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What is the difference between cloud and VPS?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 3:37 pm

Cloud computing is a model of computing where the client software, operating system, and applications are hosted by a third party and accessed over the Internet. Cloud computing is a recent development and is growing in popularity.

Cloud computing allows businesses to increase their computing resources by leveraging the power of data centers located around the world.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that there is a difference between cloud and VPS hosting. Cloud hosting is a newer technology that uses a network of servers to store your data and files, while VPS hosting uses a single server.

A virtual private server (VPS) is a type of cloud server. A VPS is a virtual machine that runs on a provider’s infrastructure. A VPS is created by installing a virtual server software package on a physical server. The virtual server software creates a virtual server that is hosted on the physical server.

The virtual server software also allows the customer to run their own applications. The advantage of using a VPS is that the customer does not need to purchase or lease a physical server. The disadvantage of using a VPS is that the customer’s data is not physically located on the provider’s servers.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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