SQL databases are the backbone of the web. Although MongoDB and other NoSQL databases have become more popular in the last decade, 60 percent of databases on the web are SQL. NoSQL databases are great for unstructured data, and they work well with JSON-based web applications, but SQL-powered relational database management systems remain the best choice […]
Cloud computing has taken the world by storm and represents significant time and cost savings for most businesses. There is little functional difference between a public and private cloud platform. Each empowers users with the capability to launch virtual servers in a data center within minutes, each is inherently scalable, and each can be controlled, […]
At ServerMania, we’re always looking for new solutions to empower our client’s hosting needs. We’re finally excited to announce the launch of a project which has been in development for several years – The ServerMania Cloud. It’s been engineered to give you the tools to rapidly deploy and scale cloud instances with ease, even for […]
It was once common for small and medium businesses to host mission-critical software on on-premises servers rather than in the cloud. They may have operated one or more servers in a server room or small data center. Or they may have leased dedicated servers or colocated owned servers in a managed data center. However, by […]
Cloud servers and dedicated servers both play an important role in the IT infrastructure of most modern businesses. As many organizations are considering the move from more traditional hosting platforms like Dedicated servers, it’s important for you to understand what each server type is in order to choose the right one for your application.
As hosting technology evolves, we are introduced to new categories of cloud infrastructure such as IaaS and PaaS. Each of these structures has advantages and disadvantages depending on your business goals. In this article, we cover all you need to know about Infrastructure As A Service or IaaS so you can determine if it’s the […]
Cloud computing is the use of internet-connected servers to host software and virtual infrastructure accessed and controlled over the web or an API. The phrase “cloud computing” has only been used for a decade or so, but the history of cloud computing stretches back much further. In this article, we provide a brief history of […]
The modern development world seems to require three things which are difficult to achieve at the same time. Development should be fast, code should be high quality, and costs should be kept to a minimum. Software that is developed quickly is rarely the best quality. Testing code to make sure it’s high-quality inflates product timelines […]
Agile is a method of software development that came to prominence in the early years of this century. It is an iterative approach to development that breaks projects into small units that can be completed in short time frames. Agile became so popular that younger developers may not have experienced any other way of building […]
There is virtually nothing more important in server management than ensuring that every server has comprehensive and functional backups available for restoration at all times. Hard drive failure and accidental file deletion occur every day, and Cloud Backup services are one way to keep yourself protected. But which Cloud Backup options are available and how […]
