Virtual Private Servers or Virtual Dedicated Servers are provided by software that splits a single physical server into multiple virtual servers.

VPS systems are often used for someone who doesn't need a whole server, but wants root or administrative control over a server. Another advantage is that you have complete control of an isolated environment. A runaway script or crash on one VPS doesn't impact the other VPS instances.

VPS is best for people who have outgrown shared hosting, but don't need a dedicated server. Accordingly, your own VPS is priced between shared hosting and a dedicated server.

For more information, please see Wikipedia's entry on Vitrual private servers.

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by big greg
last modified: 2006-02-25 13:42:22