For what purposes do you use a VPS?

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    We know that you can use a VPS for many things, including but not limited to: web host, VPN server, game server, VoIP, test server, managing multiple websites etc. Are there any other ways that you use the VPS?
     
    1Gbits, Aug 21, 2023 IP
  2. GreenHost.Cloud

    GreenHost.Cloud Active Member

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    1. Web hosting
    2. Running multiple websites or applications
    3. Development and testing environment
    4. Virtual private network (VPN) server
    5. Database hosting
    6. Game server hosting
    7. Remote desktop access
    8. File storage and sharing
    9. Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
    10. Media streaming and transcoding
    11. Running private cloud services
    12. Email server hosting
    13. Data backup and disaster recovery
    14. Hosting Internet of Things (IoT) applications
    15. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) training
    16. Cryptocurrency mining
    17. Running remote desktop or application virtualization
    18. Proxy server or VPN gateways
    19. DNS server hosting
    20. Running remote software or automated bots
     
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    shellyboy911 Well-Known Member

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    I used to run VPSs for forex and also for blackhat SEO things back in the day.
     
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