Have you ever thought about how a hosting company is able to have 200 servers running while they have only 50 physical servers? Or how could you spin up a cloud server with Servermania in a minute? Well, the technology behind them is server virtualization technology, simply known as a VM ( Virtual Machine).
Containerization has taken a huge jump forward in the realm of software development and server management. Stemming from FreeBSD’s chroot system, container technology has evolved to widespread adoption thanks to the Docker engine and tools like Kubernetes.
If you want to host an application or spin up a server online, there are two main choices to choose from. The first is to use a virtualized server, which is accomplished using a hypervisor. The other choice is to use a bare metal server, which hosting companies also call a dedicated server.
If you don’t understand hypervisors, you should read our previous article explaining what a hypervisor is. Once reviewed, let’s get into it, as we have a long way to go to understanding the difference between the two types of hypervisors. We have previously defined hypervisor as a piece of software that runs on top of […]
Large public cloud hosting providers like Google Cloud Platform and AWS EC2 have been dominating the hosting space for the past few years. But how do major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform compare in pricing and features to ServerMania Cloud and Dedicated Servers? We hear from clients every day that […]
Percona Server is an enhanced version of MySQL, tailored for demanding database needs. It serves as a vital component in the technology stack for businesses aiming to provide high-performance and reliable data storage and retrieval services, making it a valuable asset for many organizations across various industries. Read more: What is MariaDB vs MySQL? Percona […]
If you’ve ever wondered what the backbone of the virtualization industry is, you may be surprised to know that it’s the hypervisor. The reason for this, is that a hypervisor controls how virtual environments work and function. Have you ever considered how your computer is able to run multiple apps or programs all at once? […]
For your business to excel, your services and products need to stand out. Your business needs to be well organized so that you can deliver your products and services efficiently. In the server world, this is what Kubernetes is all about; organized server cluster management. Similar to users accessing a server, imagine you run a […]
In this article, we will explore the factors that you should keep in mind when choosing a database server and take a look at three types of server – hybrid, cloud, and dedicated — and their suitability for hosting databases of various types and sizes.
Cloud servers are the quickest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to deploy application hosting infrastructure. With the ServerMania Cloud, select your virtual machine name, choose an operating system, and click ‘Deploy’. A few seconds later, the cloud server is running and ready to host your software and hardware tools! The cloud experience is intuitive and […]
