Semi-dedicated hosting vs. virtual private server

What is the difference between semi-dedicated server and VPS?

Both virtual private server (VPS) and semi-dedicated server are the solution for those who cannot to run the website on shared web hosting for some reason. But what is the difference?

VPS hosting is the ideal solution for those who prefer to install their own software and enjoy the full root access. Those who understand how to administer the server can do it without our help while others can use our managed services. With VPS, you will have the same rights like dedicated server clients. However, VPS hosting can be many times cheaper than running your own server. The price depends on the VPS configuration you choose. You can start with the cheapest VPS and as your website will grow you can easily upgrade if needed.

Semi-dedicated server is a great way how to host a website which requires nothing special except a lot of resources. To run a website on a semi-dedicated server you do not need to care about the software installation or upgrades. Everything is done by our administrators. You will probably even not notice any difference between semi-dedicated server and shared web hosting. Your resource-heavy website can be managed in the same way as shared hosting clients manage their websites -- you get the access to the control panel where you can easily create emails, FTP accounts, databases, etc.