Private Virtual Machines
Providing a cost-effective, feature-rich alternative to dedicated servers


Lunahost's Private Virtual Machines use the latest in server virtualization technology from VMWare. There are numerous advantages of VMs over traditional VPS (virtual private server) platforms including dedicated resources, dedicated performance and independence from the underlying host operating system.

Virtual Machines operate and perform at or near physical machine equivalency at a significantly lower cost while taking advantage of the host platform's redundancy features such as hot-swap adapters and memory, RAID arrays and network connectivity.

Shown below are just five example base configurations but any can be custom configured to your specific requirements. If you have pre-built VMs (guests) that you need to host, we can import your virtual machine and host it in Dallas or Allentown starting at only $69.95 per month.  See the examples and add-on pricing for plans that will accommodate your guest machine.

For a detailed comparison between Dedicated Physical Servers,
Virtual Private Servers and
Virtual Machines, visit
 "Understanding the Differences"

Plan & Features

Mercury PVM Venus PVM Mars PVM Saturn PVM Jupiter PVM

Monthly Fee

Setup Fee*
$69.95
$99.95
$99.95
$99.95

$129.95
$99.95

$159.95
$99.95

$189.95
$99.95

Virtual Machine Specifications
CPU
Memory
OS & Version
Disk Space
Monthly Transfer
Additional Disk, RAM, Bandwidth
(1) 2.8GHz
up to 384MB
Your pre-built VM
up to 30GB
up to 20GB
Optional *
(1) 2.8GHz
384MB
2003 Web Edition
10GB
20GB
Optional *
(1) 2.8GHz
512MB
2003 Web Edition
20GB
40GB
Optional *
(1) 2.8GHz
512MB
2003 Standard
30GB
60GB
Optional *
(1) 2.8GHz
1024MB
2003 Standard
60GB
120GB
Optional *
Additional Features
VMWare Infrastructure Web UI Access
Account Control Panel (Helm)
Anti-Virus Preinstalled
24x7 Monitoring/Alerting
On-site VM Snapshot/Backups
Remote VM Snapshot/Backups
Load Balancing/Failover
Included
Included
N/A
Included
Included
Optional *
Optional *
Included
Included
Frisk F-Prot
Included
Included
Optional *
Optional *
Included
Included
Frisk F-Prot
Included
Included
Optional *
Optional *
Included
Included
Frisk F-Prot
Included
Included
Optional *
Optional *
Included
Included
Frisk F-Prot
Included
Included
Optional *
Optional *
Database Services Availability (Optional)
MySQL 5.0
MSSQL 2000
MSSQL 2005
Host Platforms/Environment Specifications
Server Brand
Server Model
CPU x 4 HT (8-Way)
Server Memory
Redundant NICs
Fault-Tolerant Arrays
Multi-Homed Network
Daily Backups
Diesel Generators
HP
Proliant DL580
Intel 2.8GHz Xeon
24GB ECC
16
HP
Proliant DL580
Intel 2.8GHz Xeon
24GB ECC
16
HP
Proliant DL580
Intel 2.8GHz Xeon
24GB ECC
16
HP
Proliant DL580
Intel 2.8GHz Xeon
24GB ECC
16
HP
Proliant DL580
Intel 2.8GHz Xeon
24GB ECC
16
*Optional - Add-Ons & Customization Pricing
Upgrade from 384MB to 512MB RAM
Each additional 256MB RAM
Each additional 10GB Disk
Each additional 10GB B/W
MSSQL Databases (2000/2005)
MySQL Databases (No Charge)
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10 each
on request
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10 each
on request
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10 each
on request
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10 each
on request
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10 each
on request
* Setup fees are waived with long term contracts. Contact us for more information.