Though it might not be the first thing taught in business school, having a virtual private server to host your digital needs could add another string to your company’s digital bow. Considering our increasingly online world, a cloud server, it’s a pretty good string to have. Especially if it makes some of your business admin easier to handle.

In this piece, we’ll give you the full low-down about why you should opt for a VPS hosting provider. Also, which factors to look out for when opting for a supplier, and why that supplier should be Nebry.

Are you being served?

Nebry is at the forefront of establishing cloud platforms as tech solutions, but it’s good to understand why before discussing how we do it. Cloud servers are practical because they can easily adapt to changing workloads. So, whether you’re hosting websites, APIs, or other applications, a VPS’s ability to scale up or down in no time makes it a must-have for your tech arsenal.

You will need to determine which kind of server you need. Although your type of business will likely shape that choice for you. Basic performance servers are ideal for lower-intensity operations. They come in handy where workloads shift between steady use and the occasional need for a CPU performance boost. Dedicated performance servers are perfect for workloads that are constantly intense. The other type of cloud server is the compliance server. It offers an isolated environment for specific hosting services more in tune with highly regulated industries, such as iGaming (MGAs technical hosting infrastructure requirements) and FinTech.

Each cloud server plan, naturally, comes with varying features in terms of storage and price. However, Nebry’s approach is of the tailor-made variety. In addition, there’s an understanding around these parts that no two businesses are the same, even if they operate in the same industry. This means you can scale the service according to budgets and workload requirements.

The key benefits

The first thing you’ll want your cloud server to provide is reliability, referred to as uptime in this biz. While a solid service will guarantee 99% uptime, Nebry’s data center infrastructure is designed on a high-availability and N+1 topology, allowing for 99.999% uptime. This affects both website or platform users and your SEO score. Therefore, it’s in your best interests to find a service that offers guaranteed uptime.

As for performance metrics and improved features, this means that in the worst-case scenario, your downtime will total just 6 minutes per year in total! Seamless fail-over systems for electrical power, cooling, internet connectivity, fire suppression, and host server replication mean that downtime is guaranteed to be minimal or non-existent.

Nebry’s service comes with this guarantee and works fine with both Linux and Microsoft operating systems, depending on your needs. Added to this flexibility is speed, which in the VPS debate is about helping your website run faster and smoother. If your website loads slowly, it could result in fewer visitors. A better-performing cloud server allows for an easier-to-use website, leading to happier (and less frustrated) customers.

However, speed without security means little. VPS hosting is secure by nature (mostly), although cloud virtual private servers tend to offer better protection. Different providers will offer varying degrees of security, so choose yours wisely. Why, cause there’s your business name at risk alongside monetary losses to be wary of should something go awry.

Other essential benefits

Data backup is equally essential. How often do backups occur? Do they automate? How long do you need the data stored for? How easy can you restore it? These pertinent questions, which help protect your digital interests should disaster strike, lead us to the next factor.

Customer support could well be the determining factor when it comes to choosing your cloud server (VPS) host. Waiting for a reply is bad enough. Waiting for a response on something as vital as your VPS means you need someone always available. Just like your server. This is why you should opt for Nebry! 24/7 first-class support is available across various communication channels, should you ever need it.

Also on the critical factor list is the server location. Why? Because even a virtual private server needs to be located somewhere. Most of your online traffic determines this typically.

Are you managing just fine?

Your next choice is whether you need a managed or unmanaged VPS plan. The latter offers you more control and saves you money. However, that means that security protocols, operating system patches and updates, and overall reliability are all at risk unless you’ve got a specialized team handling that part of the operation.

Alternatively, a managed system allows you and your team to focus on your core business functions while security concerns, backups, compliance, and the like are all catered for. With highly skilled experts handling matters for you, the cost is worth the peace of mind managed plans offer you.

The budget versus benefits balance is a fine line to tread. However, Nebry’s cloud server (VPS) pricing model allows users to pick a service that won’t break the bank but sacrifices as little quality as possible. The one-year free option is a mere taster of what’s available with the basic performance server. While the dedicated and compliance servers come with more benefits, there are certain base standards in terms of security, storage, and operating system flexibility.

Set the right values

Now that it’s been established just how important a cloud server or VPS can be for your company, it’s also worth mentioning some of the added values you should consider when choosing your service partner. Regarding security, ask your provider about firewall setup, SSL certification, intrusion alert systems, back-ups, snapshots, and what else can be put in place to ensure you’re getting the proper security for your investment.

There’s also the value of practicality to consider. Having a secure system in place is good. But, if the user interface is hard to use, it defeats the purpose. Therefore, having an intuitive system with a simple-to-use control panel means you and your team can use the VPS to its full potential. By extension, you’re maximizing your IT investment and offering a better overall product to your customers.

In conclusion

There’s plenty to consider when deciding the type of cloud server or VPS, you’re going for. Price is always a critical factor. But also consider security, ease of use, and whether you will self-manage or your provider will manage it.

Learn more about Nebry’s cloud virtual servers here, about how you can take your business to the next level.