What is a Linux Virtual Server?
What is a server?
There are two categories of computers on the Internet. A group of computers use the facilities available on the Internet and they are called clients. Another group of computers provide services to other computers and this group of computers is called a server.
What is a Linux Virtual Server?
If you have a site that has a lot of traffic or you expect to get a lot of traffic in the future, you may want to use a Linux virtual server. Linux virtual server is one of the best options for better control of site hosting commands.
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Linux virtual server is a dedicated virtual server that runs on a Linux system. A dedicated virtual server, called a VPS, is a virtual server that sits on a physical server. A host, in turn, can run multiple virtual servers.
If someone uses an authorized server, they often have to make the server available to other users of the server, but this does not mean that they will face a reduction in performance. Each virtual server has its own operating system so it has its own data and applications that are separate from the data and applications of other systems.
These types of servers are much easier to install and configure because they use technologies such as VMware. By using a virtual server, you will be able to use the features and benefits of a dedicated system with minimal cost.
What are the features of a Linux virtual server?
Using a Linux virtual server has benefits that include ease of use, more security and reliability with minimal cost.
The Linux virtual server is a flexible server in which each virtual server has a separate operating environment from other servers, which means that you can easily and securely install any program you need on it. You can also easily delete any programs and software you do not need whenever you want.
You can also change your virtual server environment depending on the functionality you need.
It can be said that due to the capabilities of Linux virtual servers, it is suitable for a variety of sites from blog sites to corporate sites and sites with high traffic.
For webmasters who want to have the features of a dedicated server and pay little for their site, using a Linux virtual server is the best choice for them.
To use a Linux virtual server, you do not need to be familiar or fluent in Linux specialized topics, and the virtual server has a graphical interface that eliminates the user’s effort to know specialized terminology and topics, and by using this interface, you can fully manage your server. Without getting involved in specialized topics.
Should we use Linux virtual servers whose servers are located in Iran or Linux virtual servers that are outside Iran?
To answer this question, we must pay attention to the geographical location of site users. If your users are in Iran and interact with your site from Iran, it is better to use a virtual server that server location is in Iran, because users will access to your site and services more quickly.
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If you have visitors from both Iran and other countries, then it is better to use virtual servers that servers are located outside of Iran.
If you have any doubts about choosing an Iranian or foreign virtual server, be sure to get help from a consultant who is an expert in the field of virtual servers.
When using virtual servers, the following security points should be considered and observed; it does not matter what type of virtual server you are using.
1- It is very important that on the first login to your virtual server, change the username and password that the server gives you.
2- Since Brute Force attacks on virtual servers are frequent, it is better to use strong passwords and also change passwords periodically.
3- Always disable services that you do not need and are unnecessary.
4- Be sure to activate your virtual server’s firewall.
5- Server ports are one of the sensitive points. Be sure to leave only the required ports open and close other ports.
6- If users connect to the server from a certain area, restrict access to server services to the IP address of that area using the firewall.
7- Use security modules as much as possible to make the server more secure and prevent attacks.
8- Periodically backup your virtual server. Although this does cost extra, it is essential for security.
