As complex and diverse as they are, virtual private server (VPS) hosting offers are flourishing on the web market. They have gradually taken over from physical server hosting solutions.
Since the advent of Cloud Computing, many CIOs are turning to this solution. Faced with a multitude of accessible cloud vps solutions, the choice is never easy.
Especially since prices vary from one host to another and you can’t rely on them as the only criterion to find the right solution, it’s important to remember 5 key points to make the right choice.
The Operating System: the main basis determining the use of your cloud vps
Most cloud vps hosts offer you the choice between a Windows or Linux OS installation plan. A Windows server is usually used for the application server, databases, virtual desktops and application virtualization. As for the Linux server, it is used to host websites, web and mobile applications but also VPN/Proxy and Open Source applications.
The advantage of a Linux Server operating system is its lower cost compared to an equivalent Windows system. To overcome incompatibility issues, however, it is recommended to opt for Windows systems to optimize the management of enterprise application fleets.
Server resources: a significant aspect for making your site efficient
A poor choice of cloud vps server risks generating incompatibility of solutions with its real application needs due to the lack of rational evaluation of hardware resources.
- The processor: to optimize the performance of your applications and requests, it is essential to monitor the processor loads required for data processing and calculation.
- RAM: Multitasking, managing large databases and using many applications can quickly become memory-intensive for a site.
- Storage: This should naturally depend on the amount of data you want to host.
Scalability: for optimal control of your server resource consumption
To control potential increases in the load of your services, you will need to monitor the consumption of your server resources and adjust the sizing of your cloud vps if necessary. Opt for a flexible solution at the risk of having to migrate to a new server. This way, you will be able to scale your resources and manage your increases in load without difficulty.
Security: The Major Concern of Every Website Owner
Most classic cloud vps offers only include a basic level of protection consisting of the provision of a simple firewall software installed on the server and whose resource consumption will then be billed to you. The level of security guaranteed by this service does not allow you to deal with the threats to which you are exposed.
This is why it is recommended that you opt for a plan that offers server isolation in the internal network to secure your virtual machines and also to protect your data and applications.
Confidentiality: a question that always remains delicate
The choice of data location and data centers of the host plays a fundamental role in the confidentiality of your data and that of the hosted services.
Find out where your hosting provider’s data centers are located to ensure that their services are reliable when it comes to privacy. Learn about local regulations that apply.
Workstation virtualization, database processing, and management, website hosting, and application platforms… the VPS cloud has an infinite number of uses. Each solution has its specific costs, features, and benefits.
It is up to you to find the most suitable formula that precisely meets your needs in terms of quality, security, reliability, durability, and infrastructure performance.
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