Unmanaged or Managed VPS, which one do you prefer?

[rahaninja]

I don't know which I should choose if I select a vps for my blogs, I am having 3 blogs and 2 small sites, I think vps can improve speed and resource better than a share.

which will you prefer, Unmanaged or Managed VPS? why?

Plz share your honest suggestions!

 

[Hostlumina]

Well, it comes to what your knowledge is. Have you ever managed a VPS or dedicated server before? and are you comfortable? If not then a managed option is best as the provider will handle all technical aspects of the server.

Managed- Provider will secure, update, optimized, install server software, and handle any request in regards configuration changes you might require.

Unmanaged - End user is responsible of getting the server up and running securely and ensuring software is properly installed and configured.

 

[RDO Servers]

Let's say you buy a new computer with a stock Linux OS.

Do you know to set it up to be a web/database/email server and make sure it is properly secured?

If not, you will need to learn how to, or get a managed VPS.