Server Administration
We handle routine server administration, configuration and maintenance so you don't have to.
UK Managed VPS Hosting
Managed VPS Hosting
A high-performance UK VPS without the burden of managing the server yourself. Farbyte Managed VPS provides a fully managed virtual server with server administration, security hardening, updates, monitoring and ongoing technical support.
Let Us Manage Your Server
Running a VPS gives you the performance and flexibility of your own server, but keeping that server secure, updated and operational takes time.
With Farbyte Managed VPS, we take care of the underlying server administration so you can concentrate on your websites, applications and business.
Your VPS remains your own dedicated virtual environment with full administrator access, while Farbyte handles the routine work required to keep the server secure and running reliably.
With Farbyte Managed VPS, we take care of the underlying server administration so you can concentrate on your websites, applications and business.
Your VPS remains your own dedicated virtual environment with full administrator access, while Farbyte handles the routine work required to keep the server secure and running reliably.
Security Hardening
Your VPS is hardened with firewall and intrusion prevention measures to reduce its attack surface.
OS & Software Updates
We take care of operating system updates and ongoing server maintenance.
24/7 Monitoring
Your VPS and key services are monitored so problems can be identified and acted upon quickly.
Backups Included
Managed VPS includes backup protection to provide recovery options if something goes wrong.
Technical Support
Get help from the Farbyte team through support tickets, email and live chat.
High-Performance UK VPS Infrastructure
Managed doesn’t mean compromised.
Your managed VPS runs on Farbyte’s own UK cloud infrastructure, built around high-performance servers, KVM virtualisation and fast NVMe storage.
The infrastructure is designed to provide reliable compute and storage while allowing your VPS resources to grow as your requirements change.
Your managed VPS runs on Farbyte’s own UK cloud infrastructure, built around high-performance servers, KVM virtualisation and fast NVMe storage.
The infrastructure is designed to provide reliable compute and storage while allowing your VPS resources to grow as your requirements change.
AMD EPYC Performance
High-performance server processors provide the compute resources behind your VPS.
NVMe Storage
Fast NVMe storage delivers responsive disk performance for operating systems, applications and databases.
KVM Virtualisation
Full virtual machines provide resource isolation and the flexibility to run Linux, BSD or Windows Server.
Distributed Storage
VPS storage is provided through resilient distributed infrastructure rather than a single physical disk.
UK Data Centres
Your VPS is hosted on Farbyte infrastructure in the UK, providing UK-based hosting and network connectivity.
High Availability
Our clustered infrastructure is designed with resilience and failover in mind.
Configure Your Managed VPS
Choose the CPU, memory, storage and other resources you need. Your VPS can be configured around your workload and expanded as your requirements grow.
Configure your VPS
CPU
coresRAM
GBStorage
GBSnapshots
IPv4
IPsBandwidth
GBOS
Control Panel
Managed
Not sure how much resource you need? Contact us before ordering and we’ll help you choose a suitable configuration.
What’s Included With Managed VPS?
Managed VPS gives you the benefits of your own virtual server without requiring you to become your own server administrator.
Server Management
We handle the general day-to-day administration of your VPS, including operating system maintenance and server configuration.
Security
Server hardening, firewall configuration and intrusion prevention help protect your VPS from common threats.
Updates
We take care of operating system updates and security patches to keep your server maintained.
Monitoring
Your VPS and managed services are monitored continuously, with alerts generated when problems are detected.
Administration
Each managed VPS includes 1 hour of ad-hoc server administration every month for tasks such as application installation and configuration.
Control Panel Administration
Where a supported control panel is installed, we provide additional administration and support for the panel environment.
More Than Just Server Hosting
A managed VPS gives you considerably more flexibility than conventional web hosting.
You can run your own applications, websites, databases and services while Farbyte takes care of the server environment underneath them.
You can run your own applications, websites, databases and services while Farbyte takes care of the server environment underneath them.
Multiple Websites
Host multiple websites and applications on a single VPS using the control panel and software stack of your choice.
Web Applications
Run PHP, Node.js and other web applications in an environment you control.
E-commerce
Host demanding e-commerce platforms that need more resources and control than conventional hosting provides.
Databases
Run database services alongside your applications and configure the environment around your workload.
Business Applications
Host business software and specialist applications on your own managed server.
Development Environments
Create a dedicated environment for development, testing and deployment.
Custom Software
Install and run software that requires server-level access or configuration.
Self-Hosted Services
Run applications such as Nextcloud, VPN services and other self-hosted platforms.
Choose the Operating System You Need
Managed VPS gives you the flexibility of a full virtual machine without requiring you to manage the underlying operating system yourself.
Linux VPS
Linux provides a flexible environment for websites, applications, databases, development platforms and network services. Choose the distribution that suits your requirements and let Farbyte handle the ongoing server administration.
Windows VPS
Need Windows Server? Managed Windows VPS provides a Windows-based virtual server with administrator access and Farbyte management.
Other Environments
Our KVM virtualisation platform supports Linux, BSD and Windows operating systems. If you have a specific operating system or application requirement, talk to us before ordering.
Scale Your VPS as Your Business Grows
You don’t need to predict exactly how much server capacity you’ll need in the future.
Managed VPS resources can be adjusted as your requirements change.
Managed VPS resources can be adjusted as your requirements change.
More CPU
Add processing capacity for busier websites, applications and workloads.
More RAM
Increase memory when applications or databases require additional resources.
More Storage
Expand NVMe storage as your websites, databases and files grow.
More VPS Resources
Your VPS can be adjusted without having to migrate to an entirely different hosting platform.
Need more than one VPS?
Managed VPS can also be used as part of a larger infrastructure, including private networks between virtual machines.
We Can Move Your Existing Services
Moving a website, application or existing VPS can be one of the most difficult parts of changing hosting provider.
Farbyte can help plan and carry out your migration so you don’t have to work everything out yourself.
Website Migrations
Move existing websites and hosting accounts to your new managed VPS.
Email Migrations
We can help migrate existing mailboxes and email services.
Application Migrations
Move applications, databases and supporting services to your new VPS.
Server Migrations
Moving from another VPS or dedicated server? We'll help plan the migration around your existing environment.
Managed VPS vs Unmanaged VPS
Both give you your own virtual server and full control. The difference is who is responsible for administering it.
| Feature | Managed VPS | Unmanaged VPS |
|---|---|---|
| KVM virtualisation | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| UK infrastructure | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Full admin/root access | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| NVMe storage | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| You manage the OS | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Farbyte manages the OS | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Security hardening | ✔️ | You |
| OS updates | ✔️ | You |
| Server monitoring | ✔️ | Infrastructure only |
| Server administration | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Ad-hoc admin support | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Backups | ✔️ | Optional |
| Best for | ✔️ | Experienced administrators |
Choose Managed VPS if you want to run your own server without having to maintain it yourself.
Choose Unmanaged VPS if you have the skills and time to administer the operating system, applications and security yourself.
Managed VPS Without the Public Cloud Complexity
Public cloud platforms can be extremely powerful, but they can also introduce complex pricing, configuration and infrastructure management.
Farbyte provides a simpler alternative for businesses that need a powerful virtual server without building their infrastructure directly on AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure.
You get predictable VPS resource pricing and a managed service from a hosting provider that operates its own UK infrastructure.
Farbyte provides a simpler alternative for businesses that need a powerful virtual server without building their infrastructure directly on AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure.
You get predictable VPS resource pricing and a managed service from a hosting provider that operates its own UK infrastructure.
Simple Pricing
Choose the resources you need with straightforward monthly VPS pricing.
UK Infrastructure
Keep your workloads hosted on Farbyte infrastructure in the UK.
Expert Management
Get server administration and technical support without having to employ a dedicated server administrator.
Why Choose Farbyte?
Farbyte has been providing professional hosting and infrastructure services since 2006. Our managed VPS service combines our own UK infrastructure with hands-on technical support.
UK-Based Hosting
Your managed VPS is hosted on Farbyte infrastructure in the UK.
Experienced Engineers
Your server is supported by a team with extensive Linux and hosting infrastructure experience.
Managed From Day One
We can help with initial setup, configuration, migration and ongoing administration.
Security Included
Firewall, intrusion prevention and server hardening are part of the managed service.
24/7 Monitoring
We monitor the VPS and managed services continuously.
No Long-Term Contract
Use your VPS without being locked into a long-term contract.
Trusted by Farbyte Customers
reliability and uptime are 100% perfect with absolutely no hiccups or stability issues
I would highly recommend Farbyte to any of our clients looking for a stable and professional hosting provider.
This is premium service for a budget price.
Managed VPS Hosting FAQ
Managed VPS hosting gives you your own virtual private server while the hosting provider takes care of the server’s ongoing administration. With Farbyte Managed VPS, we handle operating system maintenance, security hardening, updates, monitoring and other server administration tasks included with the service.
With a managed VPS, Farbyte handles the server administration and maintenance. With an unmanaged VPS, you are responsible for administering the operating system, applications and security yourself.
Yes. Managed VPS customers retain administrator or root access to their virtual server. Farbyte manages the server for you, but you still have control over your applications and environment.
Yes. Operating system updates and general server maintenance are included with managed VPS.
Yes. Managed VPS includes server hardening, firewall configuration and intrusion prevention measures.
Yes. Managed VPS are monitored for uptime and service availability, with alerts generated when problems are detected.
Each managed VPS includes 1 hour of ad-hoc server administration per month for tasks such as application installation and configuration. Supported control-panel VPS also receive additional administration and support for the control panel environment.
Yes. Farbyte can assist with migrations from existing hosting, VPS and other environments. Contact us before ordering and we can discuss the migration requirements.
Yes. A managed VPS can host multiple websites and applications. The number you can run depends on the resources required by each workload.
Yes. Managed VPS provides a full virtual machine environment, allowing you to install compatible software. If you have a specific application requirement, contact us before ordering so we can confirm compatibility and management requirements.
Yes. CPU, RAM, storage and other available resources can be adjusted as your requirements change.
Our KVM VPS platform supports Linux, BSD and Windows operating systems. Windows Server VPS are also available.
Yes. Managed VPS includes backup protection. The exact backup options depend on the VPS configuration and service selected.
Farbyte Managed VPS are hosted on Farbyte infrastructure in the UK.
No. Managed VPS services do not require a long-term contract.
Yes. Supported control panels include options such as cPanel, Plesk, CWP and DirectAdmin, depending on the VPS configuration and licence requirements.
Yes. Managed VPS support can cover server administration and, where appropriate, website, email and application-related tasks. The exact scope depends on your configuration and management requirements.
Let Farbyte Manage Your VPS
Get the performance and flexibility of your own virtual server without the ongoing work of maintaining it yourself.
We’ll handle the server administration, security, updates and monitoring while you focus on your websites, applications and business.