Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is backend?
The backend is the part of the application that runs on the server side. Responsible for logic, database, security and communication with the frontend. In cPanel hosting, the most common backend is PHP connected to MySQL/MariaDB, and the configuration includes the PHP version, extensions, crons, file rights and database.
Definition
The backend is the part of the application that runs on the server side. Responsible for logic, database, security and communication with the frontend. In cPanel hosting, the most common backend is PHP connected to MySQL/MariaDB, and the configuration includes the PHP version, extensions, crons, file rights and database.
What does it mean in practice?
In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.