Virtual Private Server
Description of a VPS (Virtual Private Server
What Is a VPS?
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtualized computing environment that runs on a physical server hosted in the cloud. It functions like a standalone server but shares physical hardware with other VPS instances.
☁️ Key Characteristics
Virtualized Environment A VPS runs independently with its own operating system, file system, allocated CPU, RAM, and storage; despite being hosted on a shared physical machine.
Cloud-Hosted The underlying infrastructure is managed by a cloud provider, meaning you do not need to maintain or understand the physical server itself.
Private and Isolated Your VPS instance operates in isolation from other virtual machines on the same host, offering consistent performance and greater security than shared hosting.
🛠️ Role in Constellation Network
In the context of running a Constellation Network Validator Node, the VPS:
Hosts the full node stack, including Tessellation binaries, keystores, and supporting services
Connects directly to the Constellation Hypergraph or metagraph cluster
Acts as your validator’s public-facing presence on the network
A VPS offers a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective way to run your node 24/7 without managing physical hardware, making it ideal for decentralized infrastructure participation.
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