Cloud-based web hosting makes websites and applications accessible through cloud resources. In contrast to traditional hosting, these solutions cannot be hosted on one server. Instead, a cluster of physically and virtual cloud servers hosts the app or website, providing increased flexibility and scalability.
The key features are:
- Applications and solutions are run via a cloud-based network rather than an on-premises single server.
- The resources are designed to meet the demands of the user.
- The organizations only pay for the resources they utilize.
- Cloud hosting is able to support SQL (including MySQL) or NoSQL databases.
- Solutions are managed and automated by using APIs and web portals and mobile applications.
Cloud Hosting: Some considerations
- Security Clients should consider a provider with physical/operational, network and system, and application and data security options.
- Sensitive data Companies that deal with sensitive data might consider separate data on a hardware level by using dedicated servers or other alternatives..
- Support Cloud hosting providers typically provide tools, and some provide specialized services to help manage cloud hosting environments.
- Performance The latency of the Internet can be an issue. Companies should make sure they have solid, reliable Internet connections.
