Start/Stop/Reinstall
Parallels Power Panel makes server management a breeze
Upgrade On-the-Fly
Order, pay and provision upgrades on-the-fly with Parallels Automation
Snapshot Backups
Back up and restore your server including all system and user files
Monitor and Log
Monitor server CPU, disk space and inodes along with Alert and Event logging
Get more info about Parallels Virtuozzo Containers and Virtuozzo Automated solutions
Get more info about Parallels Plesk Control Panel
Hardware
We use only top of the line AMD and Intel based Virtuozzo hardware nodes. All nodes are equiped with two dual or quad core server class CPUs. All nodes include hotswap Serial ATA based hard disks in RAID10 configuration connected to 3ware and ARECA hardware RAID controllers. Server class TYAN and Supermicro boards are used in all VPS nodes.
Software
We utilize Parallels powered Virtuozzo Containers obtained through the Solar VPS/Parallels Platinum Partnership. We receive priority Parallels help desk and telephone support for all Parallels powered products, most importantly Parallels Virtuozzo Containers. We support Containers using Virtuozzo templated Windows Server 2003 operating system.
Network
Our Virtuozzo frontend based network is powered exclusively by Cisco switches and routers. All Virtuozzo nodes are connected to our Cisco distribution switches at 100Mbit and uplinked to our Cisco cores with redundant Gigabit ethernet connections. We have our own direct ARIN IP allocations an all routing VLANs are handled by our in-house Cisco CCNP technicians.
Management Tools
All Virtuozzo packages come with Parallel Power Panel software. Parallels Power Panels (PPP) is a powerful and easy-to-use web-based tool to administer and recover personal containers. With PPP, a user with administrative access to a container can easily perform many critical management tasks, while not requiring access rights to the VPS hardware node.
Hardware
CPU: Two Dual or Quad Core Xeon or Opteron
RAID: 3ware or ARECA hardware RAID10
RAM: 8-16 gigabytes of host node RAM
Network: All nodes are connected at 100Mbit
Software
Technology: Parallels Virtuozzo Containers
Management: Parallels Automation
End-user Control: Parallels Power Panel
Operating System: Windows Server 2003
Control Panels: Plesk 64bit
Network
VLAN: In-house managed Cisco based
Routing: Redundant BGP
Cores: Cisco SUP720 supervisors
Providers: Level3, NLayer, Telia, Saavis, Sprint, Global Crossing
Management Tools
Function: Start/Stop/Reboot Container
Monitor: Container Resource Monitoring
Contingency: Backup/Restore Container
Rebuild: Container Re-install
Track & Troubleshoot: Container Actions Log
VPS Software and Service Addons
From control panels to business continuinty services, we offer the tools that enable you effectively and efficiently manage to protect your Virtual Private Server.
Control Panels
Parallels Plesk
Parallels Plesk is a comprehensive control panel solution used by leading hosting providers world wide for shared, virtual and dedicated hosting. The control panel is designed to simplify the management and administration of web sites. Plesk control panel automates a large number of tasks that allow web service providers to reduce operating costs and resources while at the same time increasing profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
cPanel/WHM
cPanel, the leading control panel on the market today, offers a friendly and intuitive system administration interface (WebHost Manager) and an easy-to-use end-user interface (cPanel itself) which allows for management of websites, emails and databases. With the highly popular Fantastico and RVSkins cPanel plug-ins as well as new cPanel features being added regularly. cPanel is always on the cutting edge of webhosting constrol panels.
DirectAdmin
DirectAdmin is now as fully featured as either Plesk or cPanel, however, it does offer all the functionality customers need. With the ability to create domains, manage email, databases and DNS, DirectAdmin offers core functionality combined with the most lightweight and stable interface. DirectAdmin also offers a highly developed support community called Site Helper ( www.site-helper.com ). With a lightweight code, core functionality and a great support community, DirectAdmin has quickly become a favorite in the web hosting community.
Control Panels and Addons:
Parallels Plesk Upgrade to 100 Domains
$2.50/month
Parallels Plesk Upgrade to Unlimited Domains
$5.00/month
Plesk Language Pack
$2.50/month
Plesk Dr. Web Antivirus
$5.00/month
cPanel/WHM
$7.50/month
DirectAdmin
$7.50/month
Fantastico for cPanel
$1.50/month
RVSkins for cPanel
$1.50/month
Business continuity
Ensuring that your business is running smoothly is paramount to being successful. Our VPS Business Continuity Solutions provide you with the tools you need to efficiently handle service outages, disaster recovery and unplanned service resourse overages.
Bussines Continuity Addons:
Pro-Active Service Monitoring - Level 1
Call/Email
Pro-Active Service Monitoring - Level 2
Call/Email
Automated Weekly Snapshot Backups
Call/Email
Bandwidth Overage Protection
$5.00/month
Off-Server/Site FTP Backup
Call/Email
VPS Support Overview
We offer 24 hour, 7 days, 365 days a week limited technical support for our unmanaged clients. Our staff of technicians is available by email ( help desk ), live chat and emergency based telephone support. All clients can track support ticket history at our secure help desk web site: https://support.solarvps.com
All unmanaged VPS plans include support for network/power related issues, hardware node Virtuozzo related issues, Parallels Automation support and reverse DNS. All other support incidents for unmanaged customers are subject to a $75.00 per hour charge.
Support ticket response time is determined by our Support Queue SLA. SLA times are suggested, however, we strive to answer and properly resolve all tickets as quickly as possible.
Support Queue SLA
The following is a list of suggested support ticket response times. These times are for ticket initial response time. Ticket resolution is dependent upon many factors and cannot be governed by SLA.
Emergency status
Please note: this status is for EMERGENCIES ONLY. If you cannot reach your server or require a reboot then we consider it to be an emergency. Control panel licence failures as is affects service is also considered an emergency. Solar VPS considers all other issues to be non-emergencies.
High Status
Generally used for any of following:
(a) Failed service (HTTP, FTP, DNS)
(b) Virtuozzo Resource problems and errors
(c) Problems accessing our Support System
(d) General control panel issues effecting service
Medium Status
Generally used for any of the following:
(a) Reverse DNS requests
(b) General control panel issues not affecting service
Low Status
Generally used for any of the following:
(a) Software reinstalls
(b) OS reinstalls
(c) Service upgrades
1 - 30 minutes
Up to 2 Hours
Up to 6 Hours
Up to 24 Hours
Unmanaged VPS Package Pricing
Every Linux VPS package is backed by our 24x7x365 network/power, hardware node Virtuozzo, Parallels Automation and reverse DNS Support. Clients can seamlessly upgrade and downgrade between packages via our Parallels Automated tools. All Linux packages come with a choice of Parallels Plesk, cPanel or DirectAdmin running on CentOS 5.
VenusUX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$45.00
$27.00
$405.00
SLM RAM:
384 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
15 25 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
300GB 500GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
3 Dedicated
OS:
Windows Server 2003
NeptuneUX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$60.00
$36.00
$540.00
SLM RAM:
512 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
20 30 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
400GB 600GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
4 Dedicated
OS:
Windows Server 2003
SaturnUX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$70.00
$42.00
$630.00
SLM RAM:
640 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
25 35 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
500GB 700GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
5 Dedicated
OS:
Windows Server 2003
JupiterUX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$80.00
$48.00
$720.00
SLM RAM:
768 Gigabytes
Disk Storage:
30 40 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
600GB 800GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
6 Dedicated
OS:
Windows Server 2003
VenusULX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$45.00
$27.00
$405.00
SLM RAM:
384 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
15 25 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
300GB 500GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
3 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(cPanel or DirectAdmin available on this Plan)
NeptuneULX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$60.00
$36.00
$540.00
SLM RAM:
512 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
20 30 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
400GB 600GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
4 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(cPanel or DirectAdmin available on this Plan)
SaturnULX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$70.00
$42.00
$630.00
SLM RAM:
640 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
25 35 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
500GB 700GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
5 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(cPanel or DirectAdmin available on this Plan)
JupiterULX
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$80.00
$48.00
$720.00
SLM RAM:
768 Gigabytes
Disk Storage:
30 40 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
600GB 800GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
6 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(cPanel or DirectAdmin available on this Plan)
VenusULX + Plesk
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$45.00
$31.50
$405.00
SLM RAM:
384 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
15 25 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
300GB 500GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
3 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(This Plan includes Plesk 30 Domains)
NeptuneULX + Plesk
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$60.00
$40.50
$540.00
SLM RAM:
512 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
20 30 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
400GB 600GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
4 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(This Plan includes Plesk 30 Domains)
SaturnULX + Plesk
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$70.00
$46.50
$630.00
SLM RAM:
640 Megabytes
Disk Storage:
25 35 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
500GB 700GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
5 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(This Plan includes Plesk 30 Domains)
JupiterULX + Plesk
Monthly:
Promo:
Yearly:
$80.00
$52.50
$720.00
SLM RAM:
768 Gigabytes
Disk Storage:
30 40 Gigabytes
Monthly Transfer:
600GB 800GB In/Out Total
IP Addresses:
6 Dedicated
OS:
CentOS 5
(This Plan includes Plesk 30 Domains)
SSL