Hybrid Cloud and VPS Hosting: Top Best Practices for Speed, Performance & Security

Unsure whether a hybrid cloud or VPS solution would work better for your needs? I totally get it! I required high speeds, maximum security, and full control over my system, while spending as little money as possible. I discovered that combining Hybrid Cloud and VPS provided me with just what I needed, and so far it has been very successful for me!

Why Combining Hybrid Cloud and VPS Works for Me​

With this setup I can utilize both the Hybrid Cloud and a VPS server. The Hybrid Cloud allows me to have access to additional computing power from the cloud (when needed). On the other hand, I am using my VPS for handling sensitive information and having total control over my data. By separating the workloads between these two types of servers I am able to optimize each server's resource allocation, thus improving performance overall.

What I Like About Using Hybrid Cloud and VPS:

• Higher performance through dedicated VPS resources
• Lower cost due to ability to scale up on demand
• Improved security of sensitive data

How to Achieve Improved Speed Performance​

Speed is everything! I always ensure to host my VPS server in the closest geographical location to the Cloud Data Centre. Have you had a bad experience with an application being extremely slow due to it being hosted so far from the server?

Things I always perform:

• Utilize Load Balancers to manage traffic
• Cache to the VPS
• Monitor CPU/RAM Daily

These 3 actions allow for easy maintenance of application performance

Optimizing Security

Security is paramount, so I ensure that my VPS is protected before using the hybrid cloud as an overflow.

Why Risk Compromising Data?​

Basic considerations for securing my VPS:

• Firewall and private network(s) enabled
• Use of encrypted connections
• Least-Privilege access control

A small error can cause a large impact, period.

Selecting the Correct Configuration

This is an effective method for scaling safely and quickly, especially if you have ever attempted to grow an application without a plan!