Have you ever had a beat-up old computer that wouldn’t even boot up, let alone load different programs? What about storing huge amounts of data? Do you think you can only store data on physical servers or data centers? Do you only have one computer to complete your work projects, trade on Forex, and play online games? What about VPNs? Do you think there is a way to host your own VPN server and never pay a VPN fee for the rest of your life?
All of these hassles will cease to exist when you use virtual private servers (VPS).
In today’s post, we will talk about why Windows VPS has become one of the most popular services in the past decades.
What is a Windows VPS?
First, let’s think of a big storage room. How many little storage spaces can you create within, say, a 10 x 30 feet storage room? Whatever your answer, now imagine creating these little storage spaces online and accessing them from anywhere in the world at any time. That’s the magic of virtual private servers.
A virtual private server (VPS) is a single virtual storage unit connected to one physical server. But unlike physical storage rooms, which are only good for storing physical stuff, you can do so much more with a virtual private server. We’ll get into the use cases of VPS in the next section, but for now, let’s clarify how VPS works.
A VPS is a virtual environment that operates like a physical computer, meaning it has its own software, hardware, and operating system. For example, a Windows VPS is a virtual private server running on the Windows operating system, and a Linux VPS is a virtual private server running on the Linux operating system.
You might have heard of other virtual private servers like Forex VPS, Game VPS, SSD VPS, etc., which are virtual environments optimized for different tasks. What’s great about a VPS is that it allows you to connect to the internet freely without facing geo-restrictions. VPS companies offer their servers across different locations globally, so for example, if you buy a Windows VPS located in London, anytime you connect to your VPS and access the World Wide Web, your IP would be London based even though you might psychically be located somewhere else. So, with a cheap Windows VPS, you can bypass any geo-restricted content without being tracked or monitored by government authorities.
Windows VPS Use Cases
There are endless things you can do with a Windows VPS:
- 1. As a stand-alone environment for completing your work projects. This is an excellent use case, especially if you have a low-end device.
- 2. To develop and test software.
- 3. To run Windows-specific applications without installing emulators on your own device.
- 4. To back up and store critical data (business or personal).
- 5. To host game servers or even play games. Playing games on a VPS protects your IP, eliminating the chances of DDoS attacks.
- 6. To trade 24/7 without encountering latency, hardware failure, or power outages.
- 7. To run Windows-based SEO tools like GSA.
- 8. To run virtualization tests (KVM, QEMU, etc.).
- 9. To host all types of websites close to your target audience which improves website performance and, ultimately, your sales.
- 10. To host self-hosted file storage and management services like Nextcloud.
And the list goes on.
If there is an online activity you need to do and want a dedicated device for it, there is no need to pay thousands of dollars for a new laptop; pay as little as $9.95 a month and get it done on your VPS.
Also read: Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting – The Ultimate Guide
Conclusion
Let’s close this article in three parts:
- If you have a MacBook or Linux-based device and need to use or test Windows software, investing in a Windows VPS is your cheapest solution.
- Windows is the most user-friendly operating system, making it an easy target for cybercriminals, so it’s not wise to store your data on your personal Windows-based computer. But that doesn’t mean you have to install another operating system or buy a new computer. You can opt for a Windows VPS, which gives you root access and full control over its resources and, most importantly, stores your data in a dedicated space.
- Tired of struggling with your low-end device that crashes or freezes in the middle of your gaming or trading? VPS can free you from all of this hassle.
Accessing geo-restricted content, installing file storage and management services, hosting responsive websites, hosting private VPNs, and … are all possible with a Windows VPS.
