dedicated server vs VPS

55debra · #1 (**permalink**) 01-26-11, 05:43

Hi!
I am new in hosting. I don't have much more knowledge about that.
I want to know that What is the difference between a dedicated server and VPS?

jakson0100 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-24-11, 03:39

The difference between vps and dedicated is that with dedicated you are the only person with files on the server. VPS is a virtualization environment where everyone gets root access inside a virtual machine, but there are multiple people with these VMs on one given physical server. If you are comfortable managing your sites in a VPS as root, then it won't be any more difficult to manage them on a dedicated server.

Crish Bronzs · #3 (**permalink**) 04-28-11, 03:04

VPS is much the same level with dedicated server, so you can create reseller accounts. However, if you are not familiar with VPS/server, you should be careful when choosing a VPS.

stan paine · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-11, 06:44

Using Software or Hardware Virtualization techniques, VPSs are setup on physical servers. The major differences between a VPS and a Dedicated server being, dedicated server provides physical server resources as compared to a VPS which is a virtual server environment. Both, VPS and Dedicated Servers provide full root access, so users can install custom software and applications.

carl owen · #5 (**permalink**) 07-28-11, 17:36

If you choose a dedicated server, the entire hardware and all it's resources will be dedicated to you only. The server will not be shared with any other user.

VPS is a Virtual Private Server. A number of VPSs are created on a Dedicated server using a software virtualization application so that each server has it's own existence. Users who cannot afford a dedicated server can opt for a VPS as it offers features similar to a dedicated server at a low cost.