Optimize WordPress with KVM VPS at Hostinger

When choosing a virtual private server (VPS) plan, WordPress users must consider its web server and virtualization technology to achieve optimal site speed. At Hostinger, our VPS plans use Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and OpenLiteSpeed.

What Is Virtualization and Why You Should Care About It

Virtualization technology is software that enables users to create and manage multiple virtual environments, called virtual machines (VMs), in a physical server. Each VM operates as an autonomous server with its own operating system, applications, and dedicated hardware resources.

Types of Virtualization

KVM and Open Virtuozzo (OpenVZ) are popular virtualization technologies with distinct approaches. In this section, we will explain their pros and cons.

Best Virtualization for WordPress

The best virtualization technology to optimize your WordPress site depends on various factors such as performance, resource requirements, scalability, isolation, and management complexity. Both OpenVZ and KVM have their advantages and drawbacks for hosting WordPress websites.

Best Web Server Choice for WordPress

In addition to the virtualization technology, choosing the best web server is crucial to speed up your WordPress website performance. To help with your WordPress optimization, this section will compare three popular web servers – Apache, NGINX, and OpenLiteSpeed.

How to Set Up Best-Optimized WordPress on Hostinger VPS (with OpenLiteSpeed and KVM)

In this section, we will explain the steps to set up OpenLiteSpeed and KVM virtualization using Hostinger’s VPS hosting for your WordPress site. Before proceeding, ensure you have purchased the new KVM hosting plan.

Step 1. Install a Template With OpenLiteSpeed and WordPress

Hostinger offers templates that let you change your server’s operating system and install an application in one click. These templates make the VPS configuration process faster and easier since you don’t need to manually install the software individually.

Step 2. Log in to SSH and Run the Interactive Script

After installing the template, run the bash script via SSH to configure the web server.

Step 3. Install and Configure WordPress

After setting up the web server, install and configure the WordPress platform.

Step 4. Start Managing Your Server

After installing WordPress, configure OpenLiteSpeed’s Web Admin control panel and phpMyAdmin to manage your website.

Step 5. Configure LiteSpeed Cache WordPress Plugin

One of OpenLiteSpeed’s key features is its capability to enable users to fully leverage the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin. It is pre-installed with the web server and accessible via the Plugin menu on your WordPress dashboard.

Conclusion

Hosting a WordPress site on a VPS plan offers flexibility as you have different options for virtualization technologies and web servers. However, finding the ideal configuration for your needs can take time and effort, as choosing the wrong one can lead to a slow website.

WordPress with KVM – FAQ

In this section, we will answer several commonly asked questions about optimizing WordPress with KVM VPS. If you have another one, leave us a comment below.

What is KVM VPS?

KVM VPS stands for Kernel-based Virtual Machine Virtual Private Server. It is a virtualization technology that enables multiple virtual web hosting servers to run on a single physical machine. Each VPS operates independently with its own dedicated resources and isolated environment.

What is OpenLiteSpeed?

OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight open-source web server software. It provides a high-performance, scalable, and feature-rich platform for serving websites and web applications. It is designed to be a faster alternative to Apache, with support for PHP and other popular web technologies.

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