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That is correct. As a matter of fact we will be releasing a feature very soon that will allow even unmanaged clients to benefit from a server security optimization at no cost. If you do not have any experience with servers then it is highly recommended that you do get a managed, it means that everything is taken care of for you.
Yes. Management means that the VPS provider will login to your server to update server software etc, such as cPanel and other apps when needed or upon request and fix anything that needs fixing.
Some providers will limit these though, which is known as Semi-Managed.
As mentioned, make sure and ask before you proceed with a purchase, just to make sure you understand the policies and that you are happy.
As mentioned several times before...That is not always the case.
Ask the host -- managed may just mean they update the box, could mean they will install scripts for you. Could mean they will fix apache if it breaks, could mean they only secure it for you.
I have found some good management companies are Platinumservermanagement.com - They are probably the best price for the value.
I believe it's 29.99 and you get monitoring with it.
Sometimes - it saves you time to do deal directly with the company who is providing you with the service. This way you don't have to pay bills in multiple locations.
You may want to just consult and initial server setup and hardening, and then find someone who will fix things as the problems occur and you may not have to spend alot of money.