Redmine hosting – why you shouldn't rule this option out
All users of this software have to deal with this question at the very beginning – Redmine hosting or one's own server solution? The answer is never a clear-cut one, as there are pros and cons to both. However, there are convincing reasons to pick the hosting option. Let us acquaint you with them!
Redmine hosting is the superior option for smaller enterprises and individuals
Remember that running Redmine on your own server comes with its own set of demands. First of all, you need to:
- Have a solid server infrastructure
- Have knowledgeable admins and IT technicians to manage it
- Have an operating system that can support self-hosted Redmine
In addition to that, you need to consider the long-term costs of all of the above. Maintenance, electricity bills, hardware updates or replacements, and IT specialist training to keep up with the updates and changes to the software itself. These costs can pile up more than one might think.
For this reason, it is usually not convenient for smaller companies or entrepreneurs to have an on-site Redmine server. Bigger companies having the necessary resources and personnel might go this route – as for the rest, hosting option via cloud is a far superior option not only in the case of Redmine .
With hosting, you don't have to bother with every update
Redmine is a software that is constantly evolving – and a part and parcel of that evolution are regular updates and new releases on at least a yearly basis. Each time that happens, there tends to be some sort of conflict with the older plugins that turn out to be incompatible with the newer version.
By choosing the hosting option, the burden of solving these issues lies on your provider and you can tend to your own business without worries. Otherwise, you might have your energy sapped by dealing with technical issues, upgrades and core conflicts (often requiring complete system reinstall) that you didn't expect to happen when first going for the on-site Redmine solution.
More convenient for mobile users
Cloud Redmine solutions are marked by their responsivity and accessibility – neglecting the mobile internet users that today make up more than half of all internet users would be a fatal mistake after all. You can tap into your Redmine via your mobile phone anytime and anywhere. For those who are constantly on the move, this is the go-to option which allows them to manage and communicate with your team with ease.
Besides all that, cloud-hosted Redmine tends to offer higher speed and performance than th in-house solution.
Security above all else
By and large, hosted Redmine tends to be much safer compared to the other option. Compaties that self-host often put lower priority on security issues to their own detriment. In contrast for the companies offering Redmine hosting, security is often the number one concern as their whole business stands and falls with their ability to protect their client's data accordingly.
Fast deployment
Getting everything in order before deploying an in-house solution takes days, perhaps even weeks of work before the IT infrastructure is ready to use and your admins are trained to be up to the task. Choose a cloud solution and you might be working on your project the very same day.
Ongoing support
Should you encounter any problems or issues with Redmine, your hosting provider should be able to promptly assist you. Nonstop customer service is a common feature for most of the big provider names in this business. Fast problem solving by people who know your particular configuration – that is another perk of this solution.
Hosting or in-house - what do you think is the right option for you and why? Let us know in the comments!
