Virtual Private Server hosting (VPS hosting) is a dedicated hosting platform characterized by its high performance, isolated environment and CPU, RAM and storage being 100% dedicated (not shared with any other websites or apps). Unlike shared hosting, VPS hosting results in higher performance, security and more flexibility and control over the server.
Advantages of VPS hosting over shared hosting:
• Higher resources and bandwidth/traffic.
• Faster load times and unlimited traffic.
• More admin control over security.
• Less vulnerable to hackers.
And with shared hosting, when a site gets hacked there’s a greater chance that other websites on the server will be compromised. But with VPS and its virtual isolation, a hacked VPS won’t affect surrounding VPS environments.
Plus, with root access, there are no restrictions on the applications you install. You get free reign to access and edit the system files, settings and server logons.