WordPress & Azure = High Availability
An ideal combination for high-availability
A high-availability solution is essential if your business website is critical and built on WordPress. High availability ensures your website remains accessible even during hardware failures, software issues, or unexpected traffic spikes.
WordPress powers over 40% of websites, and since 2008, we've built campaign sites, corporate websites, and customer portals on the platform. However, in our experience, traditional hosting solutions limit WordPress’s potential and increase your risks, which is where Azure comes in.
We combine WordPress with Microsoft Azure's robust infrastructure and services to deliver high availability and meet our client's business demands—no downtime, lost revenue, or diminished customer trust.
Why Choose Azure Over AWS for WordPress Hosting
AWS is often considered the gold standard for enterprise WordPress hosting. Why use Azure? When deciding between Azure and AWS to host your WordPress site, Azure offers unique advantages that may better align with your business needs. Azure's seamless integration with other Microsoft services, such as Office 365 and Active Directory, makes it an ideal choice for enterprises already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem. Azure's robust support for .NET applications and its extensive global network of data centres ensures optimal performance and reliability for WordPress sites. Azure is a compelling option for businesses seeking strong hybrid cloud capabilities and a unified platform for managing cloud and on-premises resources.
Azure: The Foundation of Reliable High Availability
Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing platform, offering a robust infrastructure that is purpose-built for high availability. When delivering WordPress sites that demand high availability, we rely on Azure's global network of data centres to ensure your website stays online, even during server failures or traffic surges.
Essential Azure Services for High-Performance WordPress
- Azure Virtual Machines - Scalable virtual servers that can adjust to varying traffic demands.
- Azure Blob Storage - Dependable and scalable storage solutions for your website’s assets.
- Azure SQL Database - Managed databases with built-in high availability and automated backups.
- Azure CDN - A global content delivery network that improves website load times worldwide.
- Azure Load Balancer - Efficiently distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers to avoid overloads.
- Azure Auto Scale - Automatically adjusts server resources to meet traffic demands in real-time.
How WordPress and Azure Work Together
Deploying WordPress on Azure amplifies the capabilities of both platforms, ensuring your website can handle everyday traffic fluctuations and unexpected surges while maintaining continuous availability. Key advantages of the WordPress-Azure partnership include:
- Scalability - Azure’s auto-scaling features manage traffic spikes without compromising performance.
- Redundancy - Azure’s network of multiple data centres reduces the risk of downtime.
- Security - Azure provides robust security features, including DDoS protection, to keep your website secure.
- Global Reach - Fast content delivery worldwide enhances the user experience. You can achieve this through Azure’s CDN or integrate with Cloudflare for additional global distribution and performance optimisation.
- Cost Management - Azure’s pay-as-you-go pricing structure helps you optimise costs efficiently.
Arekibo - Your Trusted WordPress Partner
We have a proven track record of delivering WordPress solutions, all finely tuned for high availability. Our team ensures your website is visually appealing, technically robust, scalable, secure, and backed by tailored support and maintenance services. While your customers interact with your digital presence, our dedicated hosting team focuses on delivering high availability on Azure, ensuring your website consistently provides a great customer experience.
Further Reading - High Availability + WordPress + Azure
- WordPress.org – WordPress Statistics - An overview of key statistics highlighting WordPress's global dominance as a content management system.
- Microsoft Azure - Benefits of Azure Cloud - Insight into the advantages of Azure, including scalability and security, making it a strong candidate for businesses considering cloud solutions.
- Cloudflare - What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? - A detailed explanation of how CDNs enhance website performance, crucial for those seeking faster, more reliable web delivery.
- Microsoft Azure - Auto Scale Overview - An explanation of Azure’s Auto Scale feature, which helps maintain website performance and cost-efficiency by automatically adjusting server capacity, especially valuable for businesses with variable traffic.
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