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Cloud computing usage pattern. Can I have some port open within an app running in a cloud?

Hi!

I'm developing a small web service which will partially rely on SMTP and FTP servers. I'm interested is it possible for me to create an app that will run within a cloud and still have some port open? I know I can forward request to a cloud after a request to port is made but is it possible to be handled by cloud from the beginning?

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It depends almost entirely on where your web service is hosted in the cloud.

Having said that, I would say in the majority of cases you can have ports opened, and thus make it a purely cloud hosted solution.

It all depends on your host provider and probably the type of hosting you're paying for.

Bravax  2009-10-27 11:25:43
Mmm. Could you please clarify - if I want such usecase to work I'll still have to pay both for cloud service and my hosting, right? (I think I was missing this point). Also - could you please recommend hosting provider that'll support purely cloud hosted application?
Nikolay R  2009-10-27 11:33:10
It depends which package you buy, I would imagine if you buy the right one, they'll come combined. Unfortunately I'd need much more information before recommending one... You might want to look at Rackspace, Amazon S3, or a local cloud provider.
Bravax  2009-10-27 11:40:13
I'll try to narrow the possibilities: I'm talking about .NET. Is it possible to do such a thing with MS Azure?
Nikolay R  2009-10-27 12:42:37
I've found GoGrid as a possible option. Thank you very much.
Nikolay R  2009-10-27 12:56:50

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