Operations, maintenance and contracts
VPS
Abbreviation for Virtual Private Server
In short and in plain language
A VPS is a server that is split off by software.
It has resources set aside just for it. It shares the hardware with other such servers.
Unlike simple shared hosting, you can set up the web server and cache yourself.
Upkeep then lies with the owner or their service provider.
Definition
A VPS is a virtual server with dedicated resources that shares its hardware with other virtual servers. Unlike simple shared hosting, the web server and cache can be configured individually. Maintenance then lies with the operator or their service provider.