what is a virtual server?

A virtual server is a server, (normally a web server) that shares it's resources amongst other virtual servers.

Virtual servers are popular in providing low cost web hosting services, however with a virtual server you share the resources of a server, which means one web site or application can use the resources of this server.

Although appropriate to some web applications and smaller low traffic websites, there is a potential that sharing the resources of servers will affect load times, which will in turn be detrimental to the user experience and ultimately the ranking of your website with search engines, a dedicated server may be a be more appropriate to your business' requirements if ranking and organic search traffic is important.

Speak to one of our hosting experts to discuss the best hosting solution for your business.

All UKfast's servers are on the fastest network, which means that our customers see immediate gains in the search engines when they transfer their site to the UKFast network, due to the preferential treatment of faster websites, combined with this is UKFast's 100% network uptime and our commitment to 24 / 7 support.