Glossary

What is VPS?

Last updated June 15, 2026
Reviewed by Better-PaaS team

A virtual private server rented from a hosting provider. Learn what VPS means in self-hosted deployment and Better-PaaS workflows.

Overview

A virtual private server rented from a hosting provider.

Definition

A virtual private server rented from a hosting provider.

Real-world example

A 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM VPS from Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or Linode runs Better-PaaS plus several small web apps for under $10–20/month.

Common mistake

Choosing the smallest disk (20 GB) and filling it with Docker images, logs, and database files within weeks.

Better-PaaS in practice

Better-PaaS targets single-server deployments first. Monitor disk with df -h and prune unused images periodically.

FAQ

Is VPS only relevant to Better-PaaS?

No. VPS appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.