Overview
This article gives you an overview of DreamHost's VPS hosting plan, as well as the next steps to get started. This type of hosting plan is available as an add-on to an existing DreamHost plan or as a standalone hosting plan for your websites.
What is a VPS plan?
The DreamHost Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a premium hosting plan in which a user's RAM resources are protected from other users on the same physical machine. This isolation of resources helps to improve performance and maintain stability.
This is different from a shared server, where the server's resources are shared by other users on the same machine.
Features
The following is a list of features you'll have access to after adding a VPS.
- Protected RAM
- Ability to upgrade RAM without a restart (downgrading will restart the server)
- Ability to reboot the server from the panel
- Historical memory and load graphs can be viewed on the panel
- Each VPS comes with its own IP server address included. You can also add a Unique IP to each domain (IPv4 or IPv6) for an additional fee.
- Persistent processes are allowed to run (unlike a Shared hosting plan). Regardless of how long it takes to run these processes, they are never killed by the server.
Getting started with a VPS
The following articles will help you get started with a new VPS:
FAQs
How much does a VPS cost?
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View the VPS hosting page for current information on VPS features and pricing plans.
Will I be refunded if I cancel a VPS hosting plan?
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Refunds only apply to Shared Hosting plans.
What operating system is run?
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VPS plans run the Ubuntu operating system.
Are MySQL databases on the VPS?
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No. A VPS only runs website files. Any databases you add in your panel will default to a Shared MySQL server.
You can also purchase a MySQL VPS, but this would be a second server in addition to your VPS.
Is Wildcard DNS supported?
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It's possible to add Wildcard DNS to your VPS, but this must be enabled by technical support. Please visit the Wildcard DNS article for more information.