What is Cloud Hosting?
Cloud hosting is a type of web hosting which uses multiple different servers to balance the load and maximize uptime. Instead of using a single server, your website can tap into a “cluster” that uses resources from a centralized pool. This means that even if one server fails, another kicks in to keep everything running.
Visualise the cloud as a web of different computers which are all interconnected. As more machines are hooked up to the network, more resources are added to the overall cloud.
With cloud hosting, you get a part of the so-called cloud cluster. As opposed to traditional web hosting, where you get a certain amount of space from a single server.
The main benefits of cloud hosting include a major focus on uptime, isolated resources, easy scaling, and a dedicated IP address.
Cloud hosting architecture
The architecture of cloud hosting differs from the setup used in regular web hosting:
- Most shared hosts use a centralized approach where one server holds multiple websites. But if that server goes down, so does every account in it.
- On the other hand, the distributed approach of cloud hosting solves this problem. Since each website is “distributed” across multiple servers in a data center, you’ll get no downtime in case a server in the cluster experiences a problem.
Large websites such as search engines and social networks use the distributed approach, as no single server could handle such the load. Big projects like these either build their own cloud hosting architecture or they hire resources from a cloud hosting provider.
What kind of websites use cloud hosting?
The types of websites that use cloud hosting are as varied as those that use regular hosting, but there are cases where it’s particularly popular.
If a website is mission-critical, meaning that the company can’t function without it, then cloud hosting is a good idea. It’s also chosen by many e-commerce stores, lead generation sites, corporate websites, and high-traffic projects.
At the same time, cloud hosting makes it easy to scale in case you need more power. This makes it appealing to news agencies and publishing firms who expect traffic surges or huge numbers of clicks on their posts.
Ultimately, it’s a pretty good choice in most situations, which is why it’s able to rival shared hosting and virtual servers.
Does Hostinger offer cloud hosting?
We surely do! Our cloud hosting starts at just $15.90/month and includes a dedicated IP address, 40 GB disk space, 3 GB of RAM and more. All of our accounts are fully scalable and feature extensive security measures to keep your data safe. Annual plans also include:
- CloudFlare integration
- Free domain name registration
- Lifetime SSL certificate
- More goodies!
Our cloud hosting infrastructure uses the latest technology and best practices, and reliability and performance are guaranteed. And with 24/7/365 live chat support, we’re on hand to answer any questions and to solve any problems that you might come across.
How IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS relate to cloud hosting?
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS are all related to cloud hosting because they use cloud infrastructure to deliver their service:
- IaaS is short for “infrastructure as a service” and refers to the new business model for hosting companies. The process involves offering virtual machines and processing power through cloud architecture. Instead of having to hire physical infrastructure, people can purchase only the resources that they need.
- PaaS is short for “platform as a service”. These solutions are usually used to provide a framework for developers to build upon. From a development point of view, PaaS solutions are popular because they decrease time to market and allow for greater flexibility.
- SaaS is short for “software as a service”, which is the term used for when companies use the cloud to deliver a software interface to their users, typically through a web browser or a mobile application. Google Docs is a great example of a SaaS product.
The future of cloud hosting
Cloud computing, in general, is becoming more and more important for our modern society. The technology can bring many industries and business the cutting edge in the online world. Web hosting is just the tip of the iceberg, but it’s also the cornerstone that makes cloud possible.
Don’t be surprised when you see cloud hosting forming the backbone of everything from digital health records to property databases, legal agreements in the upcoming future!
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Comments
March 09 2020
Regarding your cloud hosting - is it public cloud hosting or private cloud hosting. If private - does it use dedicated or shared hardware.
March 12 2020
Hi Catherine, Check out Hostinger's different Cloud Hosting Plans (https://www.hostinger.com/cloud-hosting) and see which one works best for you :)
March 16 2020
Hi good morning I just wanna know if any for your hosting plans I can deploy Laravel projects?
March 19 2020
Hi Juan, You sure can! Our Automatic Script Installer will help you install the latest version of the Laravel PHP framework with ease and you will be all set and ready to develop your website using the framework. :)
March 30 2020
Hello i have question for Is the backup space deducted from the storage space? If the discount is, how much space can I use?
April 21 2020
Hello Hussain, your storage does not increase due to your backups. So you will have the exact amount of storage as shown when purchasing the plan.
April 12 2020
Hey there, Can Cloud Hosting use SSH? LIKE VPS can install softwares by self? On the other hand, does Cloud Hosting have root privilege?
April 13 2020
Hey! You can use SSH on all cloud hosting plans, however, you will have root privileges only on VPS.
August 05 2020
Hi, Where are the locations of the cloud servers. And can I chose the location I need?
August 25 2020
Hey there Anas! :) Yes you can - you can pick the location when you setup the plan! :) As for the server locations, Our servers are deployed in 7 different regions: UK, US, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore, Indonesia and Lithuania. You can check that out here!
August 24 2020
Do u provide extra malware protection for WordPress sites...
November 06 2020
Hey Deepak! :) You can check our security measures here.
September 14 2020
hi!. If I publish my website, and it does not receive any visitors (_bandwidth, not used_), do I have to pay at the end of the month?
November 11 2020
Hey Ben. The price is paid for the usage of the server itself, regardless of bandwidth used. Our Cloud Plans have unlimited bandwidth so we don't take bandwidth into account at all.
September 17 2020
Hi, Does cloud server includes cPanel accounts and WHM panel or you have your own cPanel where I can set up independent websites or it is just addon websites?
November 11 2020
Hey Cesar. Our Cloud Hosting plans come with our custom hPanel, and all the extra domains you add are addon websites. They are independent of each other, in a separate panel section, with separate features, but you don't get separate cPanel login for them.
October 13 2020
Hi, can I create subdomains using the cloud hosting plan and these subdomains inherit the SSL from the main domain? cloud hosting can be use as a shared hosting too?
February 02 2021
Hi, Adrian! Yes, you can create subdomains for free with your Cloud plan; here's how ;) Then to install SSL, each domain/subdomain is a new website, so it requires a new SSL. You can check out how to install one for your subdomain here.
November 24 2020
Is the Cloud Hosting being used in the same way as regular VPS? Can I just install preferred Linux distribution on it and run Minecraft server?
February 09 2021
Hello, Rafal! For Cloud hosting plans here on Hostinger, the server-side settings are managed by us (similarly as for Shared hosting service), while VPS plans are fully managed by the user. So if you're looking to run Minecraft server, you'd be looking at VPS plans. You can check them out here ;)
December 06 2020
Hey, Can I run WP and have a hpanel for free on a Cloud hosting server?
February 09 2021
Hi there! Yes, Wordpress can be easily installed on a Cloud plan from Autoinstaller ;)
December 13 2020
Can i host a nodejs and mongdb in the cloud?
February 09 2021
Hi there! Cloud plans use MariaDB, so it wouldn't be possible to host it on a cloud server at Hostinger. So in this case, as you need nodejs as well, I'd suggest a VPS plan :)