When you buy a web hosting service, the performance of your website depends upon the hosting server and the hosting provider. There are various hosting services available, like Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Server Hosting, etc.

Once you have chosen the hosting platform, you also need to decide if you want to opt for managed or unmanaged services. In managed services, the hosting provider takes care of all the site management tasks on your behalf for a nominal fee.

In recent years, managed Cloud Hosting has evolved as a preferred hosting service among site owners. However, not all plans are the same, and choosing the right Cloud Hosting plan would require making the right inquiries.

Today, we will share five questions that you can ask managed Cloud Hosting providers before buying their services.

What is Cloud Hosting?

In Cloud Web Hosting, the provider offers web hosting services on a shared server with the site data stored across multiple servers. This allows the host to offer instant resource scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency to site owners.

Managed Cloud Hosting is where the critical technical aspects of hosting like server maintenance, server upkeep, backups, updates, etc. are taken care of by the web hosting provider. The following video explains Managed Cloud Hosting in more detail:

Here are five questions that you need to ask the provider before buying a managed Cloud Hosting service.

Q1. What are the security measures provided by you?

Site security is probably the biggest concern of most site owners. Hence, before buying a plan, it is important to find out if the provider is offering the best measures to keep the server and your site safe. Talk to the support team and understand the security protocols followed by the host. What tools are used? How frequently are the servers scanned for threats? Are there any vulnerability scans to identify potential weaknesses in the infrastructure? Also, ask about the security measures of the host’s data center(s).

Q2.  How quickly can you scale up the resources?

One of the best features of Cloud Hosting is resource scalability. In today’s times, with social media platforms and search engines having the capability to drive thousands of users to your site in no time, traffic spikes are a common occurrence. Hence, as a site owner, being prepared to manage such spikes is necessary. With resource scalability, you can increase resources like storage space, bandwidth, processing power, etc., from your control panel. Some providers offer instant resource scalability, while others might take a few hours or even a day. Hence, ensure that you check with the provider about the turnaround time for fulfilling such requests.

Q3. Who will have access to my data?

With managed services, a technical team assigned by the host takes care of all site management tasks. Hence, they have access to the server and your site’s resources. While this is needed to allow them to do their work, as a site owner, you must ensure that the provider has control over who can access your data. Also, if possible, you should be able to set access permissions with the hosting provider.

Q4. Where is the data center?

In Cloud Website Hosting, the site’s data is mirrored across multiple servers. Hence, you might not have to visit the data center frequently. However, it is important to ensure that you know its location and assess if it is prone to any vulnerabilities.

Q5. What kind of support do you provide?

With Managed Cloud Hosting, your hosting provider will offer the maximum support possible. However, this can differ between hosts. Hence, it is important to assess the level of support offered by each provider before finalizing.

Summing Up

While managed Cloud Hosting offers a power-packed environment for your site, it is important to choose the hosting provider carefully. Assess your requirements, research the market, and compare features before migrating to a Managed Cloud Hosting service. Good Luck!