1C-Bitrix is a Russian content management system (CMS). Such systems help fill websites with content without special programming skills. 1C-Bitrix CMS is medium complexity level for users. You can learn to work in the program in just a couple of hours, though better understanding requires PHP knowledge. A website developed using 1C-Bitrix also needs quality hosting.
What types of hosting exist
Users have the right to choose a specific type of hosting that will be most suitable for their 1C-Bitrix website operation. Today there are 5 main types of hosting that differ by type of provided resources:
- Virtual hosting. The most popular type that's maximally simple to use. In this case, the client only needs to place their site. Administration and hosting configuration lies with the provider. Virtual hosting disadvantages include all projects being on one physical server, so they're forced to share machine resources.
- Dedicated server. The case when a user gets a separate physical server. All machine resources are fully available to the web project. The site doesn't compete with other projects. Administration in case of dedicated server also lies with the user.
- Virtual dedicated server. Choosing this hosting type, a virtual machine with fixed system resources will be allocated for your project. One server can host several such virtual machines that function in isolation from each other.
- Colocation. This service involves placing your server in the hosting provider's data center. User performs administration, but this can be assigned to a provider employee.
- Cloud hosting. This hosting type is similar to virtual dedicated. The difference is that users can change hard disk space, RAM volume and other computing power at any time.
How to choose 1C-Bitrix hosting
1C-Bitrix company states that since CMS is developed in PHP, it can work on any UNIX or Windows platform. Bitrix hosting also requires database support. Technical requirements for 1C hosting:
- MySQL 5.0+;
- PHP 5.3+;
- Apache 1.3+.
Any hosting type with CMS support suits the 1C-Bitrix platform. Quality Bitrix hosting should have the following characteristics:
- ability to choose PHP version;
- availability of fast technical support;
- DDoS attack protection;
- data backup;
- positive reviews about the hosting provider.
Ukrainian company Ukr.Host will provide reliable hosting for your website developed on the 1C-Bitrix platform. The hosting service supports various CMS, which positively affects web project speed and fault tolerance.