operate multiple virtual operating systems simultaneously. The result is a shared server running a dedicated operating system; each user on the system receives their own operating system and, optionally, unlimited access to virtually every facet of the system.

Essentially, a virtual server takes the concept of FTP “root jails” and extends it across an entire system. Typically, when you sign into an FTP server, you only see your folders and the top, or root, folder is the base of your personal area. However, if you were to look at the operating system, you would find that what you perceive as the root folder is not truly the root of the entire system. The system places your account in a “root jail” and does not allow you to go any higher. A virtual server places every aspect of the server into a “root jail,” and for that reason the technology is sometimes called “FreeBSD jail hosting.”

There are essentially two generations of virtual servers. Many leading web hosting providers refer to their virtual server as a virtual private server. These servers focus on providing each user with their own private operating system but often lack the full capabilities of even a standard virtual web server. Our development team identified missing functionality and odd limitations with the virtual private servers early in their introduction. Since that time, we have worked to develop a virtual dedicated server that combines a dedicated operating system with sophisticated web hosting tools.

What is Semi-dedicated Hosting?

Semi-Dedicated server can be considered as a good option before you look for your own full fledged dedicated server for your website that has acquired considerable online presence and needs lower ratio of accounts per server. Semi-dedicated server gives you dedicated amount of server resources for your own usage while you can also save costs by low monthly fees and at the same time enjoy the features of dedicated server like custom-made Control Panel with high end hardware that include Dual Quad Core Intel Xeon Processors equipped with unlimited pop email, MySQL Databases, email forwarding, Spam assassin anti-spam email processor, auto responders, email forwarding and many more features.

Who are most suitable for Semi-Dedicated Hosting?

Semi-Dedicated Hosting is best option for the users that want more power than virtual private server accounts often offer as it is the mid-phase in the hosting environment when you are in need of a user-friendly interface, and want to run more complex scripts and software and that enable you to balances costs, flexibility and robustness like dedicated server environment. As a client with semi-dedicated server you need not to worry about the system administration resources, as the host takes utmost care of the server and any other such technical difficulties that may arise, but it is important from your part that you must choose a true reliable host provider that has capability and knowledgeable staff and resources to manage everything without any hassle. It can be good mid-phase bridge to migrate from virtual private server to a dedicated server. Once you are in position to grow to such greater extent when you gain strong capital base and your site start getting huge online presence with lot of traffic you can find it easy to manage to shift to a dedicated server.

UK web host eUKhost Ltd. (http://www.eUKhost.com) unveiled its new range of Linux/Windows Semi Dedicated Server Hosting plans at break-through prices and various high end features, the company announced today. Priced from only £54.00/month, the new plans feature the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Quad Core Xeon Q6600 processors coupled with large quotas of web space and monthly transfer. All eUKhost Semi-Dedicated Hosting nodes come with 8 GB RAM and only 4 accounts are set-up per node which maximizes each client’s access to server resources and ensures that each account on the node gets at least 2 Gigs of Guaranteed RAM. Available with a choice of both Linux and Windows operating systems, the servers provide a reliable and highly secure environment for data.

Semi-Dedicated servers (http://www.eUKhost.com/semi-dedicated.php) are an ideal solution for hosting data such as resource intensive websites or business application software. They provide a secure environment for the user’s data and the clients also enjoy the full power of the processor and hardware. The clients retain complete control and remote access to the server at all times. In addition, each server is maintained with the latest security and operating system updates. The latest semi-dedicated server offerings are completely focused on providing top quality performance to those customers with process intensive applications. The Intel Core 2 Duo Quad Core Xeon Q6600 processor servers provide next-generation performance by quadrupling the computing power available to each processor socket and thereby reducing memory latency for enhanced application operation.

The new range of Linux/Windows Semi-Dedicated Server plans come with 60 GB of Disk Space and 800 GB monthly transfer with Full Root Access/Administrator RDP access along with cPanel-WHM/LXAdmin/Plesk control panel choices.

Mark Ducadi, CMO eUKhost Ltd, states, “Our new Semi-Dedicated Servers are hosted on the state-of-the-art, Intel Core 2 Duo Quad Core Xeon Q6600 processor servers which deliver unrivalled performance at a remarkably low price.” He adds further, “We see our customer’s databases and applications requiring more and more processing power, Therefore, we want to offer them the most powerful and reliable servers in the market.”

All eUKhost Servers are located in the World Class BlueSquare data centre in Maidenhead, where all the data is continually protected against fire, water, power outage and unauthorized access.

Launched in 2001, eUKhost.com offers a range of services including shared hosting, reseller hosting, business web hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), semi-dedicated servers, dedicated servers and offsite backup solutions alongside 24/7 technical support and 99.95% uptime guarantee on UK-based servers.