Virtual server with dedicated resources on a shared host

Web hosting, small applications, development environments

Requires manual resize or migration to larger instance

Full control via root or admin privileges

Data stored on attached virtual disks

Multiple VPS instances share hardware but remain isolated

Each VPS has its own IP address and firewall rules

Typically pay monthly for reserved CPU, memory and storage

User responsible for updates and security of the OS

Most providers allow creating images for backup or cloning