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NVMe SSDs connect directly to the server CPU via PCIe lanes, delivering up to 7x faster throughput than SATA SSDs for lower server latency (TTFB).
Managed hosting provides a graphical control panel and automated security updates. Unmanaged VPS provides root SSH access requiring Linux administration.
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Spaceship offers the industry's lowest domain renewal fees ($9.48/yr for .com domains with free WHOIS privacy) and hosting plans renewing at just $2.98/mo.
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