P3.ru Optima, RUB 366.00/mo. on Linux Shared

Optima has been added on Sep 2, 2022

🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	1
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
🔨 Control Panel :	ISPmanagerCWP Control
🔧 Category :	DNS
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	Russian Federation
⚑ Targeting :	RU

Original plan URL was https://p3.ru/services/hosting/optima2012/

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

P3.ru, operated by Transit Telecom LLC (ООО «Транзит Телеком»), is a Russian telecommunications and hosting provider specializing in Shared Hosting, VPS/VDS Cloud Servers, Domain Registration, IPv4 and IPv6 Address Allocation, and Autonomous System Registration. Headquartered in Perm, Russia, the company combines traditional website hosting with specialized Internet infrastructure services, including IP address management, BGP routing, and RIPE NCC registry administration. Its services appeal to individual website owners, businesses, developers, network administrators, and organizations requiring independent Internet numbering resources.

The operating company was legally established on January 19, 2011, although its telecommunications activities extend considerably further back. The P3.ru domain dates to 2005, reflecting a longer involvement in Internet connectivity, addressing, and routing services. Vyacheslav Viktorovich Nouelz is the company's sole founder and owner and also serves as its general director. Transit Telecom operates from Perm while maintaining international network activities and hosting infrastructure in the United Kingdom.

A significant distinction between P3.ru and conventional hosting providers is its expertise in Internet addressing and network administration. As a Local Internet Registry (LIR) and RIPE NCC member, Transit Telecom assists customers with obtaining and maintaining IPv4 and IPv6 resources, registering Autonomous System Numbers (ASN), and configuring independent routing arrangements. Its telecommunications operations encompass more than 500 networks under management, giving the company a specialized role in Internet infrastructure beyond ordinary website hosting.

The Shared Hosting service provides an accessible starting point for personal websites, blogs, small businesses, corporate portals, and modest e-commerce applications. The platform combines SSD storage, cPanel administration, Apache and nginx web servers, MySQL 8.4 databases, and selectable PHP versions from 7.3 through 8.5. This range of PHP versions offers flexibility for customers running both newer applications and older software requiring a compatible runtime.

Four shared hosting packages are available: Light, Starter, Optima, and Business. Their storage allocations range from 3 GB to 20 GB, with the number of supported domains, subdomains, and MySQL databases increasing according to the selected package. Light supports one website, while Starter accommodates five, Optima ten, and Business twenty. This structure is suitable for customers who need to operate several small projects without purchasing and maintaining separate virtual servers.

Shared hosting includes useful development and administration features such as phpMyAdmin, cron jobs, ionCube Loader, FTP access, Imunify antivirus protection, domain-based email accounts, and Roundcube webmail. Customers can configure email accounts, manage databases, upload website files, create scheduled tasks, and maintain their applications through a graphical interface. Free SSL certificates are also included, allowing websites to use encrypted HTTPS connections without purchasing a separate certificate.

The WordPress Hosting functionality is integrated into the shared hosting environment. WordPress can be installed and maintained through WP Toolkit, simplifying deployment, plugin administration, and routine maintenance. The included Softaculous application installer supports more than 400 software packages, including Joomla, Drupal, PrestaShop, phpBB, Moodle, Nextcloud, TYPO3, and Matomo. This makes the service suitable for a wider range of content management, online commerce, collaboration, and business applications.

Depending on the hosting package and subscription period, customers can receive a free .RU or .РФ domain registration for the first year. The promotion requires a qualifying hosting commitment, with the minimum period varying from three to twelve months. Domain renewal remains subject to the normal annual registration fee.

An attractive introductory option is the 30-day hosting trial for 1 RUB. This is a functional hosting account rather than a limited control-panel demonstration. It includes 5 GB of SSD storage, one website, one MySQL database, five email accounts, SSL, and access to cPanel. Customers can install WordPress, examine the hosting environment, and test application compatibility before purchasing a standard subscription.

The trial has several restrictions. Websites initially operate through a technical subdomain, outgoing email is disabled, and custom domain usage becomes available after upgrading to a regular hosting package. The offer is restricted to new customers and cannot be renewed. Nevertheless, it provides an inexpensive way to evaluate the hosting infrastructure and support before committing to a longer subscription.

For customers requiring greater administrative flexibility, the VPS/VDS Cloud Servers service offers virtual machines running on Intel Xeon Gold processors, hardware-assisted virtualization, NVMe SSD storage, and DDR4 or DDR5 memory. Standard configurations range from two to eight virtual CPU cores, 2 GB to 12 GB of RAM, and 40 GB to 160 GB of NVMe storage.

VDS customers receive full root access, one public IPv4 address, and an external Internet connection with 200 Mbps unmetered traffic. A separate local network operates at up to 1 Gbps, providing faster communication between virtual machines. CPU, memory, and disk allocations can also be adjusted according to individual requirements, allowing customers to adapt their infrastructure as applications grow.

Supported server operating systems include CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, FreeBSD, and Windows. Custom operating system images can also be used. The standard Light and Starter configurations are primarily associated with Unix environments, while Optima and Business include both Unix and Windows options. Customers intending to deploy Windows on smaller virtual servers should clarify operating system compatibility and potential licensing charges.

The virtual server platform supports administrative functions such as snapshot creation, ISO image mounting, resource adjustments, and remote server management. These capabilities are particularly useful for software developers, administrators maintaining multiple environments, and companies running custom applications that cannot be accommodated by conventional shared hosting.

One of the more distinctive features is BGP routing support for customer-owned IP address blocks and autonomous systems. This allows technically experienced customers to operate virtual servers using independently assigned network resources. It is especially relevant for network operators, infrastructure developers, proxy service providers, and organizations that need to retain control over their IP addressing when changing hosting or connectivity arrangements.

The IPv4 Address Leasing service provides address blocks beginning at /24, equivalent to 256 IPv4 addresses. Larger /23 and /22 allocations are available for customers requiring more substantial address space. These allocations can support hosting infrastructure, independent networks, telecommunications applications, and services requiring multiple public IP addresses.

Transit Telecom also offers IPv6 Address Allocation, including /48 blocks, together with 16-bit and 32-bit Autonomous System Numbers. Its registry-related services cover initial registration, annual maintenance, provider-independent resource sponsorship, and assistance with RIPE database administration. Customers building their own routed networks can therefore combine virtual server infrastructure with the necessary addressing and routing resources.

The company provides assistance with IP resource registration and ongoing administration, including maintaining allocation records and supporting BGP-related arrangements. This is a considerable advantage for technically oriented organizations that would otherwise need separate providers for hosting, IP address leasing, and Internet registry administration.

Domain Registration covers Russian national extensions such as .ru and .рф, together with popular international extensions including .com, .net, .org, and .biz. Additional extensions are available on request. Registration of Russian national domains is arranged through an accredited registrar, and customers can manage renewals and domain delegation alongside their hosting services.

The domain-related tools include WHOIS searches, domain availability checking across numerous international extensions, and conversion between Cyrillic internationalized domain names and their Punycode equivalents. An IP address lookup service provides network ownership information, country assignments, address ranges, abuse contacts, and autonomous system details using RIPE data.

Dedicated Servers and Colocation are also part of Transit Telecom's broader infrastructure business. These services cater to customers requiring physical server equipment, independent network configurations, or rack space rather than ordinary virtual hosting. Dedicated hardware and colocation arrangements are handled through the infrastructure department, with configurations and commercial terms determined according to individual requirements.

The company primarily serves the Russian-speaking market. Its website operates in Russian, and no complete English-language version exists. Pricing is denominated in Russian rubles (RUB), including services associated with its United Kingdom infrastructure. Although the website offers a reasonably modern layout and organized service categories, the language limitation and locally oriented payment arrangements may be inconvenient for international customers.