Examples of popular VPS configurations

For a better idea of what to expect, take a look at the parameters and indicative prices of the most commonly used module configurations in our cloud.

Modern storage HPE Primera

Performance Improvement

The new Primera storage is designed for high-performance applications. Primera incorporates multiple ASICs for functions such as RAID parity calculations, which help reduce IO request latencies.

Redundancy and Reliability

The design of the array includes multiple layers of redundancy. It features dual controllers, redundant network ports, power supplies, ECC, and more.

Flexibility and Scalability

Primera allows better adaptation to customer storage requirements without any interruptions.

Data protection and security

Primera complies with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 standards. The new array provides data-at-rest (DAR) protection through self-encrypting drives (SED). Primera supports full-disk encryption (FDE) using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-256 industry standard.

Active support

The new array provides active software and hardware support, which is particularly crucial for OpenStack cloud environments.

Energy Efficiency

HPE Primera is designed with a focus on energy efficiency, helping clients reduce their carbon footprint.

Smart Storage 

Smart Storage from VNET is a modern cloud storage solution that offers businesses a flexible and secure way to manage and share data. With its open architecture and wide range of features, it allows for easy customization to meet the specific needs of your company. Whether you need to store large volumes of data, share files with colleagues, or access documents remotely, Smart Storage provides a reliable platform with an intuitive user interface. You can also count on the highest level of security and encryption to protect sensitive information from cyber threats.

A key advantage of Smart Storage is that all your data will be stored exclusively in Slovakia, within VNET's modern data centers. This localized solution not only ensures fast access to your data but also gives you complete control over where your information is located. Your data will not be subject to foreign jurisdictions, giving you the assurance that you comply with both Slovak and European data protection legislative standards.

7 practical examples of why it’s worth using cloud services instead of own infrastructure:

1. Reduction of IT Infrastructure Costs

   A company operating its own servers must continuously invest in hardware, cooling, energy, and regular maintenance. By transitioning to cloud services, these costs decrease significantly. You only pay for the capacity you currently need, without large upfront investments in hardware and expensive service interventions.

2. Scalability Flexibility

   Imagine an e-commerce site experiencing a surge in traffic during the holiday season. With its own infrastructure, it would need to purchase high-performance hardware that would remain unused off-season. Cloud services allow it to flexibly adjust capacity as needed—boosting computing power during peak times and scaling it back down after the holidays.

3. Faster Deployment of New Applications

   A startup developing mobile applications needs to quickly test and deploy new versions. Own infrastructure would require time-consuming installation and configuration of servers. In the cloud, it can launch a new environment in just a few minutes, speeding up development and product time-to-market.

4. Data Security and Backup

   A financial company processing sensitive client data faces the risk of cyberattacks. Maintaining its own security solution is costly and requires constant monitoring. Cloud services offer advanced encryption, DDoS attack protection, and automated backups, reducing the risk of data loss and enhancing security.

5. Mobility and Remote Work

   When a team is spread across various countries, all members need access to the same tools and data. The cloud allows employees to access corporate systems and files from anywhere with an internet connection. This significantly increases productivity and collaboration regardless of employees’ physical locations.

6. Disaster Recovery

   A company faced an outage of its own data center due to a natural disaster. With physical infrastructure, recovery could take several days to weeks. In the cloud, the recovery process is much faster—backups and data are stored in secure data centers, allowing for quick restoration in case of a failure and minimizing downtime.

7. Lower Risk of Technology Obsolescence

   IT technologies evolve rapidly. A company investing in its own hardware risks its devices becoming obsolete and requiring costly upgrades. Cloud services eliminate this problem, as the cloud provider regularly modernizes infrastructure, ensuring clients benefit from the latest technologies without further investments.

Each of these examples illustrates how cloud services offer flexibility, savings, and security that are often difficult to achieve with own infrastructure. For companies, this means the opportunity to focus on growth and innovation while technical solutions are left to cloud professionals.