(1) See server virtualization. Contrast with virtual host. (2) A virtual machine environment from Microsoft for Windows servers. See Microsoft Virtual Server. (3) Multiple servers that appear as one ...

A server in a cloud provider's datacenter that allows the customer full access to the OS. The virtual private server (VPS) may be shared with several customers. Contrast with virtual dedicated server.

Bad physical networking decisions. Unpatched systems. Too much access to virtual server management consoles. These and other problems can degrade the security of your virtual servers. If you're ready ...