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MEX Hosting VS In House Hosting

MEX Hosting VS In House Hosting

What's the Difference?

Choosing between self-hosting or on-premises (often referred to as 'on-prem') hosting and MEX Data Hosting ultimately depends on how much control and responsibility you are willing to assume. On-prem hosting requires you to manage servers, backups, security, and software updates, all of which can be time-consuming and expensive.

MEX Data Hosting takes these burdens off your hands by offering a fully managed solution, including 24/7 monitoring, automatic backups, and secure access from anywhere. Leveraging Azure Elastic Pools, MEX ensures optimal database performance and scalability without the headache of server management.

Shared vs. Dedicated Hosting

When choosing MEX Data Hosting, you have the option of shared or dedicated hosting.

  • Shared Hosting: Your database will reside on an Azure Elastic Pool shared with other clients. This option is cost-effective but still offers strong performance and security.
  • Dedicated Hosting: You'll have exclusive use of an Azure environment, giving you more control and ensuring consistent, high performance. This is ideal for businesses with higher resource demands or stricter security requirements.

MEX ensures that both options provide secure, reliable hosting with minimal maintenance on your part.

Feature Self-Hosting / On-Premises MEX Data Hosting
Server Management Client responsibility Fully managed by MEX
Backups Manual by client Automated daily backups
Support Basic support only 24/7 monitoring and priority support
Security Client responsibility Industry-standard security by MEX
Access Limited to on-site network unless configured Accessible from anywhere with internet
Maintenance Client handles updates MEX handles updates
Cost High upfront and ongoing costs Subscription-based pricing

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