Everything You need to know about Drupal hosting

What is Drupal hosting?

Drupal is a content management system that is ideal for complex sites. There are many advantages to using this CMS over its competitors. The most important of them is that it can cope well with heavy traffic spikes.

Buying hosting for your site is like buying land for your house to build it. This is the place where the files of your resource are physically stored. It is located on the server. Simply put, it is a real computer that is always connected to the Internet. This means that the site hosted on the server works continuously and is available to users around the clock.

Today, many hosting providers offer options for every taste and budget. And the larger and more spacious they are, the higher the price. The more pictures, videos, blogs, and pages you have on your site, the more expensive the tariff you need. In addition, hosting also determines how many visitors can be on the site simultaneously.

What is a domain?

For users to find your site, you need a domain name. All domain names are unique, and there are simply no two identical ones. So each site must have its unique name. For example, our domain is google.com.

So, as you can understand, for the site to work, two components are needed - a domain and hosting. Let's talk about the second one in more detail.

Top 4 Drupal Hosting Options

Brands today need to showcase customer-centric digital experiences. Furthermore, suppose they want to take a high position in the market and transform your business. In that case, they must stay up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies. This is why many leading companies invest heavily in web development. To choose the right hosting company and type of hosting as correctly as possible, we first need to know what kind of website you have and what you expect to receive. So to say, everything here is quite individual.

1. Shared Hosting

Shared hosting is considered the cheapest and most popular hosting option. You can share web servers, databases, storage, etc., with multiple other websites using this service. However, there is one drawback - it can't handle large loads. If a site has more visitors, it will run slowly or be unavailable. High traffic cannot be handled by it. Apart from that, you cannot change any settings on the web server.

Benefits of shared hosting:

• it's pretty cheap hosting
• it does not require any programming skills or knowledge
• it is easy to manage

Drawbacks of shared hosting:

• you are forced to share it with other sites
• it can't handle heavy traffic
• you do not have access to the server
• website loading time is poor

Shared hosting can be compared to renting an apartment. You rent an apartment from the owner and have no legal rights to it.

2. VPS Hosting

Virtual Private Server hosting is next in cost and features after shared hosting. This is an average option in terms of price and features. VPS offers a shared environment like the previous one, but you have your personal space and equipment. This is well priced and gives you root access to the server. Finally, you will be able to customise it according to your needs. SSH keys and root passwords should be handled with care. If you lose them, all the data on the server will be lost.

Benefits of Virtual Private Server hosting:

• you get only the features you need at a reasonable price
• it's pretty fast
• this option allows you to configure a server to your need

Drawbacks of Virtual Private Server hosting:

• you need to maintain the server yourself
• it does not guarantee the security of your site or smooth operation

VPS hosting can be compared to buying a small but already owned apartment. Even though this is better than renting a house, it is not enough for a comfortable life. Neither a pool nor a barbecue area is available.

3. Dedicated Hosting

Dedicated hosting is a more expensive option than the previous one. But the possibilities do not go into any comparison with the earlier types of hosting. You get complete control over the server. However, its management requires a specialist. This type of hosting is suitable for large and serious projects. It is often used for sites with extremely high traffic volumes.

Benefits of Dedicated hosting:

• it provides a secure hosting environment
• you get the maximum opportunity for web hosting
• it handles large traffic
• it belongs to you exclusively

Drawbacks of Dedicated hosting:

• the price is often more than you might expect
• you need to hire a system administrator

Dedicated hosting can be compared to buying a home. It gives you maximum comfort.

4. Cloud Hosting

Cloud hosting is a great option for projects that are rapidly evolving or require a custom approach. There are no rigid frameworks in the cloud. You pay for the power and space you use. Cloud hosting easily adapts to traffic fluctuations or consistently high loads. You can flexibly increase the parameters according to your needs. The cloud is more expensive than shared and virtual hostings, but it's worth it.

Benefits of Cloud hosting:

• easily adapts to attendance fluctuations
• you pay exactly for the power consumed
• you don't have to worry about updating servers

Drawbacks of Cloud hosting:

• we do not know

Cloud hosting can be compared to any of these previously mentioned options. For example, if you have the opportunity, you can live in a house, if there are difficulties, you can easily return to renting an apartment, and so on.

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Do you know which web hosting is right for you?

There are many types of hosting. The most popular among users are virtual hosting, dedicated server, and virtual hosting. Choosing a web hosting provider might be challenging when launching a new website. But it is important to choose the right hosting to launch the site with minimal difficulties but with maximum return.

For example, if you have a limited budget, it is better to choose shared hosting. Or, if you want more control over your hosting environment, you should consider a VPS hosting plan. Or maybe you have a high-traffic platform or corporate website with many media you can't do without a dedicated server.

There are many variations, so the choice is yours. Need advice? We are here and happy to answer all your questions. Drop us a line here.

Written by:

Oleksandr Dekhteruk

Senior PHP Developer

Oleksandr is a distinguished Senior PHP Developer specializing in Drupal, bringing extensive expertise to the realm of web development. With a focus on precision and proficiency, Oleksandr excels in custom module development, theming, and site building within the Drupal framework. His in-depth knowledge of PHP, coupled with a strategic understanding of Drupal intricacies, positions him as a reliable architect for crafting scalable and high-performance web solutions

Oleksandr is a distinguished Senior PHP Developer specializing in Drupal, bringing extensive expertise to the realm of web development. With a focus on precision and proficiency, Oleksandr excels in custom module development, theming, and site building within the Drupal framework. His in-depth knowledge of PHP, coupled with a strategic understanding of Drupal intricacies, positions him as a reliable architect for crafting scalable and high-performance web solutions