Application-Specific Hosting
Hosting environments suited to popular web applications and platforms.
UK Application Hosting
Application Hosting for Modern Web Applications
Managed UK hosting for popular web applications, content management systems, e-commerce platforms and business software. Choose a dedicated application hosting service or talk to us about hosting your own application.
Hosting Built Around Your Application
Different applications have different hosting requirements. Farbyte provides hosting for popular platforms such as WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Drupal, Joomla, Moodle and Nextcloud, as well as specialist applications such as BigBlueButton and ASM Sequoia.
If your application has more specific requirements, we can also provide a VPS or multi-server virtual infrastructure designed around the application.
If your application has more specific requirements, we can also provide a VPS or multi-server virtual infrastructure designed around the application.
Managed Infrastructure
Farbyte manages the underlying hosting infrastructure, networking and virtualisation.
Scalable Resources
Move to additional resources, a VPS or multi-server infrastructure as requirements grow.
Explore Application Hosting
Choose the application or platform you need to host. Each service has its own hosting environment and features designed around the requirements of that application.
CMS & Website Applications
WordPress Hosting
Reliable UK hosting for WordPress websites, with hosting environments designed specifically for WordPress.
WordPress Hosting
Drupal Hosting
UK Drupal hosting for websites and content management applications requiring a flexible PHP-based platform.
Drupal Hosting
Joomla Hosting
UK Joomla hosting for websites and online applications using the flexible Joomla content management platform.
Joomla Hosting
E-commerce Applications
WooCommerce Hosting
Host WordPress-based online stores with WooCommerce on UK cloud infrastructure.
WooCommerce Hosting
Magento Hosting
Scalable Magento VPS infrastructure for demanding e-commerce applications and online stores.
Magento Hosting
OpenCart Hosting
UK hosting for OpenCart online stores, with flexible resources and cloud infrastructure.
OpenCart Hosting
PrestaShop Hosting
UK cloud hosting for PrestaShop stores and e-commerce applications.
PrestaShop Hosting
Business & Collaboration Applications
Moodle Hosting
UK hosting for Moodle learning management systems and online education platforms.
Moodle Hosting
Nextcloud Hosting
Private cloud storage, file sharing and collaboration using your own Nextcloud server.
NextCloud Hosting
BigBlueButton Hosting
Host your own online classroom and virtual meeting platform with BigBlueButton.
BigBlueButton Hosting
ASM Sequoia Hosting
Managed UK cloud hosting for ASM Sequoia customs clearance and freight management software.
ASM Sequoia Hosting
Application Hosting Without the Infrastructure Headache
Focus on running your application while Farbyte operates the underlying hosting infrastructure. Depending on the application and service selected, you can benefit from managed hosting platforms, dedicated virtual resources, backups, security and UK-based infrastructure.
Flexible Resources
Choose an environment with the CPU, memory and storage your application requires, with options to increase resources as your application grows.
Modern Application Support
Host applications using technologies such as PHP and Node.js, alongside databases and other supporting services where supported.
Secure Environments
Applications are hosted within environments designed with resource controls, network security and infrastructure protection in mind.
Backups & Recovery
Backups are available according to the hosting environment and service selected, providing recovery options when something goes wrong.
UK Infrastructure
Host your application on Farbyte infrastructure located in UK data centres and operated by our own team.
Expert Infrastructure Support
Farbyte manages the underlying hosting infrastructure, allowing you to concentrate on your application rather than the hardware and platform beneath it.
Choose the Right Environment for Your Application
Not every application can run on the same type of hosting. The right environment depends on how your application is built, the resources it needs and how much control you require.
Managed Application Hosting
For applications that can run within a managed hosting environment. Your application receives access to the features and technologies supported by the platform while Farbyte manages the underlying hosting infrastructure.
Best for:
• CMS platforms
• PHP applications
• Smaller web applications
• Managed workloads
Explore Managed Hosting
Best for:
• CMS platforms
• PHP applications
• Smaller web applications
• Managed workloads
Application VPS
For applications that need their own virtual server and greater control over the operating environment. A VPS provides administrator access, dedicated virtual resources and the flexibility to install and configure your own software.
Best for:
• Custom applications
• Specific software requirements
• Developer-managed applications
• Root or administrator access
• Dedicated resources
Explore VPS Hosting
Best for:
• Custom applications
• Specific software requirements
• Developer-managed applications
• Root or administrator access
• Dedicated resources
Multi-Server Application Infrastructure
Larger or more complex applications can be deployed across multiple virtual servers, allowing components such as web servers, databases and supporting services to run independently.
Best for:
• Multi-server applications
• Larger business applications
• Development environments
• Application platforms
• Complex infrastructure requirements
Explore Virtual Data Centre
Best for:
• Multi-server applications
• Larger business applications
• Development environments
• Application platforms
• Complex infrastructure requirements
From Simple Applications to Complex Infrastructure
Your application’s requirements can change as it grows. An application that starts on a managed hosting environment may eventually require more resources or greater control. Larger applications may need separate web, database and application servers.
Farbyte can provide an appropriate hosting environment as your requirements develop, without requiring you to move to an entirely different provider.
Farbyte can provide an appropriate hosting environment as your requirements develop, without requiring you to move to an entirely different provider.
Start simple. Scale when you need to.
Choose the level of infrastructure appropriate for your application today, with options to move to a VPS or multi-server environment when your requirements become more demanding.
Have a Custom Application?
Not every application fits neatly into a standard hosting package. If your application has specific operating system, software, resource or networking requirements, we can assess what it needs and recommend an appropriate hosting environment.
Whether your application needs a managed hosting platform, a dedicated VPS or multiple virtual servers, we can help you design an environment that fits the application rather than forcing the application to fit the hosting.
Whether your application needs a managed hosting platform, a dedicated VPS or multiple virtual servers, we can help you design an environment that fits the application rather than forcing the application to fit the hosting.
Built for Modern Applications
Modern applications often need more than basic web hosting. Farbyte’s hosting environments provide the flexibility to support different application technologies and development requirements.
PHP
Host PHP-based websites, applications and frameworks in a managed hosting environment or on a VPS.
Node.js
Run Node.js applications where your application requires a modern JavaScript runtime.
Databases
Provide the database resources required by your application, with options depending on the hosting environment selected.
Redis
Use Redis for supported applications that require fast in-memory data storage and caching.
SSH Access
Access your hosting environment through SSH where supported, providing developers with command-line access for application management.
Staging & Development
Develop and test changes in a separate environment before deploying them to your live application where supported.
UK Infrastructure We Operate
Your application depends on more than the software itself. The infrastructure underneath it needs to provide reliable compute, storage, networking and monitoring.
Farbyte operates its own hosting infrastructure in UK data centres, giving us direct control over the platform supporting your applications.
AMD EPYC
High-performance server processors provide the computing power required by modern websites and applications.
KVM Virtualisation
Hardware-assisted virtualisation provides isolated virtual server environments with flexible resource allocation.
Ceph Storage
Distributed storage provides a resilient foundation for application data and virtual infrastructure.
Proxmox
Virtual infrastructure is operated using Proxmox to manage virtual machines and underlying compute resources.
High Availability
Redundant infrastructure is designed to maintain service availability when individual components fail.
Continuous Monitoring
Infrastructure and services are monitored to help identify problems and maintain reliable operation.
Which Hosting Environment Is Right for You?
| Feature | Managed Application Hosting | Application VPS | Virtual Data Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Applications that fit a managed platform | Applications needing server-level control | Complex multi-server applications |
| Server administration | Farbyte | Customer or managed service | Customer or managed service |
| Operating system access | Limited | Full | Full |
| Administrator/root access | Depending on platform | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Custom software | Platform dependent | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Dedicated virtual server | ❌ | ✔️ | Multiple VMs |
| Multiple servers | Limited | Multiple VPSs can be used | ✔️ |
| Resource flexibility | Package/environment dependent | High | Very high |
| Infrastructure management | Farbyte | Farbyte | Farbyte |
| Best suited to | Web applications and managed workloads | Developers and custom applications | Larger/complex infrastructure |
Not sure which environment you need? Tell us what your application does, what technologies it uses and how many users or visitors it needs to support. We can recommend an appropriate hosting environment.
Application Hosting vs Standard Web Hosting
Standard web hosting is ideal for conventional websites where the hosting environment already provides everything the website needs. Application hosting is intended for applications with additional technical or resource requirements.
| Feature | Standard Web Hosting | Application Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | General websites | Web applications and software |
| Environment | Managed hosting platform | Environment selected for application |
| Resource requirements | Generally predictable | May be higher or specialised |
| Custom software | Platform dependent | Greater flexibility |
| Developer access | Depending on plan | Available where supported |
| Dedicated resources | Depending on plan | Available through VPS/infrastructure options |
| Multiple servers | Not normally required | Available through VDC |
| Best for | Websites | Applications and custom software |
Who Is Application Hosting For?
Business Applications
Run applications that support your business without having to operate the underlying infrastructure yourself.
Developers
Deploy applications into an environment where you have the resources and access needed to develop and maintain them.
Software Providers
Host applications and online services for your customers on UK-based infrastructure.
Growing Websites
Move beyond conventional web hosting when your website starts requiring additional resources or application-specific functionality.
Application Hosting FAQ
Application hosting is the provision of infrastructure and hosting services specifically for running software applications. Depending on the application’s requirements, this can range from a managed hosting environment to a dedicated VPS or multi-server virtual infrastructure.
Farbyte provides hosting for popular applications including WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Drupal, Joomla, Moodle, Nextcloud, BigBlueButton and ASM Sequoia. We can also assess custom-developed web applications and other software where the hosting requirements can be supported.
Yes. If your application has specific software, resource, operating system or networking requirements, we can assess the requirements and recommend a suitable hosting environment.
Not necessarily. Some applications can run successfully within a managed hosting environment. Applications requiring administrator access, custom software or greater control may be better suited to a VPS.
A Virtual Data Centre is appropriate when an application requires multiple virtual servers or a more complex infrastructure environment. For example, an application might use separate servers for web traffic, databases and other supporting services.
Farbyte manages the underlying hosting infrastructure and hosting platform according to the service selected. Application-level management, such as maintaining application code, plugins, dependencies and application configuration, depends on the management service agreed with you.
Node.js applications can be hosted where the selected hosting environment supports Node.js. For applications with specific Node.js requirements or greater server-level control, a VPS may be more appropriate.
Yes. PHP applications and database-driven applications can be hosted on supported Farbyte hosting environments. The available database technology and configuration depend on the hosting environment selected.
We can help assess an existing application and determine the most appropriate environment for moving it to Farbyte. Migration requirements depend on the application, database, software dependencies and existing infrastructure.
Yes. The available scaling options depend on the hosting environment. Resources can be increased on suitable hosting plans and VPS configurations, while larger applications can be distributed across multiple virtual servers.
Farbyte’s hosting infrastructure is located in UK data centres and operated by our own team.
Yes. Tell us what your application does, which technologies it uses, its approximate resource requirements and whether you need administrator access. We can recommend an appropriate hosting environment.
Need Somewhere Reliable to Run Your Application?
Tell us what you’re building and what your application needs. We’ll help you choose the right hosting environment, from managed application hosting to a dedicated VPS or complete virtual infrastructure.