Verio Builds on Open Source Legacy with Launch of Linux Virtual Private Server.Latest Addition to the 360ae Managed Servers Product Line Offers Small Businesses, Developers a High-Performance Linux Solution CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Verio Inc., a leading provider of hosting and managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , today announced the availability of its Linux Virtual Private Server (VPS (1) (Vectors Per Second) The measurement of the speed of a vector or array processor. See vector, vector processor and array processor. (2) (Virtual Private Server) See OS virtualization. ) offering as part of its 360ae Managed Servers suite of fully-managed hosting solutions. The new Linux VPS--based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4--combines the best of open source technology, the stability of a true enterprise-class platform, and Verio's vast virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. expertise. Linux VPS delivers time-tested reliability, security, and flexibility while still delivering a cost-efficient hosting solution to small businesses and reseller partners, including Web developers and designers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and Linux enthusiasts. Small businesses and resellers can leverage Verio Linux VPS in a variety of ways including supporting a corporate intranet, hosting test sites, managing an email system, launching and managing complex, transactional, high volume or ecommerce sites, or hosting a blog or podcast. Developers and ISVs may choose to use Linux VPS as a Linux development environment for the creation of custom applications. With a virtual hosting Virtual hosting is a method that servers such as webservers use to host more than one domain name on the same computer, sometimes on the same IP address. There are two basic methods of accomplishing virtual hosting: name-based, and IP address or ip-based. history firmly rooted in open source, Verio pioneered VPS technology more than 10 years ago, and is now leveraging its extensive virtualization experience to offer a fully managed Linux VPS. Like its predecessor based on FreeBSD, Linux VPS utilizes partitioning technology for dedicated-like server features. Linux VPS users enjoy full control of their virtual server with root access, as well as 24x7x365 live support, a full suite of managed services and the most popular applications at their disposal. Businesses with little or no IT staff are freed from the day-to-day hassles of server maintenance and management since Verio experts fully support the virtual hosting solution with triple data backups, security patches and software updates. Linux VPS's v-install tool gives users the freedom and flexibility to choose and easily install the applications that best suit their business needs. "We designed our Linux virtual solution with Linux Web and application developers and businesses leveraging open source technology in mind," said Kiyoshi Maeda, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for Verio. Linux VPS delivers the critical features required to effectively create a Linux-based custom application, including root access for full control of the development environment, fairshare technology for performance and access to the latest software. With the technical and server administrative support Verio provides, the Linux VPS offers another high performance option for today's developers and businesses." Pricing and Availability Linux VPS plans are available for purchase immediately in both the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Asia Pacific regions, starting at $55.00 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. and are offered in 10 GB, 20 GB, and 40 GB configurations. All plans include unlimited email accounts and domain names, root access, and no charge on bandwidth transfers. Customers will also benefit from Verio's around the clock technical support, which helps diagnose and answer problems for core and customer-installed applications. More information on Verio's Linux VPS offerings can be found at http://www.verio.com/virtual-server/. Verio's new Linux VPS is a significant addition to the company's recently-announced 360x Managed Servers suite of managed and dedicated hosting Typically refers to a single Web site that is hosted on a stand-alone server. See dedicated server. solutions. The suite consists of Managed Private Server solutions, as well as Verio's Virtual Private Server product line, and is designed to help small and midsized businesses mitigate recurring IT expenses, such as hardware and software maintenance and upgrades. About Verio Verio Inc. is a leading provider of Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and managed services serving the online business needs of SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. companies and partners worldwide, and is a subsidiary of NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform Communications, which provides complementary global network access reaching over 200 countries worldwide. The company focuses on how to help companies and partners achieve their business goals with functional hosting solutions, applications and services that enable them to drive success online. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT Communications Global IP Network, and provides business solutions to customers and partners in more than 146 countries. More information can be found at www.verio.com. Verio and the Verio logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Verio Inc. in the United States and other countries. Linux[R] is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds (born December 28 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel. in the U.S. and other countries. All other names are trademarks or registered marks of their respective owners. [c]2007 Verio Inc. All rights reserved. |
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