Linux VPS Deployment
Operating system configuration, access, firewall rules, web services, databases, SSL and application preparation.
Cloud and infrastructure services South Africa
Infrastructure built for control, resilience and recovery.
VanguardTech provides Linux VPS deployment, Windows and Linux server configuration, database hosting, remote management, monitoring, backups and disaster recovery planning.
9Linux VPS specifications
Manageddeployment and support options
SAremote service nationwide
Infrastructure first
The server is only one part of the operating environment.
A VPS can provide more control than shared hosting, but the specification alone does not make the environment reliable. Security, access, software configuration, backups, monitoring and ownership all determine whether the platform can support the business workload.
VanguardTech begins with the application, database, users, expected growth and recovery requirements. The server is then selected and configured around the real workload instead of forcing the workload into the cheapest available package.
Infrastructure services can be delivered as a once-off deployment or combined with remote management, monitoring and support.
Infrastructure services
From deployment to long-term management.
Each service can be scoped independently or combined into a managed infrastructure solution.
Windows Server Configuration
Supported Windows Server setup, roles, access, updates, application services and remote administration.
Linux Server Configuration
Service installation, hardening, user access, permissions, updates and application hosting preparation.
Database Hosting
SQL Server or supported database environments planned around performance, storage, licensing and recovery.
Remote Server Management
Updates, monitoring, access management, storage checks, troubleshooting and agreed technical support.
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Retention, off-site copies, restore procedures, recovery priorities and periodic recovery testing.
Linux VPS range
Specifications from entry-level environments to enterprise workloads.
Every listed VPS includes Linux, SSD storage and unlimited traffic. Pricing is provided only after VanguardTech confirms the correct workload and management requirements.
01VPS1
1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 20 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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1 vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 50 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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2 vCPU
- 4 GB RAM
- 75 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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4 vCPU
- 6 GB RAM
- 200 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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8 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 400 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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8 vCPU
- 16 GB RAM
- 500 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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16 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- 1000 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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16 vCPU
- 64 GB RAM
- 1500 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
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24 vCPU
- 128 GB RAM
- 1500 GB SSD
- Unlimited traffic
- Linux operating system
Final specification and management scope are confirmed after assessment.
Request a tailored quote ↗Why a tailored quotation
The right VPS is defined by the workload, not only the hardware.
Public package pricing can encourage the wrong environment to be selected before the application is understood.
Package-only decision
Choose hardware first and solve the problems later.
- CPU and RAM selected without workload testing
- Backup and recovery treated as optional
- Security and access ownership remain unclear
- Database and application requirements are overlooked
- Management responsibility is assumed
VanguardTech approach
Match infrastructure to the application and recovery requirement.
- Workload, users and growth reviewed first
- Server, database and storage planned together
- Security, access and monitoring defined
- Backup and restore requirements documented
- Management scope included in the quotation
Deployment process
A controlled path from assessment to managed infrastructure.
Infrastructure changes are planned around uptime, migration, access and recovery.
Assess
Review workload, users, data, applications, growth, security and recovery requirements.
Specify
Select the appropriate CPU, memory, storage, operating system and management scope.
Deploy
Configure the server, services, security, backups, monitoring and application environment.
Manage
Provide agreed updates, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and recovery support.
VanguardTech Insight
A backup is not a recovery plan until it has been restored successfully.
Infrastructure resilience depends on more than receiving a successful backup notification. The organisation must know where the backup is stored, how long it is retained, who can access it and how quickly the application or database can be restored.
VanguardTech treats backup, recovery and ownership as part of the infrastructure design. This reduces the risk of discovering missing credentials, incomplete backups or undocumented dependencies during an outage.
Protect the dataDefine backup frequency, retention and off-site storage.
Test the restoreConfirm that files, databases and applications can be recovered.
Document ownershipMake access, credentials and recovery responsibility visible.
Related Vanguard Insights
Practical guidance for infrastructure decisions.
Explore the relationship between hosting, databases and long-term support.
Cloud and infrastructure FAQs
Clear answers about VPS, servers, management and recovery.
These answers explain how VanguardTech scopes and supports infrastructure services.
01What cloud and infrastructure services does VanguardTech provide?
VanguardTech provides Linux VPS deployment, Windows Server configuration, Linux Server configuration, database hosting, remote server management, server hardening, backups, monitoring and disaster recovery planning for South African businesses.
02Does VanguardTech provide managed VPS hosting?
Yes. VanguardTech can provide a VPS environment together with configuration, security hardening, monitoring, backups and ongoing management. The exact management scope depends on the operating system, applications, database and support requirements.
03Why does VanguardTech not publish VPS pricing?
VPS pricing is not published because the correct environment depends on CPU, memory, storage, operating system, software licensing, backup retention, monitoring, security and management requirements. VanguardTech recommends the correct specification before issuing a quotation.
04Which VPS specifications are available?
Available Linux VPS options range from 1 vCPU with 1 GB RAM and 20 GB SSD storage through to 24 vCPU with 128 GB RAM and 1500 GB SSD storage. All listed VPS options include unlimited traffic.
05Do you manage both Windows and Linux servers?
Yes. VanguardTech can configure and remotely manage supported Windows and Linux server environments. The management scope is agreed according to the operating system, applications, security requirements and access model.
06Can VanguardTech host Microsoft SQL Server?
Database hosting can be provided or arranged depending on SQL Server licensing, performance, storage, security, backup and recovery requirements. The database environment is assessed before deployment.
07What is included in VPS deployment?
A VPS deployment can include operating system installation, updates, user access, firewall configuration, security hardening, web services, database services, SSL, monitoring, backups and documentation. The final scope depends on the workload.
08Can you migrate an existing server or website to a VPS?
Yes. VanguardTech can assess the current server, website, database or application environment and plan a controlled migration. The process may include backups, compatibility checks, test migration, DNS changes and rollback planning.
09What does remote server management include?
Remote management can include operating system updates, service monitoring, storage checks, backup reviews, security updates, access management, troubleshooting and agreed support response times.
10What is the difference between a VPS and shared hosting?
Shared hosting places multiple customers in a managed hosting environment with limited server control. A VPS provides dedicated virtual resources and greater configuration flexibility, making it more suitable for custom applications, databases, APIs and workloads that require more control.
11Do you provide server monitoring?
Yes. Monitoring can cover uptime, resource utilisation, storage, services, backup status and selected application or database indicators. Monitoring requirements are defined according to the importance of the environment.
12What does disaster recovery include?
Disaster recovery can include backup design, retention periods, off-site copies, recovery procedures, access documentation, restore testing and recovery priorities. A backup is only useful if it can be restored successfully.
13Can server management be once-off or monthly?
Both options are available. VanguardTech can quote a once-off deployment or configuration project, while ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support can be supplied through a monthly management arrangement.
14Can VanguardTech work with our internal IT team?
Yes. VanguardTech can work with internal IT teams, application developers, software vendors and managed service providers. Access, responsibilities, escalation and change procedures are agreed before work begins.
15How do we request a VPS or infrastructure quotation?
Contact VanguardTech through the website, email info@vanguardtech.co.za or WhatsApp +27 64 537 8441. Share the application type, expected users, current environment, storage, database, security and availability requirements. VanguardTech will recommend the correct platform and provide a quotation.
Build the right environment
Let’s specify the VPS around the workload it must support.
Share the application, users, database, storage, security and recovery requirements. VanguardTech will recommend the correct platform and provide a tailored quotation.