This guide details the Managed Cloud Server offer from Infomaniak and the VPS offer from Infomaniak, which are intended for different uses.

Preamble

• Infomaniak offers two advanced hosting solutions:
  1. the Managed Cloud Server, which allows you to create multiple hosts (FTP/SSH spaces) on which you add your sites (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 go beyond the limits of shared hosting. You can create and distribute your sites as you wish, define the root directory of each site, and adjust parameters such as memory_limit and max_execution_time.

Integrated tools are provided: cronjobs, Site Creator, simplified installation of WordPress, access and error logs (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 certain specific programs can be installed.

VPS (unmanaged)

The VPS gives you full control over the server, but it is your responsibility. Infomaniak manages the hardware and installs the version of Linux or Windows chosen at the time of ordering. No software intervention is performed by Infomaniak: you administer the system, install, and configure the software.

You can restart the server via the Infomaniak Manager. A snapshot system is available (excluding 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. Associated with shared hosting, the Infomaniak VOD/AOD space allows you to efficiently store and stream videos, support traffic spikes, and obtain detailed viewing statistics.

Migration between Cloud Server and VPS

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