VPS hosting, short for Virtual Private Server hosting, is a type of web hosting service that offers a balance between shared hosting and dedicated hosting. In VPS hosting, a physical server is divided into multiple virtual servers using virtualization technology. Each virtual server operates independently and has its own dedicated resources, including CPU, RAM, storage, and operating system. This provides more control, customization, and performance compared to shared hosting while being more cost-effective than dedicated hosting. Here's an overview of VPS hosting: