Web Hosting Storage

BryanPulge10

Hi, our company hosts a self-written PHP program that we use for our daily work functions, like order management and accounts receivables / payables, etc. We're slowly uploading scans from several years ago and we're starting to exceed our storage limits. Is there a way to purchase additional storage or any other solutions? Thank you for your time and response.

EzekielDenham

Hello Bryan,

I understand that your self-written PHP program—handling order management, accounts receivables/payables, and scanning archival documents—is starting to exceed your current storage limits. We have several scalable solutions to help you manage your data efficiently:

Option 1: Purchase Additional Storage

You can opt to purchase additional storage directly through our hosting plans. This is a seamless way to expand your current environment without changing your workflow. Please let us know your required storage capacity, and we’ll provide you with pricing and an upgrade timeline. Simply open a ticket in your Client Area and we'll respond quickly.

Option 2: Integrate Cloud Storage (e.g., Google Cloud Storage)

For a robust, scalable, and cost-effective solution, we recommend offloading older scans or archival files to a cloud storage service like Google Cloud Storage. This option not only frees up your primary hosting space but also leverages the high availability and security of cloud storage.

Below is a sample PHP code snippet demonstrating how to integrate Google Cloud Storage into your application:

<?php
require 'vendor/autoload.php';

use Google\Cloud\Storage\StorageClient;

// Instantiate the Google Cloud Storage client with your service account key
$storage = new StorageClient([
'keyFilePath' => '/path/to/your-service-account.json'
]);

// Define the bucket where you want to store your files
$bucket = $storage->bucket('your-bucket-name');

// Upload a file to Google Cloud Storage
$filePath = '/path/to/local/file.pdf';
$fileHandle = fopen($filePath, 'r');
$object = $bucket->upload($fileHandle, [
'name' => 'archive/file.pdf' // Customize the file path within the bucket
]);

echo "File uploaded successfully to Google Cloud Storage!";
?>

This code helps you to connect your PHP application with Google Cloud Storage, making it easier to offload files and manage your storage needs effectively.

Option 3: Explore Alternative Cloud Storage Providers

Other reliable cloud storage providers include Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. These platforms offer similar benefits such as scalability, security, and competitive pricing. They also come with comprehensive SDKs and documentation to help you integrate seamlessly with your PHP applications.

Next Steps

Discuss Requirements: Let us know your anticipated storage requirements and preferred solution so we can tailor our recommendations.
Integration Support: If you decide to integrate a cloud storage solution, our support team is available to assist with setup and migration.
Plan Upgrade: If additional on-host storage is more suitable, we can expedite an upgrade to your current hosting plan.

We’re committed to providing you with a reliable, secure, and scalable hosting environment. Please reply with any questions or further details about your needs, and we’ll be happy to help you choose the best solution.

Best regards,
Ezekiel