OpenCart is a CMS (content management system) designed for a narrow range of tasks, namely creating online stores and various catalogs. This CMS is not recommended for creating business cards, forums and other website varieties. Essentially OpenCart is a practically ready online store. For it to start functioning, it needs to be placed on hosting.
Hosting varieties
Today 5 main hosting types are distinguished. They all differ by type of provided resources. List of most popular hosting types:
- Virtual. In virtual hosting, several projects are placed on one physical machine. This means all sites use the same resources. Often this interferes with full project operation. However, this hosting type is very popular due to cheap tariffs.
- Dedicated server. User gets complete disposal of a separate physical machine. They have the right to configure server at their discretion and independently administer the project. Hosting provider remains responsible for uninterrupted server operation.
- Virtual dedicated server. Also very popular hosting type among users, as separate virtual machines are created for each project on one server. This allows each site to work using resources specifically allocated for it, not affecting so-called neighbor's operation.
- Collocation. Choosing this service, hosting provider provides space in their data center for placing client's server. Company ensures connection and uninterrupted machine operation. Client retains configuration and administration rights.
- Cloud. Functionally, this hosting service type is very similar to virtual dedicated server. Cloud hosting advantage is that user can change needed computing power at any time.
Choosing OpenCart hosting
It's not recommended to place a site created using OpenCart on free or cheap hosting. Often cheap tariffs hide poor quality equipment, lack of technical support, etc. For online store to work properly 24/7, you need to choose a proven hosting provider with CMS support.
Requirements list for OpenCart hosting:
- PHP programming language support;
- database, DBMS availability;
- prompt technical support;
- data backup;
- DDoS attack protection;
- positive company reviews;
- data center availability.
Quality, reliable website hosting will be provided by Ukrainian company Ukr.Host. Specialists will help choose hosting service type and select most suitable tariff. Hosting from Ukr.Host company has all above requirements, guaranteeing fast site operation and high stability level.