The problems that often arise in traditional hosting providers, driving organizations to rethink their attitude to such services, to seek new ways of information storage. More and more organizations are turning to renting a VPS Servers (VDS) and in the cloud. We will understand why we need VPS and cloud technologies, which are the advantages of such options and it is suitable for your company.
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Features of VPS-hosting
VPS, as VDS, is a virtual service. From a technical point of view, the difference between these concepts lie in the use of visualization technology, but the essence of the decisions – the same. VPS virtualization denotes an operating system level, while VDS involves the use of hardware virtualization.
VPS hosting is a virtual analogue of the real server, which has the same characteristics, it gives the same rights as the installation of a separate physical server. That is, such an analog suggests a personalized environment vCPU, the presence of memory, its own IP-address, disk space.
Shared hosting has wide customization options, if the resource of the used VPS is insufficient, you can buy vCPU, RAM, etc. Its peculiarity is that it works independently of others located with it on the same host. This ensures that individual server failures do not affect neighbors.
The VPS is available to use DDoS protection technologies, as well as the ability to backup for data protection. There may be other “chips”, which depends on the specific server.
VPS advantages
. The ability to install any software
When using physical hosting, you cannot install your own software, as any changes to the out-of-the-box configuration may affect other users. When renting a VPS, you have flexible options for installing software, this does not affect the users who also use the server.
. No maintenance costs
System health management is entirely the responsibility of the provider. Some providers even offer data loss insurance. The client does not bear any extra costs, since all costs are already included in the cost of the monthly service.
. Possibility of fast modernization
If necessary, the user can change the hardware configuration in the desired direction. In particular, it is always possible to switch to a cheaper tariff, while in the case of hosting, you can switch to a more expensive service, but not always return to the old solution.
. Snapshot support
Snapshots are snapshots of the state of the system. This is required before making configuration changes. In the event that something went wrong and there were problems during the installation of new software or a module, you can always roll back to the previous state.
Also, among the advantages of VPS, it is worth mentioning the availability and ease of use of resources. A virtual server is great for small projects.
The disadvantage of such hosting is the need for administration. That is, this means that the user will need certain knowledge and skills.
Cloud hosting features
The cloud hosting is a popular cloud-based service that allows the user to access the provider’s resources. Cloud services ensure that the server is available at all times. This is true for commercial companies, for which any downtime incurs monetary losses.
In addition, the cloud server has much lower risks of data loss. Even if something happens to the data center, you can always use backups.
Using the cloud is more secure than using a virtual server. This is due to the fact that cloud technologies often use VPNs, virtual networks with NAT, firewalls, antiviruses, backup systems and other security certificates.
The issue of paying in the cloud is also posed differently than when using a VPS. Payment is made only for the actually consumed resources. That is, if the server is idle, then you do not pay, and if you need to increase / decrease the capacity, you can always make the necessary settings.
Cloud hosting is a good idea for companies that find it critical to keep the site up and running. Most often, the capabilities of such a server are chosen by online stores, lead generation sites, and corporate resources.
Cloud benefits
. High resiliency
Technology availability reaches 99.98%. You can connect to shared hosting at any time.
. Virtually unlimited resources
The cloud is suitable for storing any amount of data.
. Scalability and elasticity
Hosting scales easily if you need a lot of power for your services.
. Security
Cloud data centers use comprehensive information security.
. Reliability
There is no risk of loss, as data backup is possible. However, as a downside, it is worth noting that some public cloud hosts may require additional fees to create a backup.
. Low cash costs
Moving to the cloud frees you from having to purchase additional computer hardware. For full access to the services, you only need to pay a monthly fee.
