Is self-hosting worth the hassle?

[Greenhost.cloud]

Self-hosting can seem appealing to tech-savvy individuals, but is it practical in today’s fast-paced digital landscape? What are the real risks and rewards of managing your own server?

 

[introserv_rd]

Self-hosted server seems unattractive to me - high level of expenses when you need to install the necessary equipment right away. There is no flexibility, because with increased needs for computing capabilities, you will often need to change the platform. It is even more expensive to stay relevant when vendors release a new generation of processors every year. Okay, a year is not a revolution, but in 2 years a new platform can be 30% more powerful, etc.

Again, I still focus on business needs. If there are no strict requirements and concerns about data privacy, then remote infrastructure is a must have. But if the server is for simple tinkering, training and home infrastructure, then of course remote hosting is of no use in such a case.

 

[Mivocloud]

Too expensive, too many risks, and too little sense. In the modern world, there are many hosting companies that you can contact and this way you will save money, but you should pay attention to reviews so that you do not have problems accessing files later.

If you build your own server, there are advantages to this because you control everything yourself, but you will need a special room, equipment, additional parts to replace equipment, uninterruptible power supply, two different Internet providers so that if something stops working for one, connect to the other. In general, this is too expensive and difficult, and therefore only large companies should have their own server, while it will be easier and more profitable for ordinary users and small companies to sign a contract with a hosting company.

 

[zalvis]

I am getting two terms here "self hosting" and "managing own server". Do you mean setting up own racks on your basement or purchasing an unmanaged server?