What is a virtual dedicated server?

A virtual dedicated server is a virtual machine that runs on physical server hardware using a hypervisor such as Microsoft Hyper-V. Unlike shared hosting, a virtual dedicated server allocates a fixed amount of RAM, vCPU, and storage to your environment, giving you dedicated resources and full admin access without the cost of a bare-metal server. Apps4Rent virtual dedicated servers run on Hyper-V and support both Windows Server and Linux operating systems.

What is the difference between a virtual dedicated server and a VPS?

A virtual private server (VPS) and a virtual dedicated server are often used interchangeably, but there are differences in how resources are allocated. A VPS typically runs on a shared hypervisor where resources such as RAM can be oversold across tenants. A virtual dedicated server provides a guaranteed, fixed allocation of RAM and vCPU that is not shared with other users on the same physical host. Apps4Rent virtual dedicated servers use Hyper-V with fixed resource allocation per plan.

Who is a potential customer for a virtual server?

Our virtual servers can be used for many tasks. For instance, web designers and software developers can create specific environments for development, staging, and production. Hosting companies can use them as DNS or database servers and add hosting control panels. IT departments can use virtual servers for hosting business software and data. Combined with a virtual desktop, a virtual server can create a complete virtual office environment.

Are virtual servers managed or unmanaged?

The virtual servers offered by Apps4Rent are unmanaged servers. You can build them the way you want, adding your choice of operating system, applications, and terminal services. Server administration plans are available if you want Apps4Rent to manage your servers.

What flexibility do I get with hosted dedicated virtual server?

You can customize your virtual dedicated server with the RAM, vCPU, storage, and operating system that best fits your requirements. Apps4Rent provides full root access for Linux servers and full administrator rights for Windows Server environments, allowing you to install applications, configure settings, manage users, and control your server environment. Burstable RAM is also available for enhanced performance.

What choices of operating systems do I have for virtual server hosting?

You can choose from a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, and 2008 R2, as well as Linux distributions such as CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, openSUSE, Mageia, and others.

Can I run QuickBooks or other business applications on a virtual dedicated server?

Yes. A virtual dedicated server from Apps4Rent supports QuickBooks, virtual-dedicated-server, Microsoft Office, and most Windows-compatible business applications. You can install licensed applications directly on the server and connect multiple users via Remote Desktop Services.

How can I save licensing costs with Apps4Rent?

Apps4Rent offers Hyper-V virtual dedicated servers based on Windows Server 2019. With Windows virtual server hosting, customers can reduce upfront licensing costs associated with deploying and maintaining Windows Server environments.

Can I take snapshots of my virtual machine when required?

Yes. Hyper-V allows you to take snapshots of a running virtual machine, enabling you to revert to a previous state when needed and improving recoverability.

Is my data safe and will my data be backed up?

Yes. Apps4Rent virtual dedicated servers are hosted in secure SOC 2 Type II certified data centers. The infrastructure is protected by enterprise-grade security controls and firewalls, and daily backups are available to help protect critical business data. Customers can also use Azure Backup for additional redundancy and recovery options.

Do I get 24/7 support?

Yes. Apps4Rent offers 24/7 support by virtualization experts. Assistance is available for selecting, designing, and maintaining the right server solution. Support is available via phone, chat, and email.

How do I proceed further for purchasing a virtual server?

You can click the Buy Now button to begin the ordering process. If you have any questions, Apps4Rent support representatives are available to assist you through phone, chat, or email.

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Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting for Windows and Linux

Now with Super-Fast SSD Storage

A virtual dedicated server provides dedicated computing resources within a virtualized environment, giving businesses the performance and control of a private server without the expense of maintaining physical hardware. Hosted on Microsoft's Hyper-V platform, Apps4Rent's virtual dedicated servers offer isolated RAM, processing power, and storage, along with full administrative access to configure the environment as needed. Since 2003, we have helped developers, IT departments, hosting providers, and growing businesses deploy dedicated virtual server solutions for application hosting, development environments, databases, websites, and other critical workloads. With our Linux and Windows virtual dedicated server hosting services, organizations can scale resources as requirements evolve while maintaining flexibility, reliability, and control over their server infrastructure.

Choice of Linux or Windows OS
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
24/7/365 Expert Support
Full Admin Rights to Your Server

$26.95^*/month

Pricing Plans

Everything That You Need

Run Apps the Way
You Want

Run services or applications the way you want on our virtual Dedicated server hosting. Configure functions for cloud hosting or perform traditional roles for servers within LAN/WAN environments.

Choice of Windows and Linux OS

Choose from a wide range of OS from all Windows Server including 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2 and Linux systems including Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux, openSUSE, and more.

Save Licensing
Costs

As you get an option to choose Windows Server 2019 and 2016 operating systems, Apps4Rent helps you save licensing costs for Windows Server license.

Server Administration Available

Save time, energy, and money to set up, monitor, and manage Hyper V dedicated servers by choosing one of our Server Administration plans.

Flexible As Per Requirement

Based in Top-Tier Data Centers

Our infrastructure is based in SSAE 16 certified data centers in New York City and New Jersey, meeting the redundancy and security standards of top banks and financial institutions.

No Minimums Required

We do not tie our customers with lengthy contracts. We adopt a 'pay-as-you-go' model which means you pay monthly. We set up your dedicated virtual server for free.

Get Full Root
Access

Root access and administration rights to your dedicated virtual server will be provided to you. This allows you to have complete control over your system.

Get Scalable Resources

Get wide choice of RAM, virtual CPU, bandwidth, IP addresses, RDP connections, underlying web servers (Apache, IIS) and databases (SQL, MySQL).

Get Our Rich Expertise

24/7/365 Expert Support

If you face any technical problems on our virtual server, you can contact our support 24/7/365 via phone, chat, or email. We respond within 15 minutes with a quick resolution thereafter.

Experienced Player Since 2003

We are an experienced player in virtualization technology. Since a decade, we have been dealing with virtual servers and virtual desktops. We truly understand the needs of our customers.

Microsoft-Certified CSP

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner and Tier-1 CSP, Apps4Rent delivers Microsoft cloud and virtualization solutions backed by extensive infrastructure expertise and experience.

Over 10,000 Customers Served

We have served over 10,000 customers, including all kinds of businesses, over the last 15 years across more than 90 countries. We are not just any other cloud hosting company, we are Apps4Rent.

Why Choose Apps4Rent as Your Virtual Server Hosting Partner?

There are many cloud providers which offer cloud hosting services for Virtual Server, but only a few can claim our following achievements:

We have served over 10,000 businesses - from small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Our virtual server hosting platform is supported by secure, SOC 2 Type II compliant data centers in New York City and New Jersey and backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA, delivering the reliability required for business-critical applications.
We have over 18 years of experience in Cloud hosting business, including accounting and tax applications; business applications such as Office 365, and cloud infrastructure such as virtual desktops, servers, and private cloud.
Apps4Rent is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with specializations across five key areas: Modern Work, Security, Data & AI (Azure), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), and Infrastructure (Azure).
Dedicated and shared vGPU options available to improve your experience further.
Our virtualization and cloud hosting experts are available 24/7/365 to assist with your server environment. Phone calls and live chats are typically answered in under 30 seconds, while emails and support tickets receive an average response within 15 minutes, helping resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
We have extensive expertise across leading public cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), helping businesses deploy and manage workloads in the cloud environment best suited to their needs.