The UPS and the diesel generator are 2 instruments for keeping a server functioning in case there are problems with the primary power supply - an outage or shaky current which cannot keep the server working correctly, for instance. UPS is an abbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply, even though it is frequently referred to as Uninterruptible Power Source also. The UPS is, in essence, a powerful battery that's attached to the hosting server and to the electric power network consistently, so in the case of any blackout, it is already working, that permits the web server to keep on operating without losing any info. The diesel generator is an engine that will power up the whole data center. It needs some time to start working and it is the UPS that gives it that time. These 2 power solutions are fundamental for any facility or hosting company that wants to prevent information loss and hardware damage caused by an unexpected electrical power problem.

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Cloud Hosting

We offer Linux cloud hosting in three of the biggest data centers throughout the world. They're based in the United States, in the UK and in Australia. Due to the fact that data security and hosting server uptime are our priorities, all 3 facilities have a few backup systems against electric power outages. A number of diesel generators can keep the hosting servers working for hours or even for several days and each machine which is part of our cutting-edge cloud platform includes its own enterprise-class UPS to keep it functional until the generators begin working. This setup is among the reasons why we can guarantee a 99.9% web server and network uptime, so if you host your websites inside a shared account with us, you shall benefit from a fast and remarkable service without worrying about any disruptions due to power outages.