A virtual private server (VPS, also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS) is a method of partitioning a physical server. A virtual private server (VPS, also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS) is a method of partitioning a physical server. A virtual private server (VPS, also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS) is a method of partitioning a physical server. A virtual private server (VPS, also referred to as Virtual Dedicated Server or VDS) is a method of partitioning a physical server.