How Evolution Host Beat DDoS with OVHcloud Hosting

High-level bullet points

• Persistent DDoS attacks disrupted service for Evolution Host and its clients.
• They leveraged OVHcloud’s DDoS protection, bare metal servers, VPS hosting, and global footprint to block attacks, enhance performance, and grow their business.
• OVHcloud’s reliability and scalability empowered Evolution Host’s expansion plans, positioning them to innovate and grow.

Client 

Evolution Host leverages enterprise-grade hardware to offer Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting to its clients, many of whom are in the gaming community. Unlike shared hosting, where multiple users share the same physical server, VPS hosting uses virtualization technology to partition a physical server into multiple virtual servers, each with dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth. Founded with a mission to "Invent the Future," Evolution Host combines low prices with outstanding service, earning a global reputation for its critically acclaimed, responsive support. They operate in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Finland, Poland, France, Asia, India, and Australia.

Challenges

Evolution Host faced a significant issue from DDoS attacks that threatened service availability and business continuity. Clients frequently experienced downtime due to persistent attacks. The company identified two critical needs. First, to protect their clients from the attacks; second, to capitalize on the opportunity to address a gap in the market, as no provider in their business category adequately protected clients from persistent DDoS threats. 

Solutions

Evolution Host turned to OVHcloud for its DDoS protection and bare metal dedicated servers. OVHcloud’s massive DDoS mitigation and absorption capacity blocked most attack traffic before it reached Evolution Host’s infrastructure. Bolstered by OVHcloud’s customizable network firewall, Evolution Host was now able to manage any residual attack traffic using in-house mitigation techniques.

Additionally, they utilize OVHcloud’s bare metal servers, which serve as a cost-efficient platform to deploy Quick Emulator (QEMU) Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) VPS. OVHcloud’s extensive server locations align with Evolution Host’s global reach, enabling low-latency services for clients worldwide.

These solutions empowered Evolution Host to launch dedicated DDoS-protected VPS and remote DDoS protection products, addressing the unique needs of their client base. “Once we found OVHcloud, we haven't looked back,” said Alexander Grey, Founder) with Evolution Host.

Results

OVHcloud delivered transformative results for Evolution Host. DDoS protection proved critical, enabling Evolution Host to maintain uptime for clients facing constant attacks. A notable example involved a large client suffering round-the-clock DDoS hits. After migrating to an OVHcloud-based server, that client experienced no further disruptions.

OVHcloud’s reliable, enterprise-grade hardware minimized downtime, a critical factor in an industry where outages translate to lost revenue. Hardware failures became rare, and OVHcloud’s proactive monitoring and rapid data center intervention ensured quick resolutions.

The reliability and cost-effectiveness of OVHcloud’s solutions supported Evolution Host’s expansion, enabling them to serve a broader client base, including those with high-security requirements or wide geographic reach.

Future Plans

Evolution Host plans to integrate OVHcloud solutions into future services, leveraging their reliability, scalability, and DDoS protection to stay at the forefront of hosting innovation. They are exploring the use of OVHcloud VPS to introduce HTTP caching and fast download URLs for game servers, as well as CDN-like services for static assets. These initiatives leverage OVHcloud’s excellent cost-to-performance ratios and robust network performance, which will enable Evolution Host to enhance service delivery for gaming clients.

They see OVHcloud as integral to expansion and innovation. “Each new location OVHcloud serves allows us to expand our reach and our infrastructure,” said Alexander Grey. Evolution Host’s commitment to remaining “one step ahead” aligns with OVHcloud’s evolving capabilities, ensuring continued success for their clients.
 

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