Dedicated Server Selection: CPU, RAM, NVMe and Location

A dedicated server assigns physical CPU, memory, storage and network resources to one customer. It is suitable for sustained workloads, virtualization, large databases and applications that need predictable performance.

CPU selection

High clock speed can matter for latency-sensitive workloads, while additional cores benefit parallel processing and virtualization. Compare processor generation, core count, frequency and workload-specific benchmarks.

Memory planning

Reserve capacity for the operating system, database, applications and growth. Virtualization hosts must include memory for the hypervisor and every guest. ECC memory is preferred for critical server workloads.

Storage design

NVMe offers low latency and high IOPS for databases and virtual machines. RAID can improve availability but does not replace backups. Keep tested copies outside the server.

Network and location

Port speed and monthly traffic allowance are different values. Choose a location near the main user base and review DDoS protection, upstream connectivity and support scope.

Managed or unmanaged

On unmanaged servers, updates, firewall rules, monitoring and backups remain the customer's responsibility. Confirm exactly what the provider manages before ordering.