The video mentions AWS, Azure, and Hetzner as providers of VPS services. It also notes that there are "plenty of others like Linode and so on," indicating that VPS services are not limited to just the three you mentioned (GCP, AWS, Azure).
This video discusses whether using a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a better alternative to managed hosting services like Vercel and Netlify for web applications and websites. The speaker explains what a VPS is and compares the complexities and costs of both approaches.
VPS Explained: A VPS is a portion of a server, virtually isolated from other users, rented from a cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Hetzner). While technically a shared resource, it's designed to provide isolated resources like CPU and bandwidth, mimicking a dedicated machine.
VPS vs. Managed Services: Using a VPS offers greater control and potential cost savings but requires managing various aspects like operating systems, software installations (Node.js, etc.), security, and potentially load balancing. Managed services like Vercel and Netlify simplify deployment and management but can be more expensive, especially with increased traffic.
Choosing the Right Approach: The best approach depends on website complexity and traffic. Simple websites may benefit from the cost-effectiveness of a VPS, while complex, high-traffic sites might justify the higher cost of managed services for their ease of use and features. The speaker emphasizes that most users don't need the complexity of managing a VPS for simpler applications.
The video transcript does not explicitly state that VPS offerings are limited to only the "big three" cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure). While it prominently mentions AWS and Azure, it also includes Hetzner as a VPS provider and explicitly states that "plenty of others" exist, such as Linode. Therefore, based solely on the transcript, the assertion that VPS services are usually limited to the "big three" is not supported.
