Introduction

Virtual Server Hosting

What is Virtual Server Hosting?

Generally, Virtual Server hosting is used for servers so they can host more than one domain name on the same computer. By doing this, there are two methods of communicating with the computer: through its real IP Address and its mapped (or Virtual) IP Address.

This feature can be applied for use as a gaming server. By having a Virtual Game Server, you can manage the resources of your computer easier.

Most games come integrated with their own game server programs. However, when you host a game server and play on that server at the same time, there is a constant battle of resources between the game server and the game engine, which gives you all the graphics and sound. As a result, the performance of both sides can be irregular and inconsistent.

By having a Virtual Server, this battle of computer resources becomes a non-issue and there is a clear separation between the server and game engine.

Analogy

With Virtual Server Hosting, a computer can be seen to be as a cake. The cake (the computer with the Virtual Server) is divided into separate parts (virtual machines). From here, a person can flavour (user and customise) the cake however they want. One person may wish to have custard or chocolate sauce on their slice of cake. Their slice of cake has been changed to fit their tastes but it has not affected the other slices.

Virtual Server Hosting details

To set up a Virtual Server, the following details are necessary:

Server Name

This is a friendly name so you can easily identify the Virtual Server.

Server Private IP Address

This is the LAN (Internal) IP address of the computer you wish to host the Virtual Server from.

Mapped Public IP Address

This is WAN (External) IP address that you wish to give to the Virtual Server.

Mapped Public Subnet

This if subnet of the External IP Address that you are giving to the Virtual server.