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How RDS CAL licensing works on Windows Server 2025, when you need a Session Host licence, per-user versus per-device tradeoffs, and real 2026 pricing per seat.

Windows Server fills up a VPS disk far faster than most admins expect. A 100 GB system volume on a busy Windows VPS typically loses 20–40 GB per year to component store growth, IIS logs, Windows Update caches, and shadow copies. This guide walks through the exact folders that consume space, how to measure them … Read more

Windows Update on a VPS has one failure mode that matters more than any other: it reboots while you are asleep, and you find out when a customer emails at 9 a.m. This guide covers the exact policy settings, deadlines, and automation that keep a Windows VPS patched without ever interrupting business hours. Why Default … Read more

Every IIS deployment decision starts with one question that has a real answer, not a preference: does this application need .NET Framework, .NET (formerly Core), or both? This guide gives you the decision in a table, the exact installation steps for each runtime, and the compatibility traps that force an unwanted rewrite six months in. … Read more

Backing up a Windows VPS is not the same as backing up a desktop PC. A server handles databases, application state, IIS configurations, and Active Directory data — all of which require application-aware backup methods that guarantee consistency. A simple file copy while SQL Server is writing to a database produces a corrupt backup. This … Read more

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InterServer has sold no-contract hosting since 1999 and entered the Windows VPS market with plans that undercut most rivals on the first invoice: the first month costs one cent with promo code TRYINTERSERVER. This review covers what you actually get after the promo — specs, Windows Server versions, control panel, performance, and support — so … Read more

SQL Server on Windows VPS: Installation and Performance Tuning SQL Server on a Windows VPS is a common but often misunderstood setup. Many developers and small businesses run SQL Server on shared hosting environments that severely limit performance — then wonder why queries crawl. Running SQL Server on a dedicated Windows VPS gives you full … Read more

Internet Information Services (IIS) is a powerful, production-grade web server that ships with Windows Server. But out-of-the-box configuration is optimized for compatibility, not performance. If you’re running a high-traffic website or application on your Windows VPS, tuning IIS can make the difference between a fast, responsive user experience and frustratingly slow page loads. This guide … Read more

How to Secure a Windows VPS: 10 Essential Security Settings A freshly provisioned Windows VPS comes with default settings that are convenient for setup but insecure for production use. Attackers actively scan the internet for exposed Windows servers with weak configurations. This guide provides ten essential security settings you should apply immediately after deploying your … Read more