An Introduction to Web Hosting
A web hosting service is a type of internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the internet. Hosting websites on the cloud helps you leverage full server capacity with no downside or any upfront investment cost.
By harnessing, and improving on, the latest cloud technology and security systems, Alibaba Cloud web hosting solutions can power your personal website and empower your online business. We provide increased site security and stability with quick deployments while reducing your cost on development and IT maintenance.
Benefits of Alibaba Cloud Web Hosting
Cloud hosting equips companies with flexible, cost-effective, and scalable websites.
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No CapEx
Cloud hosting is cost-effective as it requires no upfront capital expenditure (CapEx)
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Scalable & Elastic
Cloud servers are highly scalable allowing on demand provisioning of resources in real time
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Secure
Utilize the latest in web application security to stop online threats
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Global Data Centers
Using multiple data centers, cloud hosting is reliable and has the capability to handle high traffic flow easily.
Web Hosting eBook
Watch this short video and download the eBook to read the full story to learn how you can leverage Alibaba Cloud to ensure your business stands out, competes, and succeeds at every stage of its growth.
A Free Trial Worth up to $1,200
With 16 products available for free trial and over 20 always-free products, test the power of Alibaba Cloud. Start with the essentials for web hosting.
Alibaba Cloud Web Hosting Solution
Are you a small to medium-sized business? View our recommended solution architectures and learn how we can help solve your business challenges.
Web Hosting For Small & Medium Websites
High peaks and oscillating traffic lead to either under-provisioning or over provisioning of resources on conventional data centers. This solution demonstrates how to create Elastic Compute Service server instances, and how to leverage the power of the ApsaraDB RDS service to move power-hungry database functions away from a primary web server in order to increase performance and reduce maintenance requirements.
Recommended Products for Web Hosting
Products and services that can take your website to the next level.
Elastic Compute Service
Secure, scalable, and high-performing virtual servers. Learn More Recommend regions: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
Relational Database Service
An on-demand database hosting service for MySQL with automated monitoring, backup and disaster recovery capabilities. Learn MoreRecommend regions: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
Object Storage Service
An encrypted and secure cloud storage service which stores, processes and accesses massive amounts of data. Learn More Storage space under 5GB is for free.
Web Application Firewall
An easy to use service that provides real-time monitoring of servers to ensure high availability. Learn More Recommend regions: Global
Domain Name System (DNS)
Provides a stable, fast, secure, and smart DNS resolution management service for all types of domain names. Learn More Recommend product: VIP DNS
Content Delivery Network
A scalable and high-performance content delivery service for accelerated distribution of content to users across the globe. Learn More
Server Load Balancer
Respond to sudden traffic spikes and minimize response time with Server Load. Learn More
Anti-DDoS Basic
A cloud-based security service that protects your data and application from DDoS attacks. Learn More Or get 50% OFF on Anti-DDoS Premium before Jan.31, 2019
Domains
Over 40 million domain registered here, no hidden fees and charges. Learn More Recommended: .tech first year free.
Limited Time Package Offer
Purchase an ECS instance plus a Data Transfer Plan in one order with up to 94% OFF. Data center coverage: Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Silicon Valley, Virginia, Sydney and Frankfurt.
- 1 Core CPU 1 GB Memory
- 1 TB Data Transfer 40 GB SSD
- support multi images Singapore region
Deploy Your Website on Alibaba Cloud ECS
I/O-optimized instances with fast memory.
99.999999999% data reliability and the latest Intel CPUs.
Manage all regions from a single global account.
Safeguard your data with free Anti-DDoS Basic service.
Unrivaled performance for China & ICP Support
3 Steps Host Your Websites on Alibaba Cloud
Start Building & Creating Websites
Migrate Websites from AWS to Alibaba Cloud
Ready to migrate? Speed up web hosting migration and minimize errors with migration tools or work one on one with our engineer team by using our migration service.
Key Products and Services Recommended for Migration
This solution architecture describes how you can migrate a WordPress website hosted on AWS to Alibaba Cloud, and is applicable to most websites and web applications.
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Elastic Compute Service (ECS)
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Alibaba Cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN)
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Server Load Balancer (SLB)
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Auto Scaling
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ApsaraDB for RDS
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Object Storage Service (OSS)
Elastic Compute Service (ECS)
Alibaba Cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Server Load Balancer (SLB)
Auto Scaling
ApsaraDB for RDS
Object Storage Service (OSS)
Customer Success Stories
Resouces
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Whitepaper | Prepare for a Web Hosting Migration
Whitepaper | Prepare for a Web Hosting Migration
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How to migrate websites from AWS to Alibaba Cloud?
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Web Hosting eBook
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Web Hosting Migration Guide
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Simple Application Server Quick Start Guide
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Webinar | Building WordPress Website on the Cloud
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ICP Registration Support
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Webinar | How to apply for an ICP License
IaaS & IUS market share in APAC (Gartner 2018)
Global regions
Cloud services including compute, storage, and etc
CDN nodes worldwide
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