Drupal is one of the most reliable CMS (content management systems). It underlies many websites. This CMS has virtually unlimited capabilities. It's used to create sites of varying complexity, and CMS is often used as a framework for web applications. Based on this, this CMS is demanding on hosting.

Types of hosting

In the hosting services market, the following types are most popular:

1. Virtual server. This is the most popular type of hosting available to users without administration skills. The provider places several projects on one physical server. This hosting type's disadvantage is that all web projects share one machine's resources. However, many users are attracted by virtual hosting's low cost.
2. Dedicated server. In this case, the client gets a separate physical machine. The user performs server configuration and administration. The hosting provider bears responsibility for hardware integrity and uninterrupted operation.
3. Virtual dedicated server. When choosing this hosting type, a separate virtual machine is created for each site. Thus, several projects can be located on one server, working in isolation from each other, i.e., having their own computing power. The user can handle administration or delegate this to company employees.
4. Collocation. By purchasing this service, the user places their own physical server on the territory of a specific hosting provider's data center. As in the previous case, the client or company employee can administer the project.
5. Virtual hosting. A new market service that has proven itself well. The operating principle overlaps with virtual dedicated server, except in virtual hosting, users can adjust their resources at any time.

How to choose Drupal hosting

It should be noted immediately that Drupal hosting shouldn't be cheap. In this case, there's high probability of operation failures, numerous errors due to heavy load that this platform creates on PHP. Most major hosting providers claim Drupal support and offer automatic installation. This criterion can evaluate whether the hosting provider really works with Drupal.

Overall, website hosting developed using Drupal should meet the following characteristics:

• database support;
• backup;
• having their own data center;
• positive reviews about hosting provider;
• fast and quality technical support;
• DDoS attack protection.

Ukr.Host company will provide reliable Drupal hosting that will satisfy all requirements of a website developed using this CMS. By choosing Ukr.Host, prompt technical support and complete data safety are guaranteed.