7 Cool Ways to Use Cloud Servers

Working in a cloud data center is not only reliable and secure, but also fun. Create your own blog, online store, or email server right in the cloud, and they will be up and running in no time.

In this article, we will talk in more detail about the most common ways to use virtual servers in the cloud.

Unlike regular website hosting, cloud resources can be changed quickly: increase the number of processor cores, RAM, and disk space in a few minutes.

Cloud configurations are flexible - when configured correctly, you only pay for the resources you use. You have full control over your server settings and don't have to worry about hardware maintenance and upgrades.

The resources of the virtual server will be directed only to your project, it will work faster and more efficiently than on regular hosting.

So, let's talk about what projects you can use the cloud for.

1. Web server.If regular hosting can't handle the load of your site, a good alternative would be virtual servers in the cloud - they can withstand huge loads and can scale. Our cloud already supports projects with high loads. For example,«RBC-Ukraine", website of the TV channel "Channel 5»,Hromadske.TV.
2. Backup.A technical error, fire, or employee inattention can jeopardize the security of your information. Use virtual servers to back up your data to avoid losing it.
3. DatabaseA virtual server can become a secure data storage system for applications or websites. To do this, you can connect a remote database MySQL, PostgresQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, and others to your resources — you won't have to worry about their speed and data storage reliability!
4. Application server.Your virtual server can support applications for performing certain tasks with high loads. It will work stably, quickly and reliably. Place 1C in the cloud and you will have 24/7 access to it from any device.
5. Online store.Order a cloud, create a virtual server in it withinstalled OneBox platformand start managing your own online store.
6. Email server.You can create a secure email server right in the cloud and configure it to suit your business or project needs. Your system administrator will be able to manage restrictions on storing, downloading, and sending your company's files. With such a server, you can manage all your messages and control the sending and receiving of emails. You can restrict access to your corporate email — for example, set up access only from the office.
7. VPN network.Create your "virtual office" in the cloud and configure the server to be accessed only from a specific subnet or with an individual login and password.

The list doesn't end there ;) If you have other ideas on how to use a virtual server in the cloud, share them in the comments to this article. Our team will answer your questions about the cloud and creating servers.support service.