Web Hosting Help - Virtual Private Servers

As virtual private servers employ the use of server virtualization technology and have a unique file system structure, it is possible to install or run applications as you would in a normal server environment. This is as long as you have the appropriate user access or privileges, such as, Root to install or execute software. If not, you may have to contact your web host, and require for this level of access.

However, there are rare occasions when private servers do run into problems. For example, when an applications requires direct access to certain hardware or core system files. When this occurs, the software may require modifications (if the source code is available) or an alternative software solution is needed.