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What is cloud linux OS

Hi,
I see some products like this on this websites -https://cpanel.net/products/
Is this cloudlinux OS does it like they give you a linux box where you can host your services ?
and i see one immunify 360 thing there does it like provide security ?
How secure are renting servers like this. Do they offer good protection against hacking ??
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mostly agreed except for

3) the answer is actually yes. they often come with a few limitations, though. for example, you probably won't be able to run an ssh server on the regular port and most likely won't be able to send email.

5 b) hmm... i would actually BUY the machines, lease network links, setup my own network equipments, possibly with my own AS... but that probably should be called c). using lxd is by no means a good generic advice security wise. it may be a good idea in many situations but not required or desirable or just not the only or best way to achieve anything in others.