What are the differences between VDS and VPS?

Differences Between VDS and VPS

VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) and VPS (Virtual Private Server) are types of virtual servers, both created by virtualizing a physical server. However, there are significant differences between them.

VPS (Virtual Private Server)

A VPS is created by using virtualization software to divide a physical server into multiple independent virtual servers. These virtual servers share the common hardware and are typically limited to specific CPU, RAM, and disk capacity.

• Shared Resources: Since server resources are divided among multiple VPS instances, high resource usage by other VPS can affect performance.
• Flexibility: VPS is a scalable solution, and resources can often be increased based on specific needs.
• More Affordable: VPS is generally cheaper than VDS because resources are shared.

VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server)

A VDS is a type of server created by virtualizing a physical server, but unlike VPS, dedicated resources are assigned to each virtual server. This means that a VDS user does not share their allocated CPU, RAM, and disk capacity with any other user.

• Dedicated Resources: VDS operates with its own CPU cores, RAM, and disk space, ensuring that other users do not affect performance.
• Higher Performance: VDS offers more stable and higher performance compared to VPS.
• Price: Since VDS provides fully dedicated resources, it is more expensive than VPS.

When to Choose Which?

• VPS may be sufficient for low-budget projects and medium-sized websites.
• VDS is a better choice for high-traffic websites, game servers, custom applications, or critical systems.