Drupal Hosting : Virtual Private Server Questions and Suggestions

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This is a drupal question asked by avatar123 on 19 December 2007

I plan to use a VPS for my new drupal site.I am not sure if that is the best option for me and would love your (expert) suggestions ..One of the primary reason for opting for a VPS is that I would want to learn as my application grows so that I can manage
my site by myself …

Background:

I have a simple Drupal site (first one) on my computer and think it is time to move it to the outside world.I have limited Linux and php experience but I think I can get around doing my stuff.

I have the following questions…

1.In a VPS,will I get any support from the hosting company, in terms of patches,upgrades and backups…or would I be responsible for evreything.

2.Who is responsible for what …this question is driving me crazy.

3.I came across Managed and Unmanaged VPS ..is managed a better choice.

4.Can you please suggest some hosting companies that offer VPS.

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