Translation guide
A virtual private server (VPS) is a virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting provider. In Japanese, the English acronym 'VPS' is widely used and understood in technical contexts.
Referring to the technology or service of a virtual private server.
The acronym 'VPS' is the most common way to refer to a virtual private server in Japanese, especially in technical and business contexts. It is pronounced as individual letters: ブイピーエス.
このウェブサイトはVPSで動いています。
This website runs on a VPS.
This is the full Japanese translation, literally 'virtual dedicated server'. It is used in formal or explanatory contexts, but less common than 'VPS' in everyday tech conversation.
仮想専用サーバーを契約しました。
I signed up for a virtual private server.
A more literal translation, 'virtual private server'. It is occasionally seen but 'VPS' or '仮想専用サーバー' are preferred.
仮想プライベートサーバーはコストパフォーマンスが良いです。
Virtual private servers offer good cost performance.