Virtual Private Server ProviderTrade-off analysisTiago Franco

AgendaMotivationTrade-off methodSelection CriteriaScores fragmentationResultsConclusions

MotivationSelect a provider of Virtual Private Server services for production sites

Trade-off methodScoring modelIdentify several hosting services offering Virtual Private serversIdentify several characteristicsAssign weight for each oneFragment each characteristic in 5 sectionsAssign a score for each sectionCalculate the weighted mean of each service

Selection CriteriaNote: This criteria is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different criteria and weight.

Scores Fragmentation (1)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (2)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (3)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (4)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (5)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (6)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (7)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (8)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Scores Fragmentation (9)Note: This fragmentation is according to the author’s needs.Your case may have different ranges.

Results

ConclusionsUsually pick one of the top 3DEDIBOX is not a well known providerGandi the company selected by the author for a test-driveSliceHost is 4thUsers of SliceHost, that agree with the criteria and score fragmentation, are not advised to migrate the cost of change can be higher than the benefit)