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Cloud hosting is a type of hosting platform that operates on a cluster of servers, providing users with a flexible and scalable solution for their hosting needs. The benefit of cloud hosting is that it offers a more reliable hosting environment compared to traditional hosting methods because other servers in the cluster can compensate for lost resources if one server goes down. Additionally, cloud hosting is decentralized, which means that local power disruptions or natural disasters are less problematic for cloud hosted sites as the hosting service is spread across multiple geographic locations.

This is a new type of hosting platform that allows customers powerful, scalable and reliable hosting based on clustered load-balanced servers and utility billing. A cloud hosted website may be more reliable than alternatives since other computers in the cloud can compensate when a single piece of hardware goes down. Also, local power disruptions or even natural disasters are less problematic for cloud hosted sites, as cloud hosting is decentralized. Cloud hosting also allows providers to charge users only for resources consumed by the user, rather than a flat fee for the amount the user expects they will use, or a fixed cost upfront hardware investment. Alternatively, the lack of centralization may give users less control on where their data is located which could be a problem for users with [[data security]] or [[privacy policy|privacy]] concerns as per [[General Data Protection Regulation|GDPR]] guidelines. Cloud hosting users can request additional resources on-demand such as only during periods of peak traffic, while offloading IT management to the cloud hosting service.

Cloud hosting also allows providers to charge users only for the resources that they consume, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes. However, some users may have concerns about the lack of centralization in cloud hosting, which may give them less control over where their data is located. This could be problematic for users with data security or privacy concerns, especially as per GDPR guidelines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=kumar |first=Saurabh |date=07/03/2023 |title=17 Best Black Friday Web Hosting Deals & Discount for 2023: Up to 99% OFF |url=https://englishhindiblogs.com/black-friday-web-hosting-deals-discount/ |url-status=live |access-date=29/03/2023 |website=EnglishHindiBlogs}}</ref>

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