Virtual Hosts
Virtual Hosts is a web server configuration concept that allows a single server to host multiple websites or domains on the same IP address and port, distinguishing them by domain names or IP addresses. It enables efficient resource sharing and cost savings by eliminating the need for separate physical servers for each site. This is commonly implemented in web servers like Apache and Nginx to manage multiple web applications or services.
Developers should learn Virtual Hosts when deploying multiple websites or applications on a single server, such as in shared hosting environments, development setups, or microservices architectures. It is essential for optimizing server resources, simplifying management, and enabling scalable web hosting without additional hardware costs, particularly in cloud or VPS deployments.