THE BASICS
CloudLinux 7 is an operating system used by hosting providers,
particularly those who offer shared hosting services. It was first
released in 2010 and has completely changed how reliable shared
hosting can be. CloudLinux is a Linux based system . It grew in
popularity because of its ability to enable hosting providers to have
greater control over the server resources.
The system does this by creating isolated instances of each account on
a server. By doing this, each hosted account keeps its independence
and performance isn’t impacted by the other accounts on the server.
This multi-tenant approach also makes shared hosting significantly
more secure. This creates an environment that behaves more like a
virtual server than a traditional shared hosting account.
FEATURES
CageFS
Lightweight Virtualized Environment (LVE)
Let’s take a closer look at what could be considered the heart
of the system - the - Lightweight Virtualized Environment
(LVE). LVE is a kernal-based technology that supports the
various functions CloudLinux 7 provides.
Through the LVE technology, a system manager will have access
to monitor, manage, and control on a granular level the
resources each hosted site utilizes. This not only lets you
control resources on an account-by-account basis, it also can
help you in the sales process.
When you can monitor specific usage, you can collect the data
needed to support a sales attempt to move a hosted site to a
higher service tier due to its’ usage needs. On the opposite
side, it also allows you to establish, and have the data to
backup, limitations for those sites that might be overreaching
on their contracted hosting needs.
MySQL Database Performance
Improvements
NEW IN VERSION 7
CloudLinux 7 brings with it a number of upgrades and improvements over v6. These include the following:
PHP Selector
The PHP Selector provides site managers with the ability to quickly toggle between PHP versions as needed, based on the requirements of the hosted content. And it’s not a limited version selection either. PHP versions supported currently include 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, and 7.0. CLoudLinux is always quick to introduce new PHP versions as they become popular.I/O Operations Limitations
v7 brings with it improvement to the IO PREPARE code that was not present in v6. This addition allows the limitation of I/O Operations across the board.Improved Race Condition
When v6 was released, developers quickly discovered that there were issues in the SCSI subsystem in regards to the race condition. In this latest release, this has been addressed through the inclusion of new kernels.Improved Race Condition Stability
CloudLinux 7 has a strength in stability. This focus limits the number of errors that an individual site kicks back. By doing this, it keeps a site running smoothly, which maintains a solid flow of traffic and increased user satisfaction.
CLOUDLINUX 7 BENEFITS
Compatibility - When CloudLinux was first introduced, one of
the aspects of it that immediately grabbed the attention of the
hosting community was its ease of compatibility. CloudLinux 7
continues this tradition with easy connection to the cPanel along
with other key hosting interfaces.
Conversion Ease - Hosting can be a complicated endeavor, but
the development team behind CloudLinux has gone to great lengths to
make the installation of their system easy. Whether you are
upgrading from an earlier version of CloudLinux or converting from a
system like RHEL or CentOS, the process is relatively
straightforward.
Security - With a seemingly endless flow of news regarding
the theft of data and server hi-jacking in the corporate world,
security becomes an increasingly more visible concern. CloudLinux 7
comes with improved security features. The security of CloudLinux is
not stagnant either. The development team is constantly monitoring
threats such as malware and new hacking protocols, and releasing
patches to keep ahead of the curve. The system also has an
interesting lightweight virtualized environment (LVE) component.
This keeps a sort of double-wall between your server and the outside
world. In doing this, hackers are kept out but on the chance that
one does break through, that second wall keeps information from
getting out.
A “Bubble” - As we discussed earlier, the CloudLinux v7
system isolates each individual instance of a hosted account. This
not only contains the users information, it protects its visibility
from other users.
Dedicated Support - One of the most consistent things you’ll
hear from users of a CloudLinux system is the strong 24/7 support
that it brings with it. There are ready, dedicated, talented (and
patient) tech support personnel, with a true development
understanding, who can walk you through any step in the process.
GETTING STARTED
The hosting power found in the CloudLinux system is forward-thinking
and reliable. And the latest version of CloudLinux continues a
tradition of service and support for hosting.
If you are ready to make the upgrade or have questions about how
CloudLinux v7 can benefit you, contact us today.