Our Cloud-based web servers use SSDs, which is short for Solid State Drive – although we like to call it the Super Speedy Drive! It’s a new and improved version of traditional Hard Disk Drives, or HDDs. SSDs are speedy because they don’t have any moving parts, and are much more reliable than the older alternatives.
Durability
A huge problem with traditional hard drives was their unreliability. HDDs were prone to failing because their continuously moving parts generated heat. SSDs don’t have this problem, as they don’t have any moving parts. They’re much cooler, and also more shock-resistant than HDDs.
Speed
SSDs are generally more speedy. They’re approx 3 times faster than HDDs. You’ll have faster boot times, faster application loading, and better system responsiveness. With SSDs, everyone wins.