Choosing a cloud service to store databases is a crucial first step in starting a business.

vServer, along with vStorage and vCDN, are core cloud services in the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) package provided by VNG Cloud for businesses. Registering, creating, deploying, implementing, or adjusting configurations upon requirements on vServer can be easily done with just a few clicks.

Beside server provisioning, vServer offers a wide range of diverse solutions, capable of meeting most of needs for businesses to "migrate to the cloud." The notable solutions of vServer include Virtual Private Cloud (vVPC), Cloud Firewall (vCF), Load Balancing (vLB), and Auto Scaling (vAS).

Private Cloud

Private cloud, also known as on-premises cloud service, is one of the solutions that customers can choose when using vServer. Private cloud allows businesses to take advantage of similar benefits as Public cloud, such as self-service and flexible scalability, while maintaining control and customization over dedicated resources on their on-premises infrastructure.

The operational model of this cloud service is as follows: The provider (VNG Cloud) creates a virtual server and storage pool, as well as APIs that enable the customers to upload data onto them. Users are allocated storage capacity and can start, stop, access, or configure virtual machines (VMs) and memory as needed.

Private cloud enables increased security and privacy as it is protected by firewalls and stored internally, ensuring that the company's data is not exposed to external threats. It is a suitable choice for large enterprises that require a cloud storage environment that is trustworthy, and have the IT capability to manage and operate it themselves.

Cloud Firewall

Taking a bank as an example, they always have weaponized security force equipped with bulletproof barriers, surveillance cameras, and alarm bells to ensure that thieves have no access to the money in the vault.  

However, let's imagine that instead of keeping the money in one place, the bank have scattered branches all over the country, all managed by one security company. How can the bank ensure the safety of their money without having to enhance security for each branch? This is where the cloud firewall solution comes into play.

The cloud can be seen as a bank with abundant resources - the assets being the data and computing power stored on it. Authorized users can connect to the cloud from anywhere at any time, simply by using the internet, much like accessing pre-installed applications on that cloud.

Cloud firewall plays a crucial role in blocking cyber attacks targeting resources on the cloud. This firewall within the cloud serves as a virtual protective barrier for the underlying infrastructure and applications, similar to traditional firewalls found in internal networks of organizations and companies.

Cloud firewall is one of the features included in VNG Cloud's vServer, and customers can choose it to enhance the security of their data.

Load Balancing

Load balancing is the process of evenly distributing network traffic across multiple identical servers within the same system to minimize the risk of one server being overloaded and unresponsive. In the event of a server failure, load balancing redirects traffic to the remaining servers to ensure the system operating smoothly.

When customers have a need to scale their services, load balancing automatically distributes the workload among servers to handle service requests without causing any disruptions. The self-correcting mechanisms of load balancing ensure the data center maintains its availability, allowing customers to actively manage their traffic.

Load balancing also serves as a protective layer by preventing users direct communication with servers, hiding internal network information and structures, and preventing cyber attacks or unauthorized access, thus enhancing the system's security level.

Auto Scaling

Cloud computing has completely transformed the way computer resources are distributed, creating server systems that have automatic scalability. Customers can easily launch additional resources according to their specific needs and use them for as long as desired, as well as stop using them when no longer needed.

Auto scaling is a critical feature of cloud computing that enables the automatic scalability of computer resources allocated to an application at any given time based on customer demand.

Indeed, when utilizing auto scaling in the cloud, costs can be significantly cut down. Most cloud service providers, including VNG Cloud, charge based on customers' overall usage rather than maximum capacity.

Auto scaling can also be used to mitigate hardware failures, network issues, and application errors by redirecting the operational workload to other resources. It can help improve uptime and increase overall system availability in situations where the workload fluctuates unexpectedly or experiences sudden spikes.

vServer offers a range of notable features that stem from a deep understanding of real businesses' pain points and years of experience in building systems, spanning from small to large-scale environments. As a result, with VNG Cloud expertise, businesses of all sizes can always find the most suitable solutions to meet their specific requirements when it comes to cloud services.