SSD / NVMe

SSD (Solid State Drive) and NVMe are modern storage technologies that store data with no mechanically moving parts — unlike classic hard drives (HDD). As a result, they access data much faster, which in hosting ✕ Web hosting is renting space on a server so your website is reachable around the clock. The host takes care of the technology, security, and availability. More in the glossary → means shorter load times and a snappier website. NVMe is the even faster variant, which through a more direct connection reaches far higher speeds than ordinary SSDs. In hosting, "SSD or NVMe storage" is therefore a quality and performance feature. See which providers use it in the best web hosting comparison.