Just like most of the VPS providers, godaddy VPS comes unmanaged. You must be able to manage the server yourself. You have the option to go for a plesk control panel, which should help you to automate the tasks. Godaddy support is fairly fast, with 3-6 hrs response time for tickets.
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The best part about 1and1 virtual dedicated servers are the price and 100 mbps ports. If you can manage the servers yourself (VPS almost always are going to be self managed) 1and will be a nice option.
They offer the basic plan (256 mb assured RAM - 512 mb burstable, 20 GB space) for $60 per month and advanced one (512mb assured RAm and burstable to 1 GB, 40 GB space) for $100 per month.
If the price is within your buget, we will surely recommend the Liquidweb VPS.
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All of the virtual hosting services, starting with our $10 per month plan, are implemented using Virtual Hosting technology called Virtuozzo by SW-Soft. All Virtual plans come with a 30 day money back guarantee.
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