Virtual Private Servers A Beginner's Guide – The Good Men Project

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A server can be described as a powerful computer that stores all files and data related to your website. When someone types in your domain name, the powerful computer “serves it up” your site to their screen.

Now let’s get to the aspect. VPS uses virtualization technology, which allows you to split that powerful server into several virtual servers. It is a single piece, of physical hardware that works like many servers.

Private signifies exactly what it is. Your virtual server will be yours only, and you won’t have any need to share RAM, processor, or data with others.

How Does A VPS Work?

VPS Hosting replicates the experience on a dedicated server but you are still sharing the physical server.

Your web hosting company installs a virtual layer onto the server’s operating…