Fasthosts Enhancing Virtual Private Servers

Fasthosts Internet Ltd, an UK web host and cloud computing specialist, announced a additional enhancements to its Virtual Private Server range.

Snapshot backup now provides a greater degree of data security in being able to more precisely restore to the most recent copy of data. Furthermore, users can now select dynamically up to 5 high capacity storage drives, enabling companies to remain better aligned to their business needs and ever changing technical and online requirements.

New snapshot backup is effectively a ‘server camera’, which automatically takes 24 data copies over a scheduled 48 hour time period, allowing the user to return to a specific restore point, several times a day. In the event of there ever being any software or data malfunction, customers can recover their data using the precisely timed snapshots. This new functionality improves upon the basic principle of daily-backups which many UK SMBs rely upon.

Fasthosts VPS customers have the ability to customise pre-configured packages during the order process, meaning a more instant fit to their own technical needs and requirements. Furthermore, self-service facility enables server users to increase their amount of drive space at any time and so run up to five high capacity storage drives. It will also provide a short-term boost to memory or processing power to automatically adapt to spikes in server demand.

Fasthosts VPS offer dedicated resource that flex to business requirements. Resource can be reconfigured without losing data or functionality. Customers are free to modify their capacity, processor power and control settings at any point in time. By re-adjusting their server, the user only pays for the resources they need and so saves money and helps the environment. The servers have been designed to deliver flexibility, agility, resilience and efficiency for any business, and are designed to scale with the changing needs of companies and their customers.

Claire Lewis, marketing director, Fasthosts, comments: "Our latest VPS enhancements show how ‘cloud-based’ solutions are effectively addressing critical business computing needs. Such packages are an accessible way for a company to explore more responsive, scalable services without compromising on performance or security. The economies delivered by virtualisation are ideal for a rapidly growing business, and frankly take many technical stresses away from the owner or IT manager, allowing them to focus on imperative tasks and day-to-day running of their business".

Fasthosts VPS with snapshot backup start from £32.39pm ex VAT and for a limited period are half price for 3 months.

Additional benefits include free instant setup, 99.99% uptime guarantee, dynamic server load balancing, powerful management tools and an easy to use interface.