VPS (Virtual Private Server)
A VPS is a virtual machine running on a shared physical server.
How it works:
- One physical server is split into multiple virtual servers
- Each user gets allocated CPU, RAM, and storage
- Resources are shared across multiple customers
Pros:
- Lower cost
- Fast to deploy
- Easy to scale up or down
- Good for most general workloads
Cons:
- Performance can vary due to shared resources
- “Noisy neighbor” issues (other users can impact performance)
- Less isolation compared to dedicated hardware
Bare Metal (Dedicated Server)
A bare metal server is a fully dedicated physical machine.
How it works:
- You get the entire server (CPU, RAM, disk) to yourself
- No virtualization layer unless you choose to install one