Cloud Hosting refers to a model for providing software infrastructure and applications via the Internet, based on external, scalable servers.
Definition
In the context of the Cloud Hosting the entire digital infrastructure - from computing resources to storage and network components - is provided and managed by a third-party provider on its external, scalable servers. This enables companies to procure IT resources as a service on an as-needed basis without having to operate or maintain physical hardware themselves. Prominent examples of such providers are AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
Features
Key features of cloud hosting
- Scalability: Resources such as CPU, RAM or storage space can be used for Cloud Hosting dynamically adapted to the current needs, both upwards and downwards.
- Flexibility Access to the hosted applications and data is possible from any location and at any time via the Internet.
- Cost model: Cloud Hosting typically operates on a pay-as-you-go model, where only the actually used resources are billed.
- Reliability: Providers guarantee high availability through redundant systems and professional infrastructure maintenance.
Provider examples
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Meaning
Cloud Hosting is of central importance for modern companies as it enables the efficient, flexible and cost-effective provision of IT resources. It promotes innovation, reduces the administrative burden on the IT infrastructure and allows organizations to focus more on their core competencies.