What is virtual directory? What's the use of it?

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Embedd_0913 picture Embedd_0913 · Jun 16, 2009 · Viewed 13.2k times · Source

Please someone explain to me by example what is a virtual directory and why do we need it?

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Binoj Antony picture Binoj Antony · Jun 16, 2009

A virtual directory is a friendly name, or alias, either for a physical directory on your server hard drive that does not reside in the home directory.
Because an alias is usually shorter than the path of the physical directory, it is more convenient for users to type.

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