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Self-managed or Managed Hosting?

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Differences are between Self-managed Hosting and Managed Hosting

Before you make any decisions about what type of hosting you will choose for your applications or projects it is important to know what the differences are between Self-managed Hosting and Managed Hosting.

This could prevent you from spending money on hosting that doesn’t really fit your needs. Below we have explained the differences and what would suit you depending on your needs. 

Self-managed hosting

As the name already implies a Self-managed VPS server or a Self-managed Dedicated Server is managed by the customer itself. It requires more technical knowledge in terms of dealing with critical issues or installations on your server. Usually, developers or system administrators would prefer this type of hosting because it gives them flexibility and control of their server. With this type of hosting the server will only be delivered with OS installation, so all other installations, such as software, control panel, or updates need to performed by the customer itself. 

What are the benefits of Self-managed hosting?

A Self-managed VPS or Dedicated Server provides more flexibility. You can install or run your own software, operating system, or applications which gives you a lot of freedom and control. Furthermore, you can perform updates whenever you want. If you have a wide technical knowledge of hosting it could also be cheaper since you only order a plain server with OS installation. 

But what if you do need technical support and help with critical issues such as server failures or software installations? 

Managed hosting

Custom OS installations, Control Panel or SSL configurations can take a lot of time especially if you are not sure how you should install things. There are customers who simply do not have the time to manage the server or who do not have enough technical knowledge. This is where you should consider a Managed VPS or a Managed Dedicated Server. The greatest difference between managed hosting and unmanaged hosting is the level of support that you receive from your hosting provider. At Snel.com you can choose from 3 levels of support all include guaranteed response times and a great level of support by a team with more than 20 years of experience. Our managed hosting plans are an excellent solution for customers who only want to focus on their own business without worrying about their server management. We will completely install the server for you including, OS, backup, control panel, and we monitor the server against irregularities.

What are the benefits of Managed Hosting?

The setup of your Managed VPS or Managed dedicated server is effortless. Everything is completely installed for you so it is time-saving. It gives you the chance to only focus on your own work. It minimizes risks because everything is monitored and managed by a team with more than 20 years of experience. 

What should you choose?

If you do have enough technical knowledge and you feel comfortable enough to maintain and update your applications, then you should choose for self-managed hosting. If you have any doubts about your knowledge or if you simply do not have the time to manage your server then you should stick with managed hosting.

Snel.com is now ISO 27001 certified

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We are proud to announce that we are now ISO 27001 certified

We are proud to announce that we are now ISO 27001 certified. Security, availability, and quality have always been of great importance to our company.
At Snel.com, we are continuously striving to improve our products, services, and infrastructure to meet our customer’s expectations and increase their experience. The ISO 27001 certification is proof that we meet the highest international (data) security standards set by the certification, and we are proud of this accomplishment.

With this ISO 27001 certification, we can guarantee that we are committed to the continuous improvement of our information processes, security measures, and IT systems. All taken security measures and policies will be periodically tested to make sure that they always meet the highest security standards.

What is ISO 27001?

ISO stands for The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ISO 27001 requires companies to have safe information systems where they need to document sensitive information regarding data security, company information, and IT systems. Companies should have clear processes on how they are protecting personal and company data against vulnerabilities.

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Why is it important to be ISO 27001 certified?

This is important because it helps us convince our customers that we do not only deliver excellent service and security but that we also are looking for continuous improvement. Snel.com's high-quality security management systems include the following:

  • Highly protected systems, including our entire infrastructure, customer, and company data on our Managed Dedicated Servers and Managed Cloud VPSs. 
  • Minimizing system vulnerabilities.
  • Operational excellence in terms of IT and information processes. 
  • Security policies for our employees.
  • Periodically tested security measures.

 

With this ISO 27001 certification, we are happy to show our customers that we are striving tirelessly to protect and secure their data and that we only offer the best services that meet high standards in terms of security and availability.

Visit our ISO page to view our 27001 certificate

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