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10 Features to Look for in a Cloud Server

Topic: SoftwarePublished February 3, 2012
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If you are looking for a cloud server provider, odds are you already understand the benefits of such a setup, with scalability and cost efficiency being at the top of the list. Don’t go with any old cheap cloud server, though; research your options using this “10 Features to Look for in a Cloud Server” list: 1. Automatic and Instant Setup – Expect any cloud server provider you seriously consider to have your account automatically set up minutes after you place the order. 2. Migration Assistance Included – The monthly fee you pay must include any assistance you require in moving your data. 3. Customization – Paying for resources you don’t use wastes money. Expect a base configuration with fully customizable features available to suit your cloud needs. 4. Automatic and Instant Scalability – Certain cloud server providers, including leading provider Togglebox, allow you to configure limits for your servers at which their systems will automatically scale resources. You also can choose to maintain this control over this yourself with Togglebox. rn5. High Availability – When hardware fails, you want your cloud server provider to automatically restart your server to start up on a spare hardware node. 6. Unlimited DSN Hosting – Expect any cloud provider you seriously consider to host as many domains as you require on its redundant DNS servers. 7. 24/7 Administrative Support – Your online business stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you should expect the same from the support department from your cloud server provider. Look for an online support department that offers the ability to open a ticket yourself and to start a live chat for further assistance. Certain cloud server providers, including Togglebox, offer full support through an online help desk. 8. Low Price – While going with any old cheap cloud server provider is not recommended, that doesn’t mean you can’t find low pricing with high quality. The following monthly pricing structure, from Togglebox, provides both savings and stability: RAM at $0.01 per 1MB, storage at $0.15 per 1GB, backup at $0.08 per 1GB, CPU cores at $5 per core, CPU shares at $2.50 per 10 percent, IP address at $1 per and outbound data transfer at $0.10 per 1 GB. Expect not to be charged for inbound data transfer. Such a cheap cloud server setup proves beneficial for any business. Also when shopping for a cheap cloud server, check out the online information about the provider’s physical data center. The willingness of a provider to share any and all specs about its setup proves a sure sign of a high-quality provider. Togglebox, in particular, offers online demos and tours of its virtual setups.

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Mark Matthews writes about technology issues for multiple IT publications and offers private consultation. He recently helped a large company shop for cloud server providers, and he found that Togglebox offered a cheap cloud server solution with high quality and outstanding support. He now recommends the company often to private clients.

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