VPS
A virtual private server, more commonly known as a VPS, has much more power than a shared hosting account without the cost of a dedicated server. VPS technology allows a single computer to be partitioned into multiple exclusive environments. These “virtual” servers are very close to a dedicated server for control, flexibility, performance and security, but are closer to shared hosting in cost.
When you are looking at a VPS, providers will allow you to use a certain amount of disk space, bandwidth, RAM and CPU. The RAM and CPU can be different. Some VPS hosting providers will limit the exact memory amount alloted to each environment while others allow for burstable memory over your limits to ensure your site will not break during times of high resource usage.
VPS hosting providers are known to handle CPU cycle usage of their accounts differently. Some providers offer an equal share of the CPUs while others limit the usage for each customer. Platforms that utilize fixed CPU allocations will be less flexible with overages.
