Back in February, we featured an offer from RubyHost.  The offer was quite nice:

• Get a 4GB VPS with 1Gbps (burstable to 10Gbps) and 2TB of transfer for just under $4/month!
• And pricing scales up at that $1/GB/month range for 6GB and 8GB offers, too!

I checked and these prices are still available.

However, the big news is that RubyHost is migrating their systems from Dallas to Chicago.  Here’s an excerpt from the announcement:

We’re excited to announce that over the next couple of months, RubyHost will begin migrating all services from our Dallas location to our new cabinet in Chicago.

This strategic move is part of our long-term plan to take full control of our infrastructure and meet the growing demands of our network. With increasing costs at our Dallas facility and exciting new opportunities in Chicago, now is the perfect time for this transition.

What this means for you:

✅ Lower latency (especially for EU customers)
✅ Improved uptime and network reliability
✅ Redundant EVPN-VXLAN architecture with enterprise-grade Juniper equipment
✅ Enhanced DDoS protection across all upstream paths

So if you passed because Dallas wasn’t your preferred geography, give them a try in Chicago!

Not familiar with RubyHost?  Here’s a bit about them:

Founded in 2024, our mission is to offer hosting solutions that reflect our core values of integrity and trust. We believe in providing not just a service, but a partnership rooted in mutual respect and unwavering focus on our customers’ experience.

In an era where uptime and security are paramount, we go above and beyond to ensure that our VPS solutions deliver exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you’re hosting crucial applications, dynamic websites, or scaling your operations, we stand by you with top-tier technology and heartfelt support. We’re not just a hosting provider; we’re a community striving to exceed your expectations.

At RubyHost, our vision guides us to serve with dedication and excellence. We want to be known for nothing less than exceptional service and unwavering support. Choose RubyHost and experience VPS hosting redefined with quality.

All of our hardware in Dallas is 100% owned, and on our own ASN AS401477. We are the only host offering VPS Hosting with NeoProtect DDoS Protection, at only $0.99/GB with the promotion. NeoProtect is the pinnacle of DDoS protection, and all of our VPS Hosting packages include it for free.

As always, check out their terms on their web site before signing up.  If you’re good to go, they accept PayPal, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

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raindog308

Raindog308 is a longtime LowEndTalk community administrator, technical writer, and self-described techno polymath. With deep roots in the *nix world, he has a passion for systems both modern and vintage, ranging from Unix, Perl, Python, and Golang to shell scripting and mainframe-era operating systems like MVS. He’s equally comfortable with relational database systems, having spent years working with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.

As an avid user of LowEndBox providers, Raindog runs an empire of LEBs, from tiny boxes for VPNs, to mid-sized instances for application hosting, and heavyweight servers for data storage and complex databases. He brings both technical rigor and real-world experience to every piece he writes.

Beyond the command line, Raindog is a lover of German Shepherds, high-quality knives, target shooting, theology, tabletop RPGs, and hiking in deep, quiet forests.

His goal with every article is to help users, from beginners to seasoned sysadmins, get more value, performance, and enjoyment out of their infrastructure.

You can find him daily in the forums at LowEndTalk under the handle @raindog308.