7. A virtual private server is one that is
partitioned so that it has its own
operating system, disc space, and
bandwidth.
8. A physical server that resides
in a data center is used for
VPS hosting.
9. That server is then divided
into various spaces that create
its own virtual server.
10. The account holder who is put on
the virtual server sees only their
virtual environment and can
reboot their server or use it as if it
was their own dedicated server.
11. VPS hosting is a good
bridge between shared
hosting and dedicated
hosting.
13. Many hosting customers have a
preference for VPS hosting
because they have more
control over their environment
than they do with shared
hosting.
14. Even if they do not need all the system resources
allocated to them in the VPS and a shared
environment is just as suitable, the control they
are afforded is worth the added expense.
15. For people who want to have dedicated
hosting but are a bit wary of the
technological know how needed, VPS
hosting is a good starter package to get
their feet wet.
16. They can try it
out and
increase their
skill set
without
committing to
as much
money up
front.
18. A VPS hosting
account is less
expensive
than a full
dedicated
hosting plan
that uses a
physical
server.
19. Many VPS plans can be customized to meet
your needs so you pay for what you want
but you do not need to deal with any
features you will never need.