A virtual private server (VPS) is simply a virtual physical machine sold as an independent web hosting company’s independent service. The main difference between this type of server and a dedicated one is the virtual dedicated server has no physical components to the server itself. Instead, the VPS comprises a root account and virtualized operating systems attached to the root account through an IP network.
Its own user account can independently manage each virtual machine. In contrast, the physical machine will share a single operating system, often the OS of the web host server or company. It’s very similar to the Linux system of partitioning your computer with separate drives on a single hard drive. Each physical server will have its operating system as well as partitioned space on that hard drive.
How do I get a VPS? There are several ways in which you can get a VPS. You could pay for a dedicated hosting plan that includes one. You can also find many reseller web hosts that sell VPSs for as little as $7 per month.