This guide details Infomaniak's Managed Cloud Server offering and Infomaniak's VPS offering, which are intended for different uses.

Introduction

• Infomaniak offers two advanced hosting solutions:
  1. the Managed Cloud Server, which allows you to create multiple hosting accounts (FTP/SSH spaces) on which you can add your websites (Apache vhosts),
  2. and the VPS (Virtual Private Server), which offers complete administrative freedom and meets different needs.

Managed Cloud Server

The Cloud Server allows you to overcome the limitations of shared hosting. You can create and distribute your websites as you wish, define the root directory for each site, and adjust parameters such as memory_limit and max_execution_time.

Integrated tools are provided: cron jobs, Site Creator, simplified WordPress installation, and access and error logs. It is also possible to add specific Apache modules or install a caching system.

The software environment is managed by Infomaniak (FastCGI, PHP-FPM). You do not have complete freedom to configure the server (no arbitrary software installation), but some specific programs can be installed.

VPS (unmanaged)

The VPS gives you complete control over the server, but you are responsible for its management. Infomaniak manages the hardware and installs the version of Linux or Windows that you selected when placing your order. Infomaniak does not perform any software-related operations: you administer the system, install, and configure the software.

You can restart the server via the Infomaniak Manager. A snapshot system is available (except for the VPS Lite offer).

Video content and alternatives

If your project mainly involves a large volume of videos, it is often preferable to separate video streaming from the main hosting. Combined with shared hosting, the Infomaniak VOD/AOD service allows you to efficiently store and stream videos, handle traffic spikes, and obtain detailed viewing statistics.

Migration between Cloud Server and VPS

There is no automated migration solution between a managed Cloud Server and a VPS.To switch from one plan to another, you must cancel the product you no longer use and order the new plan. Infomaniak will refund any new server upon request if the cancellation occurs within 30 days of the order.