Limited shared-hosting resources
Growing websites and applications may exceed the performance and control available in shared hosting.
Secure Cloud Infrastructure
Scalable cloud hosting built for performance, security and business continuity
Hozit provides managed cloud servers, VPS hosting, private cloud environments, application hosting, backups, monitoring and migration services for organisations that need reliable and flexible infrastructure.
Service Overview
Professional IT support for growing and established organisations
Modern organisations require infrastructure that can grow with demand, support remote access and remain available during operational changes or unexpected incidents.
Cloud hosting provides flexible computing resources for websites, applications, databases, APIs, business systems, development environments and communication platforms.
Hozit Domain Hosting provides managed cloud hosting for businesses that need more control, performance and scalability than standard shared hosting can offer.
Our services include virtual private servers, cloud instances, private cloud environments, hybrid deployments, managed operating systems, storage, backups, monitoring, security hardening and migration support.
Cloud infrastructure can be designed for a single business application, a multi-server platform, a hosted PBX, an e-commerce website, a CRM, a database workload or a disaster-recovery environment.
Business Challenges
Common IT problems we help solve
Unpredictable demand
Seasonal traffic, campaigns and business growth can create sudden resource requirements.
Downtime risk
Single-server deployments without redundancy or backups can interrupt critical services.
Security exposure
Poorly configured cloud servers can expose applications, data and administrative services.
Complex migrations
Moving applications, databases, files and DNS requires careful planning and testing.
Rising infrastructure costs
Overprovisioned or unmanaged cloud resources can generate unnecessary costs.
Lack of cloud expertise
Internal teams may not have the skills to manage operating systems, networks, security and backups.
Data recovery gaps
Backups may be incomplete, untested or stored in the same environment as the production system.
What Is Included
Comprehensive managed IT support services
The final scope is tailored to the organisation's users, systems, locations, risks and internal capabilities.
Virtual private servers
Dedicated virtual resources for websites, applications, databases, APIs and business systems.
Managed cloud servers
Hozit administers the operating system, updates, security, monitoring and selected services.
Private cloud environments
Dedicated cloud resources for organisations that require greater isolation and control.
Hybrid cloud solutions
Cloud resources can be integrated with on-premise servers, branch networks and existing systems.
Application hosting
Hosting for supported PHP, Node.js, Python, Java and other web-based applications.
Database hosting
Managed or supported database environments for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
Website hosting at scale
Cloud-based hosting for high-traffic, transactional and business-critical websites.
Container hosting
Supported Docker-based deployment for portable application services and development workflows.
Cloud storage
Scalable storage for files, backups, archives, application data and shared business content.
Object storage
Storage for media, backups and application assets where supported by the selected platform.
Load balancing
Traffic can be distributed across multiple servers to improve availability and scalability.
High availability
Redundant architecture can reduce the risk of a single infrastructure failure.
Backup solutions
Scheduled snapshots, file backups, database backups and off-site copies can be configured.
Disaster recovery
Recovery environments and procedures can be designed for critical workloads.
Server monitoring
Monitoring covers availability, CPU, memory, storage, services and selected application endpoints.
Security hardening
Firewalls, access restrictions, patching, certificates and secure administration are implemented.
Cloud networking
Virtual networks, subnets, firewall rules, routing and secure connectivity are configured.
VPN connectivity
Secure site-to-site or remote-user connectivity can be implemented where appropriate.
SSL and TLS
Certificates and encryption are configured for websites, APIs and supported services.
DNS management
Domains and DNS records are configured to direct traffic to cloud-hosted systems.
Migration services
Applications, websites, databases, email and files can be migrated to the cloud.
Performance optimisation
Resources, caching, databases, web servers and application settings are tuned.
Development and staging environments
Separate environments can support testing, updates and controlled releases.
Resource scaling
CPU, memory, storage and server capacity can be adjusted as requirements change.
Cost optimisation
Cloud resources and retention policies are reviewed to reduce unnecessary expenditure.
Managed support
Ongoing technical support, maintenance, troubleshooting and reporting are available.
Business Benefits
Why organisations choose managed IT support
Scalable capacity
Resources can be increased or adjusted as business requirements change.
Improved performance
Dedicated and optimised resources provide better application responsiveness.
Greater control
Cloud servers allow more configuration flexibility than standard shared hosting.
Business continuity
Backups, redundancy and recovery planning reduce operational risk.
Secure remote access
Authorised teams can securely access applications and systems from approved locations.
Faster deployment
New servers and environments can be provisioned without purchasing physical hardware.
Managed expertise
Hozit handles technical administration so internal teams can focus on business operations.
Flexible architecture
Cloud systems can support websites, apps, databases, PBX platforms, CRM systems and APIs.
Our Methodology
From discovery to ongoing improvement
Requirements assessment
We review workloads, users, storage, traffic, performance, security, availability and budget requirements.
Architecture design
Hozit designs the server, network, storage, backup, security and recovery architecture.
Provisioning
Cloud resources, operating systems, networks, storage and security controls are created.
Migration and configuration
Applications, databases, files, DNS and services are migrated or deployed.
Testing and validation
Performance, access, backups, failover and application functionality are tested.
Go-live
Production traffic is moved using a controlled cutover and rollback plan.
Management and optimisation
The environment is monitored, maintained and reviewed as usage changes.
Engagement Options
Flexible IT support models
Managed VPS hosting
A virtual server with operating-system management, monitoring, backups and support.
Unmanaged VPS hosting
Infrastructure resources are supplied while the client manages the operating system and applications.
Private cloud solution
Dedicated virtual infrastructure for organisations requiring isolation and control.
Application hosting
A managed environment designed around a specific website, platform, API or application.
Disaster-recovery hosting
Standby infrastructure and backups for restoring critical systems after an incident.
Hybrid cloud deployment
Cloud infrastructure connected to existing on-premise or branch systems.
Technology Coverage
Platforms and technologies we support
Support is subject to the agreed scope, vendor requirements, licences and available technical documentation.
Cloud servers
VPS
Virtual machines
Private cloud
Hybrid cloud
Linux
Windows Server
AlmaLinux
Rocky Linux
Ubuntu
Debian
Docker
Apache
Nginx
LiteSpeed
PHP-FPM
Node.js
Python
Java
MySQL
MariaDB
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Load balancing
Reverse proxy
Cloud storage
Object storage
Snapshots
Backups
Replication
VPN
Virtual networks
Firewalls
SSL
TLS
DNS
Monitoring
Disaster recovery
High availability
Industries
Managed IT support across key sectors
Healthcare
Cloud infrastructure for portals, laboratories, bookings, communications and secure business systems.
Explore Healthcare solutions →Mining
Hosted systems for head offices, sites, suppliers and operational data.
Explore Mining solutions →Education
Cloud hosting for learning platforms, portals, email and administrative applications.
Explore Education solutions →Government
Secure and documented infrastructure for public-sector websites and applications.
Explore Government solutions →Legal & Professional Services
Reliable hosting for document systems, portals and confidential business applications.
Explore Legal & Professional Services solutions →Logistics & Transport
Cloud platforms for booking, tracking, dispatch and customer-service systems.
Explore Logistics & Transport solutions →Retail & eCommerce
Scalable hosting for online stores, payments, inventory and customer applications.
Explore Retail & eCommerce solutions →Technology Companies
Infrastructure for software platforms, APIs, development, testing and production workloads.
Explore Technology Companies solutions →
Why Hozit
A practical technology partner for your organisation
End-to-end delivery
Hozit provides cloud infrastructure, migration, administration, security, backups and support.
Managed hosting experience
Our team supports websites, applications, databases, mail, PBX and business platforms.
Security-focused design
Access control, patching, firewalls, certificates and backups are built into the solution.
Flexible architecture
Cloud solutions can be designed for small businesses, growing platforms and enterprise workloads.
Migration capability
We plan and execute controlled migrations from shared hosting, physical servers and other providers.
Local business support
South African clients receive practical assistance with infrastructure, DNS, applications and incidents.
Example Scenarios
How managed IT support can be applied
These are illustrative examples and are not presented as named customer case studies.
Growing business website
A website can be moved from shared hosting to a managed VPS with dedicated resources and improved performance.
Hosted CRM platform
A CRM can be deployed with separate application and database services, backups and monitoring.
Cloud PBX environment
A VoIP or call centre platform can run on managed cloud infrastructure with secure remote access.
Disaster-recovery environment
Critical files, databases and applications can be replicated or backed up to an alternative cloud location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Managed IT support FAQs
What is cloud hosting?
Cloud hosting uses virtualised computing resources to host websites, applications, databases and business systems.
What is a VPS?
A virtual private server provides allocated CPU, memory, storage and operating-system control within virtualised infrastructure.
Does Hozit provide managed cloud hosting?
Yes. Managed services can include monitoring, patching, security, backups and technical support.
Can I host a website on a cloud server?
Yes. Cloud servers can host business websites, online stores, portals and high-traffic applications.
Can I host a business application?
Yes. Supported web applications, APIs, CRM platforms and databases can be hosted in the cloud.
Do you support Linux and Windows cloud servers?
Yes. Hozit supports selected Linux distributions and Windows Server environments.
Can you migrate my current server?
Yes. We can migrate supported websites, applications, databases, files, DNS and selected email services.
Will there be downtime during migration?
Some migrations can be completed with minimal disruption, but the expected downtime depends on the application and migration method.
Do you provide backups?
Yes. Backup options can include snapshots, file backups, database backups and off-site copies.
Can you provide disaster recovery?
Yes. Disaster-recovery solutions can be designed around the workload, recovery time and recovery point requirements.
Can cloud resources be increased later?
Yes. CPU, memory, storage and additional servers can be added as requirements grow.
Do you provide monitoring?
Yes. Monitoring can cover server availability, resources, services and application endpoints.
Is cloud hosting secure?
Cloud hosting can be secure when access, patching, firewalls, encryption, backups and monitoring are properly implemented.
Can we connect our office network to the cloud?
Yes. Secure VPN or hybrid connectivity can be implemented where supported.
Can you host databases separately from the application?
Yes. Multi-server architectures can separate application, database and storage workloads.
Do you support Docker?
Yes. Supported Docker-based deployments can be implemented for suitable applications.
Can we have a staging environment?
Yes. Separate development, testing and staging environments can be provisioned.
How much does cloud hosting cost?
Pricing depends on CPU, memory, storage, bandwidth, backups, operating system, management and availability requirements.
Is cloud hosting better than shared hosting?
Cloud hosting offers more control, scalability and dedicated resources, but shared hosting may remain suitable for smaller websites.
How do we get started?
We begin with an assessment of the workload, performance, security, storage, availability and migration requirements.
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