Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> VPS means a cloud provider that typically provides a managed PHP environment with a preconfigured PHP app

My understanding of VPSes were that they were typically unmanaged - similar to a dedicated server in usage but which was actually running on hardware that also handled several other VPSes. I actually still use one today.

Am I misunderstanding?



You are correct. I think what the parent post means to refer to is 'managed/web hosting' where the provider provides a set up install of a web server (and in many cases cpanel access)


VPS: customer has root on a virtual server, usually sharing the hardware. Customer is responsible for all upgrades.

The parent post is referring to what I would call shared hosting, with no root access. The customer is not responsible for base server upgrades.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: