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Leaseweb Public Cloud is built upon a foundation of scalability, reliability, global reach, and data sovereignty, with a commitment to delivering optimal price/performance ratio. Our Leaseweb Public Cloud Instances, offer a versatile array of options tailored to various workloads, including General Purpose, Compute Optimized, and Memory Optimized configurations. With Leaseweb Public Cloud, you can count on robust performance, advanced automation and great network features to meet your cloud computing needs.
Key Features
- Scale up or down with auto-scaling
- Advanced API Automation
- Data Sovereignty
- No Upfront Investment
- Enhanced performance and availability with load-balancer
Compare Detailed Features
| Features | Leaseweb Public Cloud | VMware vCloud | VMware vSphere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure tenancy | Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant | Single-Tenant within Dedicated Rack |
| Hypervisor technology | KVM | VMWare ESXi | VMWare ESXi |
| Managing interface | Customer Portal | Cloud Director | vCenter |
| Hardware | Leading-brand infrastructure: HP, Dell, NetApp, Arista, Juniper | Leading-brand infrastructure: HP, Dell, NetApp, Arista, Juniper | Leading-brand infrastructure: HP, Dell, NetApp, Arista, Juniper |
| Computing resource pools | Shared | Shared | Dedicated |
| Storage options | SSD, NVMe | SATA, SSD | SATA, SSD |
| vCore: memory ratio | 1:2 or 1:4 or 1:8 | Up to 1:16 | Customizable |
| API | Advanced API automations – EC2 compatible | VMware Cloud Director API’s | VMware vSphere API’s |
| Snapshot management | Free of Charge | Free of Charge | Free of Charge |
| Role based Access Control | Not available | Available | Available |
| Private network | Free of Charge | Free of Charge | Free of Charge |
| Hybrid network | Free of charge within a data center | Free of charge within a data center | Free of charge within a data center |
| Monitoring | Self-managed | Included in vCloud Director portal. | Included in vCenter |
| Load Balancing | Based on usage | (via NSX Edge-Gateway) | Dedicated physical / software appliances |
| Network billing models | Traffic based | Traffic based, 95th bandwith bursting | Traffic based, 95th bandwith bursting, unmetered |
| VPN built-in | Self-managed | VPN (via NSX Edge-Gateway) | Customizable |
| ISO and template management | Leaseweb shared catalog | Leaseweb shared catalog / Private catalog | Private catalog |
| DDoS protection | Free of charge | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Microsoft licensing (SPLA) | Available | Available | Available |
| Backup as a Service | Acronis | Veeam | Veeam |
| Disaster Recovery as a Service | Self-managed | Zerto | Zerto |
| Data centers | Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Washington, San Francisco, Singapore, Montreal | Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Washington | Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Washington, San Francisco, Singapore |
| Certifications | ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC1, HIPAA, and NEN 7510 | VMware by Broadcom Premier Partner; ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC1, HIPAA, and NEN 7510 | VMware by Broadcom Premier Partner; ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC1, HIPAA, and NEN 7510 |
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5 Business Benefits of the Cloud
Security
Cloud can help companies with security by providing secure, off-site storage for data and applications. This can reduce the risk of data loss or theft and other physical threats. Additionally, cloud providers typically have teams of security experts who can monitor and protect the network and infrastructure, which can be more cost-effective and efficient than building and maintaining an in-house security team. Moreover, Cloud Providers offer various security measures like encryption, firewalls, multi-factor authentication and many more to provide robust security to the companies who use their services.
Disaster recovery
Cloud can help companies with disaster recovery by providing off-site storage for data and applications, which can be quickly and easily accessed in the event of a disaster. This can help companies minimize the impact of a disaster on their operations, as they can quickly restore their systems and data from the cloud. Additionally, cloud providers typically offer disaster recovery services, such as automated backups and failover capabilities, which can help ensure that data and applications are protected and can be quickly restored in the event of a disaster.
Avoid long term investments and uncertainty
Cloud enables companies to avoid long-term investments and uncertainty by providing pay-as-you-go and on-demand access to computing resources and services. This eliminates the need for large upfront costs and long-term commitments associated with traditional IT infrastructure.
Flexibility to grow when needed
Cloud can help companies to grow as needed. With cloud, companies can easily modify their virtual infrastructure on-the-fly, scaling up and down virtual machines as needed. This allows them to easily adjust to changes in workload and demand, without the need for expensive and time-consuming hardware upgrades. Additionally, companies can scale horizontally by adding or removing virtual machines to cope with the workload of a given application. This allows them to easily expand or contract their infrastructure as needed, without the need for long-term commitments or large upfront investments. This level of flexibility and scalability helps companies to be more agile and responsive to market changes, reducing uncertainty and allowing them to focus on their core business.
Less IT responsibilities for you
Cloud allows for automation of IT tasks through the use of cloud services and tools. These services can handle tasks such as ordering, deployment, software and infrastructure management, freeing up IT staff from manual and repetitive tasks. This results in less IT responsibilities as the cloud provider takes care of the underlying technology, allowing IT staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.
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Why choose Leaseweb
Transparent Pricing
Don’t lose control over operational expenses with hidden or uncontrollable billing items. Leaseweb Cloud solutions have transparent billing and predictable pricing models with no surprises at the end of the month.
First-Class Cloud Architecture
Our cloud solutions provide reliability and continuity to your business operations while reducing the risk of latency, outages, and downtime. Leaseweb architecture facilitates excellent performance for every business application, including hardware and software redundancy at all levels.
Uncompromising Performance
Our servers are ready to crunch your numbers. Leaseweb Cloud solutions run on enterprise-class hardware from leading manufacturers - including Dell and HP - with the latest Intel Xeon processors.
Service Level Agreements
Leaseweb Cloud solutions include comprehensive service level agreements by contract. Our experts are available 24/7 around the world to empower you to unleash the very most in cloud performance.
Hybrid Solutions
Connect dedicated servers to your cloud through our private networking feature. Increase your connectivity internally without being connected to external networks, including the Internet. This unique hybrid setup is both cost-effective and secure.
Expert Advice
Our experienced team guides you through every step of the journey, from the advice of our presales team to the support and operation from our engineers. We provide expertise in multiple cloud projects to help build the most balanced design for your private cloud.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud (hosting)?
Cloud hosting is a type of web hosting that uses a network of remote servers, hosted on the internet, to store, manage, and process data. It allows users to access and manage their data, websites, and applications remotely via the internet. Users pay for the resources they use, such as storage, computing power, and memory, and can scale up or down as their requirements change. This eliminates the need for expensive hardware and software, and it also provides increased reliability and uptime as resources are spread across multiple servers. Cloud hosting can be delivered via different models like Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud hosting, each providing a different level of control, security and cost.
Is Cloud (hosting) GDPR proof/compliant?
Cloud hosting providers can be GDPR compliant, but it ultimately depends on the specific services and features offered by the provider and how the customer utilizes them. To be GDPR compliant, cloud hosting providers must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, and customers must also use the services in a manner that is consistent with the GDPR. It is important to choose a cloud provider that is GDPR compliant and can demonstrate compliance. Leaseweb is a member of Gaia X, a European initiative for establishing a secure and transparent digital ecosystem based on European values and principles.
What are the benefits of Cloud compared to physical servers?
Cloud offers several benefits compared to using physical servers, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, reliability and security. Cloud services can be easily scaled up or down based on the changing needs of a business, which can save a significant amount of money in the long run. Cloud services can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, allowing for greater flexibility and remote collaboration. Cloud providers typically have multiple servers and data centers, which allows for greater uptime and disaster recovery, and they often have teams of experts dedicated to maintaining the security of their services, providing an added layer of protection for your data.
What is the difference between Leaseweb public Cloud and Leaseweb VMware Cloud?
Leaseweb public cloud consists of our VPS offering which is delivered on our high-availability, high-performance CloudStack-based KVM platform. The platform is built on open source KVM hypervisors while Leaseweb VMware Cloud consists of our high-performant single-tenant and multi-tenant private cloud offerings delivered based on VMware technology.
What is the difference between a multi-tenant and single-tenant deployment?
In a single-tenant deployment, each user has dedicated resources exclusive to them, providing enhanced security and customization options, but it can be more expensive. In a multi-tenant deployment, multiple users sit on the same underlying hardware and are allocated portions of the resources on that hardware, offering cost-effectiveness but potentially lower security and customization.
Is Cloud performant?
Cloud can be highly performant, depending on the specific service and configuration used. Cloud providers typically have large, powerful servers and data centers with high-speed networking. They also offer a variety of services, such as managed databases, caching services and content delivery networks that can improve performance. Also, Cloud providers often use virtualization technology which allows for efficient use of resources and faster performance.
What should I be aware of when choosing a Cloud provider?
When choosing a cloud provider, consider factors such as security, scalability, support, pricing, location, performance, and customization. Ensure strong security, compliance with regulations, and scalability. Compare pricing, location, and performance of data centers. Consider hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities and review the provider's service level agreement. Evaluate customization options for specific needs. Choosing the right cloud provider is critical to the success of your business. Ensure that you evaluate each provider based on the above factors and select the one that aligns with your business needs and objectives.
Why should I choose Leaseweb as my Cloud provider?
Leaseweb is a global Cloud provider that offers Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud solutions. Leaseweb has data centers worldwide and offer customizable cloud options. Our infrastructure is built for high performance and availability, with strong security measures and 24/7 support. Leaseweb complies with industry regulations and offers cost-effective pricing. Leaseweb cloud solutions comply with the relevant regulations and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
What kind of Cloud products does Leaseweb offer?
Leaseweb offers a range of cloud-based products. Virtual Private Servers (VPS) is an entry-level cloud most suitable for small companies. VMware vCloud is for the highest compute demand applications. VMware vSphere is most beneficial for dedicated virtual data centers built on top of dedicated hypervisors. Cloud Storage offers scalable, performance and cost optimized storage solutions supporting your cloud workloads. Hybrid Cloud consists of optimally combined core components matched to your needs. customization options for specific needs.
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