VPS hosting & Web infrastructure
Your project deserves infrastructure tailored to it.
An application is more than just its interface. NuWide designs and configures the infrastructure that powers it: servers, deployment, security, data, and operations.
VisitorsBrowsers, mobile devices, integrations
HTTPS · Reverse proxyEncryption, routing, service exposure
ApplicationInterface, API, business logic
Services · EmployeesBackground tasks, asynchronous processing
DataDatabase, files
VPS · SystemLinux, networking, access
Infrastructure is part of the project
The server is not a separate stage of development.
A high-performance, reliable application also depends on what happens after deployment. Infrastructure choices directly influence its behavior: NuWide therefore treats the application and its environment as a single, integrated whole.
Performance
The configuration of the server, cache, and services affects perceived speed.
Security
The services presented, access points, and system configuration are all part of the website’s interface.
Deployment
A repeatable deployment process minimizes errors and facilitates future updates.
Availability
Architectural and operational choices impact service continuity.
Evolution
A well-structured environment is better equipped to accommodate new requirements.
Maintenance
A well-organized and well-documented system is easier to update over time.
What NuWide offers
From the system to the application.
Each component is implemented as needed for the project. The exact scope—whether just implementation or ongoing administration and maintenance—is defined for each service.
VPS & Linux
Selection and setup of the server environment based on the project’s requirements.
Reverse proxy & web exposure
Nginx, HTTPS, routing, and clean service exposure.
Applications
Deployment and operation of Django/Python applications and Nuxt frontends.
Data
PostgreSQL and related data services, where applicable.
Services & staff
Asynchronous processes, application services, and background tasks when the application requires them.
Performance
Server configuration, caching, and delivery pipeline optimization where applicable.
Security
System hardening and reduction of the attack surface.
Backup & restore
Strategy is defined based on criticality and the environment, when it is part of the service.
Administration & maintenance
Monitoring and evolution of the environment over time, as specified in the relevant contract.
Not just another generic VPS
A more powerful machine won’t fix a poorly designed architecture.
NuWide does not start with a predefined resource grid. The number of virtual processors, memory, or storage are the results of analysis, not the starting point. It is an engineering approach, rather than a standardized product sheet.
Scoping process: first, project analysis; then, resources.
First, understand
- The application — its architecture and services
- His responsibilities — uses and their frequency
- Its processing — calculations, imports, background tasks
- Its data — volume, sensitivity, access
- Its evolution — What’s next
Next, resize
- Virtual processors
- Thesis
- Storage
- Services
Resources tailored to actual needs, adjustable as the project evolves.
Performance
Performance is a factor throughout the entire chain.
Slow page loading isn’t always caused by the browser. Every link in the chain matters: server configuration, cache, the application, and data access are analyzed together, based on actual measurements rather than generic values.
Browser
Page rendering, resources, and file sizes.
Network
Distance, protocols, and compression.
Reverse proxy
HTTPS, caching, and request distribution.
Application
Processing, APIs, and server-side rendering.
Data
Queries, index, and file access.
Security
Secure the application without neglecting the system that performs hosting.
Even a well-written application remains vulnerable if its environment is not equally secure. Security measures are selected based on the project’s criticality, with a clear objective: to reduce the attack surface and limit the impact of a potential incident. No connected system is entirely risk-free.
Learn about our approach to cybersecurityMinimal exposure
Only the necessary services are accessible.
HTTPS
Encrypted data exchanges between visitors and the server.
System configuration
Hardening of security settings is performed based on server usage.
Rights & access
Accounts, keys, and privileges are limited to what is necessary.
Updates
Long-term monitoring of the system and its components.
Isolation
Separate services and distinct rights where applicable.
Backups
Backup and restore strategy based on the service provided.
Logging
Useful logs for troubleshooting and fixing issues.
When a VPS is the right choice
A controlled environment, when the project warrants it.
- The application incorporates specific business logic.
- It relies on several services that must work together.
- It performs background tasks or scheduled processes.
- It uses a database and dedicated application services.
- It requires a specific server configuration.
- It must be able to evolve without being constrained by the limitations of standard shared hosting.
From code to production
A single point of contact, from the pixel to the server.
Designing, developing, deploying, hosting, and maintaining are interconnected steps. Understanding the product as a whole prevents a decision made at one stage from creating difficulties at the next.
01 — Design
Understanding user needs and defining the product.
02 — Development
Build the application and its interfaces.
03 — Deployment
Deploy to production in a reproducible manner.
04 — Infrastructure
Configure and secure the runtime environment.
05 — Maintenance
Monitor, correct, and refine over time.
Sample architecture
What a production application might look like.
This diagram illustrates a common architecture for a Django and Nuxt application. This is not a one-size-fits-all model: each project is given the architecture that best suits its use cases, data, and constraints.
User
Browser or mobile
- HTTPS
Reverse proxy
Nginx · TLS · routing
Frontend
Nuxt · server-side rendering
API & business logic
Django · Python
Services & staff
Background tasks, processing
Data
PostgreSQL · files
VPS Linux
System · Services · access
Operation
- Deployment
- Updates
- Newspapers
- Backups
Depending on the agreed-upon service.
Hosting and liability
Who does what—with complete transparency.
NuWide does not own its own data centers. Servers are provided by an infrastructure provider, selected on a project-by-project basis; NuWide manages the applications running on them.
The infrastructure provider
- Provides virtual servers.
- Operates the data centers and the physical network.
- His availability depends on his own commitments.
NuWide
- We’ll work with you to choose the right environment for your project.
- Configure, deploy, and secure the server and the application.
- Manages and maintains the environment as part of the agreed-upon service.
Frequently asked questions
VPS Hosting: Your Questions.
A VPS (virtual private server) is a virtual machine hosted on a physical server provided by an infrastructure provider. It has its own operating system and allocated resources, and can be configured according to the application’s needs.
A VPS allows you to choose and configure the environment: versions, services, databases, background tasks, reverse proxy, and access rules. This is useful when an application requires more control than a standardized environment can provide.
No. A simple website can function properly on shared hosting or a managed hosting solution. The choice depends on the application, its processing requirements, its data, and its operational constraints: the architecture must remain proportionate to the need.
This is possible after an analysis of the technology, code, dependencies, data, access, and migration constraints. This analysis determines whether the application can be taken over as-is, adapted, or if preliminary work is required.
Yes, when administration and maintenance are included in the service. The scope of these services—updates, monitoring, backups, and enhancements—and the terms of service are specified in the contract.
With shared hosting, the environment is shared and preconfigured by the hosting provider: it’s simple and suitable for many websites. A VPS offers greater control over the configuration and installed services, but requires you to handle the administration yourself.
This depends on the infrastructure provider and the region selected for the project. The location is chosen in consultation with you based on your requirements—users, nature of the data, and any applicable obligations—and specified for each project.
Backups are scheduled when the infrastructure or maintenance service includes them. What is backed up, the frequency, the retention period, and the restoration procedure are then defined in writing for the project.
Your infrastructure
Your application deserves better than a randomly chosen server.
Let’s discuss your architecture, your constraints, and how your project needs to function in production.