VPS stands for Virtual Private Server and, when it comes to VPS hosting, instead of allocating shared resources across dozens of accounts, all the resources are dedicated to one account. There are two types of VPS hosting, depending on how hands-on you wish to be. Managed VPS Hosting includes the installation and management of server and server applications. This is the ideal option for those who don’t have the intricate know-how to operate a server on their own, or the collateral to employ someone to do so. Unmanaged or Self-Managed VPS Hosting doesn’t include anything further than switching your server on. From there, you will need to source your own admin resource to manage the server and applications. This is the option you may like to take if you have an in-house IT team.