Cloud Server Hosting or Shared Hosting
Even with industry-wide renewal incentives, shared hosting is the cheapest choice that includes technical assistance. It is also the most limiting. Users don’t have root access, can’t alter the operating system, and the web apps don’t have dedicated resources. Users have no knowledge of which websites share their server’s IP address or bandwidth.
If another user on the shared server is experiencing performance difficulties as a result of a cyber assault, others may experience them as well. This may not be a major issue if:
- Inexperienced with the Linux CLI and new to web hosting.
- Only want to set up WordPress and email.
- For a short-term project, can use web hosting (e.g. college project).
Cloud Server or Dedicated Server
When your company’s needs transcend the capabilities of VPS hosting, physical, dedicated server hosting is an excellent option. The entire server is only for the purpose of providing your data.
Want to protect your Linux server by recompiling the kernel? Have fun with it.
Do you need to link your server to a hardware firewall? Alright. With our dedicated hosting services, we include a Cisco ASA 5500-X hardware firewall.
However, such unrestricted access to the most stringent security comes at a hefty price. The most costly solutions are managed and unmanaged dedicated servers. This is why some experienced Linux system administrators start with a bare cloud server, where they may allocate resources as needed. Then, update if required.
Cloud Server or Managed VPS Hosting
VPS hosting, also known as virtual dedicated server (VDS) hosting, is a cost-effective compromise between shared and dedicated hosting:
- Performance and security are more consistent than on a shared server (including a dedicated IP).
- Less expensive than a dedicated server.
- Free technical support is still available.
A managed VPS, like managed dedicated servers, will be more expensive than the lowest cloud server alternatives and will lack the capacity for server administration tools such as cPanel and DirectAdmin. A managed VPS, like managed dedicated servers, will be more expensive than the lowest cloud server alternatives and will lack the capacity for server administration tools such as cPanel and DirectAdmin.