Cloud Hosting is a type of web hosting where your website or application is hosted on a virtual server that pulls its resources from a network of physical servers (the cloud). This distributed architecture ensures high availability, scalability, and performance. Unlike traditional hosting tied to a single server, cloud hosting offers better fault tolerance and uptime by spreading the load across multiple machines.
In Shared Hosting, multiple websites reside on a single physical server and share its resources. Cloud Hosting, on the other hand, utilizes a network of interconnected servers, providing better uptime, faster load times, and greater reliability. It’s also more scalable — resources like RAM, CPU, and storage can be increased instantly as your site grows, without requiring a server migration.
Cloud Hosting offers multiple benefits:
- High Availability: If one server fails, another takes over instantly.
- Scalability: Easily increase or decrease resources based on traffic.
- Performance: Load is balanced across multiple servers for fast response.
- Security: Enhanced isolation and data redundancy reduce risks.
It’s ideal for growing websites, online stores, or applications that demand stability and speed.