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New, 20+ Cloud Optimized Images

October 14th, 2009

We are happy to announced the deployment of over 20 new images, created purposely for the VPS.NET cloud.

The images are optimized for speed and security and clean of any unnecessary clutter apps.

A list of the images:

  • CentOS Optimized
  • CentOS Optimized+Apache+MySQL+PHP
  • CentOS Optimized+Apache+MySQL+Ruby
  • CentOS Optimized+Apache+MySQL+Ruby+PHP
  • CentOS Optimized+ISPManager Pro
  • CentOS Optimized+Elastix
  • Debian Optimized
  • Debian Optimized+Apache+MySQL+PHP
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+PHP
  • Debian Optimized+Lighttpd+MySQL+PHP
  • Debian Optimized+Apache+MySQL+Ruby+PHP
  • Debian Optimized+Apache+MySQL+Ruby
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+Ruby+PHP
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+Ruby
  • Debian Optimized+Apache+MySQL+PHP+Magento
  • Debian Optimized+Lighttpd+MySQL+PHP+Wordpress
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+PHP+Wordpress
  • Debian Optimized+Apache+MySQL+PHP+Wordpress
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+PHP+Magento(E)
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+PHP+Magento
  • Debian Optimized+ISPManager Pro
  • Debian Optimized+Lighttpd+MySQL+PHP+FFMPEG
  • Debian Optimized+NGINX+MySQL+PHP+FFMPEG

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New Feature: Recreate your VPS

October 1st, 2009

It seems we always start these new feature posts with “a much requested feature“, but it’s because it’s true, here at VPS.NET we listen to our clients requests and then go on to make them a reality.

Today we introduce the ability to Recreate your VPS while keeping the IP, Setting, Nodes and any Add-on services or licenses intact !

And it could not be easier, simply access your VPS overview and you will notice a new “Re-install VPS” option
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Select it and your able to perform a clean reinstall with a new (or the same) image within a minute.
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As per the notice on that page, we advise you to create a “custom backup” if you are unsure about the new image, your VPS data will be erased, but the backup wont, so you can always restore back to it.

We are sure this will be another much loved feature, that will make our user’s sysadmin life’s even easier :)

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New: Add-on Storage Nodes

September 16th, 2009

Yes, you read it right, you can now purchase additional “Storage Nodes” on their own.

Another much requested feature from our users, it means people can grow their storage without the need to purchase CPU/RAM as well, the price is $10 USD (£7.50) per 25GB

How does it work ?

Here are the steps on how to add storage nodes to your VPS

-On your Dashboard, please select “Buy/Delete” Nodes
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The Click “Add Nodes”, you will notice the nodes slider now has 2 tabs “VPS Nodes & Storage” (yes, Storage Nodes are RED)
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Just select “Storage” and then you are able to purchase as many storage nodes as you wish, after edit your VPS and again the “storage” tab is present, select the number of storage nodes you wish to add, click save.


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And thats it !, your VPS will now reboot and resize the disk partition, depending on how much storage you added it will take a few seconds to a few minutes to boot.

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Introducing “Pro-Active Managed Support” plan

September 2nd, 2009

VPS.NET Introduces “Pro-Active Managed Support” plan

This package costs $99 a monthly with a $45 setup fee and gives you pro-active managed support help for the setup and management of your VPS.

This package is billed monthly from the date of purchase.

Included on this package there is:

  • Setup of your new VPS
  • Monthly security overhaul of the VPS
  • Domains Migration to VPS.NET DNS
  • Private DNS servers migration (if required)
  • ISPconfig, cPanel or Plesk setup
  • Setup / Migration of up to 20 hosted domains for non cPanel to cPanel migrations
  • Migration of your data from your old provider
  • Re-config of standard scripts to function within the new environment
  • Active monitoring of the VPS
  • 24×7 Unlimited managed support
  • 24×7 Livechat Support on Control Panel

This package is a great hassle free way to get your site setup on VPS.NET, you can order it under “Managed Services” on your VPS.NET Control Panel.

Notice: This services only covers one VPS, if you have multiple VPSs you wish to have supported you must purchase one package for each.

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New Feature: Custom Templates Images (or duplicate current VPS)

August 24th, 2009

VPS.NET has just deployed a much requested feature “Custom Templates”.

This feature allows users to create their own deployable Template Images, it can also be used to duplicate a current VPS, here is how the process looks

On Your VPS overview, make sure you have backups enabled, and select the backups tab:
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On the backup tab, select to create a “new backup”, after then option to “convert to template” will appear:
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The Image creation process will start, until it’s done you wont be able to generate new VM’s using the new image, it can take around 15 minutes for the process to complete for a 1GB image (actual storage size in use):
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Meanwhile, you can edit the template (under managed VPSs -> Manage Custom Templates) and Edit it with your own description and Extra info:
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Once the template has been successfully created, you are then able to deploy it over and over again, or use it to replicate your current VM:
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In the near future we will introduce the ability for users to download/upload these templates (for local testing and modifications), and migrate/copy them to another Cloud, also at the moment all accounts are limited to 1 FREE custom template slot, the ability to purchase additional slots will also be added soon.

What exactly is a template ?

A template means your image can be deployed by the VPS.NET provisioning system, a new IP, Hostname and root password will be assigned during the provisioning system, just like our standard images do.

Also, please notice the template is not linked to the original VPS, deleting or modifying the original VPS source will not affect the template.

Enjoy :)

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Reselling the VPS Cloud

August 18th, 2009

With our recent announcements of several VPS.NET integrations into the likes of CannyBill, Blesta, WHMCS and of course, the ability to DIY via our API, it’s never been easier to resell the VPS Cloud.

But the question on some of our users minds has been “What and How do I resell ?”

The method is simple, you are a VPS.NET client, the more nodes you buy, the cheaper they get, 1 node will cost you $20 /node, but 100 nodes will cost you $13 /node .. that’s a 35% discount ..

You can then sell those nodes via one of the billing systems above, or your own system, at the price you feel it’s right, we advise people to add value-add features to their offerings, such as management, other applications, monitoring, support, etc .. in a few weeks you will even be able to create your own Images to offer exclusively to your customers, make the cloud truly YOURS.

Our system is entirely white label, so you are free to sell the VPS Cloud as your own, below is a schematic of how the entire process works:

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CannyBill Integration, resell the cloud today.

August 11th, 2009

VPS.NET has partnered with CannyBill to bring you their “Option 2″ plan with VPS.NET integration for FREE (a £9.99 /month value).

CannyBill is a web based invoicing and billing solution for businesses and web designers.

Their integration allows you to use the VPS.NET API to resell our VPS Cloud Servers and allow your clients to manage them all from within CannyBill’s easy to use control panel.

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For new customers, simply fill up the remaining fields on the the signup page and your FREE CannyBill account will be with you within a minute, existing customers can signup on the VPS.NET CP under “Billing”.

Cloud computing at your finger tips!

  • Create web based order forms to sell nodes and virtual machines.
  • Enable your customers to manage every aspect of their VPS via their own customer portal!

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(CannyBill Screenshots)


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WHMCS Beta plugin

August 10th, 2009

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We have been working on a WHMCS plugin for VPS.NET

The first beta version of the package is now available for testing, please download the add-on HERE and report any problems on the WHMCS plugin forum thread.

This will be a fantastic add-on for existing WHMCS user who wish to provide their customers with Cloud Servers (VPS).

Resellers are able to set a node price and allow their clients to buy and manage servers all from within their WHMCS control panel.

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VPS.NET – 5,000 and Counting

August 7th, 2009

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Yes, we have now deployed over 5,000 VPS’s (Cloud Servers).

Quite a milestone one must add, thanks to all our loyal clients, who are making all this possible :)

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VPS.NET & AppliCure, making your VPS Safer.

August 6th, 2009

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We have partnered with our friends at AppliCure to bring you their fantastic dotDefender Application Firewall (regular pricing of $1,810.00 per annum) for the low price of $15.00 per month (per VPS).

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dotDefender Highlights

  • Quality protection — out-of-the-box, best practice security levels to suit diverse security needs.
  • Ongoing security commitment — automatic updates against emerging threats.
  • Rapid implementation — plug and play software solution, no need to change server configuration or network architecture.
  • Low maintenance — no need for security expertise, very low false positive rate, simple customization.
  • Automated operations — dotDefender automatically detects and blocks attack attempts, logs the information, and generates reports and alerts.
  • Smooth integration — centrally managed, multi-platform solution fits any network architecture.
  • Best TCO in the industry — affordable acquisition, rapid implementation and simple maintenance.

You can instantly purchase a monthly subscription license form within your VPS.NET CP

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Instructions on how to install dotDefender can also be found here

Just another way VPS.NET works to make your hosting life easier.

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