Difference between revisions of "Dedicated server"

From Pulsed Media Wiki
(→‎Popularity of Dedicated Servers)
(→‎Guides: →‎Linux: →‎Information)
 
(3 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
= Dedicated Servers =
 
= Dedicated Servers =
−
A dedicated server is a type of web hosting service where an entire physical server is allocated to a single user or organization. This server is not shared with any other customers, providing the user with full control and access to the server's resources, such as CPU, RAM, and storage[1]. This is an excellent solution for those who need more resources and/or options than a VPS or none of the other hosting offerings, such as seedbox or shared webhosting suits exactly to your needs.
+
A dedicated server is a physical server rented entirely by one user or organization. Unlike shared hosting or VPS (Virtual Private Server), no other customers share the server’s resources (CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth), giving you full control, high performance, and enhanced security.
  
−
Dedicated servers offer a high level of control and performance, making them a good choice for websites and applications that require a lot of resources. However, they are more expensive and require more technical knowledge to manage than other hosting options.
+
This makes dedicated servers ideal for demanding applications where performance, stability, and control are crucial—such as large websites, streaming platforms, AI workloads, or complex databases.
  
−
== Advantages of Dedicated Servers ==
+
== Key Advantages ==
−
Dedicated servers come with several advantages. They offer high performance, security, and flexibility. Since the server is not shared, users have full control over the server's resources, which can lead to improved performance for their websites or applications[1].
+
Full Resource Access: 100% of the server’s resources are yours, ensuring consistent performance.
  
−
== Disadvantages of Dedicated Servers ==
+
Maximum Control: You have admin (root) access to install and configure anything as needed.
−
However, dedicated servers also have some disadvantages. They are usually more expensive than shared hosting or VPS hosting. Also, managing a dedicated server requires more technical knowledge, and users are responsible for all the server management tasks[2].
 
  
−
== Use Cases for Dedicated Servers ==
+
Better Security: No shared environment means reduced risk from other users.
−
Dedicated servers are ideal for applications that require a lot of dedicated resources, such as video streaming, seedboxes, video transcoding/encoding, AI Inference or Machine Learning, large databases, and big data applications. They are also a good choice for users that require high security and control over their server environment.
 
  
−
The use cases are as varied as there are users, covers almost all computing needs there are.
+
Customizability: Tailor the OS, software stack, and security settings to your needs.
−
Whatever a seedbox, vps, shared webhosting, vpn etc. can do for you, dedicated server(s) can do it for you as well. Ultimately, everything runs on a dedicated server.
+
 
 +
Scalability (to a point): Servers can often be upgraded with more RAM, storage, etc.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
== Main Disadvantages ==
 +
Higher Cost: More expensive than shared or VPS hosting.
 +
 
 +
Requires Technical Skill: Managing a server demands system administration knowledge.
 +
 
 +
Responsibility: You handle software updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting (unless you choose a managed plan).
 +
 
 +
Single Point of Failure: If the hardware fails, your services go offline (unless redundancy is set up).
 +
 
 +
== Common Use Cases ==
 +
Dedicated servers are used for:
 +
 
 +
High-traffic websites and e-commerce platforms
 +
 
 +
Video streaming and media servers
 +
 
 +
Game servers (e.g. Minecraft, CS:GO)
 +
 
 +
AI and machine learning model training
 +
 
 +
Big data and analytics
 +
 
 +
Hosting many websites or reselling hosting
 +
 
 +
Applications requiring strict data compliance and isolation
  
 
== Choosing a Dedicated Server ==
 
== Choosing a Dedicated Server ==
−
When choosing a dedicated server, users should consider their resource needs, budget, technical knowledge, and the level of control they want over the server[3]. They should also consider the reliability and reputation of the hosting provider.
+
When selecting a server, consider:
 +
 
 +
Performance Needs: Prioritize CPU, RAM, disk speed (SSD vs HDD), or bandwidth based on your workload.
 +
 
 +
Budget: Prices range from budget-friendly to enterprise-grade.
 +
 
 +
Management Level: Choose unmanaged if you have technical expertise, or managed if you want the host to handle setup, updates, and security.
 +
 
 +
Provider Reputation: Look for good uptime, support, and infrastructure.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
== Pulsed Media Dedicated servers. ==
 +
 
 +
Minidedicated servers - minidedis.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+ Minidedicated Servers - Finland
 +
|-
 +
! Model
 +
! Monthly Cost
 +
! CPU
 +
! CPU Performance (Single/Multi-thread)
 +
! RAM
 +
! Storage
 +
! Bandwidth
 +
|-
 +
| MD20
 +
| 31.58€
 +
| Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz
 +
| 1202 / 3505
 +
| 16GB DDR4
 +
| 4000GB NVMe
 +
| 1Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| MD30
 +
| 25.95€
 +
| Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz
 +
| 1245 / 3737
 +
| 32GB DDR4
 +
| 2000GB NVMe
 +
| 1Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| MD16
 +
| 23.50€
 +
| Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz
 +
| 1202 / 3505
 +
| 16GB DDR4
 +
| 1000GB NVMe
 +
| 1Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| MD17
 +
| 21.84€
 +
| Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz
 +
| 1202 / 3505
 +
| 16GB DDR4
 +
| 2000GB NVMe
 +
| 1Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| MD2
 +
| 22.37€
 +
| Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz
 +
| 1245 / 3737
 +
| 16GB DDR4
 +
| 2000GB NVMe
 +
| 1Gbps Unmetered
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
 
 +
== Dedicated servers ==
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+ Dedicated Servers - Finland
 +
|-
 +
! Model
 +
! Monthly Cost
 +
! CPU
 +
! RAM
 +
! Storage
 +
! Bandwidth
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="6" | 10G Unmetered Servers - Custom Config
 +
|-
 +
| Dell C1100
 +
| 149.99€
 +
| Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core
 +
| Upto 576GB ECC DDR3
 +
| Upto 80TB
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| SC FatTwin X9
 +
| 149.99€
 +
| Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core
 +
| Upto 384GB ECC DDR3
 +
| Upto 120TB
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| QCS210 Storage
 +
| 199.99€
 +
| Intel Xeon E5-v1 Series 6-core
 +
| Upto 576GB ECC DDR3
 +
| Upto 240TB
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="6" | Custom Built Dedicated Servers Finland
 +
|-
 +
| AMD EPYC™ 216TB
 +
| 449€
 +
| AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen1 CPU
 +
| 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM
 +
| 12x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 500GB NVMe
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| AMD Ryzen™ 108TB
 +
| 349€
 +
| AMD Ryzen™ 5900X 12c/24t CPU
 +
| 128GB DDR4 RAM
 +
| 6x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2TB NVMe
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| AMD EPYC™-24 432TB
 +
| 1299€
 +
| AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU
 +
| 256GB ECC DDR4 RAM
 +
| 24x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2x4TB NVMe
 +
| 10Gbps Unmetered
 +
|-
 +
| AMD EPYC™-81 1.4PB 20Gbps
 +
| 2899€
 +
| AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU
 +
| 512GB ECC DDR4 RAM
 +
| 36x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 45x18TB JBOD SATA + 2x4TB NVMe
 +
| 20Gbps Unmetered
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
== Dedicated seedboxes ==
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+ Managed Dediseedboxes - Finland
 +
|-
 +
! Model
 +
! Monthly Cost
 +
! CPU
 +
! RAM
 +
! Storage
 +
! Network Speed
 +
! Traffic
 +
! Location
 +
|-
 +
| F21-MDS-20TB
 +
| 39.99€
 +
| AMD Opteron 6 core 1.8Ghz
 +
| 24GB ECC Ram
 +
| 20TB: 4x5TB RAID0 HDD
 +
| 1Gbps
 +
| 100TB
 +
| Helsinki, Finland
 +
|-
 +
| F19-MDS-32TB
 +
| 49.99€
 +
| AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz
 +
| 24GB ECC Ram
 +
| 32TB: 4x8TB RAID0 HDD
 +
| 1Gbps
 +
| 100TB
 +
| Helsinki, Finland
 +
|-
 +
| F22-ZEN-8TB
 +
| 79.99€
 +
| AMD Ryzen 3400G 4C/8T 3.7Ghz/4.2Ghz
 +
| 32GB DDR4 3000 Ram
 +
| 8TB: 2x4TB SATA SSD
 +
| 1Gbps
 +
| 100TB
 +
| Helsinki, Finland
 +
|-
 +
| F21-MDS-42TB
 +
| 109.99€
 +
| AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz
 +
| 24GB ECC Ram
 +
| 42TB: 4x14TB RAID5 HDD
 +
| 1Gbps
 +
| 100TB
 +
| Helsinki, Finland
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
 
  
 
== Managing a Dedicated Server ==
 
== Managing a Dedicated Server ==
−
Managing a dedicated server involves installing and configuring the server software, monitoring the server's performance, ensuring the server's security, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Some hosting providers offer managed services, where they take care of these tasks for the user.
+
Managing involves setting up the OS, installing software, securing the server, monitoring resources, applying updates, and creating backups. Unmanaged plans require hands-on technical skills; managed plans offload these tasks to the hosting provider.
  
−
== Popularity of Dedicated Servers ==
+
== Why Dedicated Servers Are Still Popular ==
−
Despite their cost, dedicated servers are popular for their performance and flexibility. They are used by a wide range of individuals, businesses and organizations, from individual hobbyists all the way to large corporations[4].
+
Despite the rise of cloud hosting, dedicated servers remain popular for their raw performance, reliability, and total control. They’re often more cost-effective for sustained heavy workloads and are trusted by businesses, developers, and advanced users alike.
  
 
== Pulsed Media and Dedicated Servers ==
 
== Pulsed Media and Dedicated Servers ==
−
[[Pulsed Media]] offers dedicated servers as part of their services[5].
+
[[Pulsed Media]] offers dedicated servers tailored to a variety of needs—whether it’s storage-heavy setups, high-performance networking, or resource-intensive applications. They provide users with the full power of dedicated hosting, backed by their infrastructure and optional support resources.
−
 
 
−
[[Category:Dedicated Servers]]
 
  
−
== References ==
+
[[Category:Information]]
−
# [https://www.sitepoint.com/dedicated-server-hosting/ Advantages of Dedicated Servers]
 
−
# [https://www.techradar.com/news/shared-hosting-vs-dedicated-hosting-which-plan-should-i-choose Disadvantages of Dedicated Servers]
 
−
# [https://www.techradar.com/news/which-dedicated-server-should-i-use Choosing a Dedicated Server]
 
−
# [https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-dedicated-web-hosting-services Popularity of Dedicated Servers]
 
−
# [https://pulsedmedia.com/ Pulsed Media Dedicated Servers]
 

Latest revision as of 10:15, 11 June 2025

Dedicated Servers

A dedicated server is a physical server rented entirely by one user or organization. Unlike shared hosting or VPS (Virtual Private Server), no other customers share the server’s resources (CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth), giving you full control, high performance, and enhanced security.

This makes dedicated servers ideal for demanding applications where performance, stability, and control are crucial—such as large websites, streaming platforms, AI workloads, or complex databases.

Key Advantages

Full Resource Access: 100% of the server’s resources are yours, ensuring consistent performance.

Maximum Control: You have admin (root) access to install and configure anything as needed.

Better Security: No shared environment means reduced risk from other users.

Customizability: Tailor the OS, software stack, and security settings to your needs.

Scalability (to a point): Servers can often be upgraded with more RAM, storage, etc.


Main Disadvantages

Higher Cost: More expensive than shared or VPS hosting.

Requires Technical Skill: Managing a server demands system administration knowledge.

Responsibility: You handle software updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting (unless you choose a managed plan).

Single Point of Failure: If the hardware fails, your services go offline (unless redundancy is set up).

Common Use Cases

Dedicated servers are used for:

High-traffic websites and e-commerce platforms

Video streaming and media servers

Game servers (e.g. Minecraft, CS:GO)

AI and machine learning model training

Big data and analytics

Hosting many websites or reselling hosting

Applications requiring strict data compliance and isolation

Choosing a Dedicated Server

When selecting a server, consider:

Performance Needs: Prioritize CPU, RAM, disk speed (SSD vs HDD), or bandwidth based on your workload.

Budget: Prices range from budget-friendly to enterprise-grade.

Management Level: Choose unmanaged if you have technical expertise, or managed if you want the host to handle setup, updates, and security.

Provider Reputation: Look for good uptime, support, and infrastructure.


Pulsed Media Dedicated servers.

Minidedicated servers - minidedis.

Minidedicated Servers - Finland
Model Monthly Cost CPU CPU Performance (Single/Multi-thread) RAM Storage Bandwidth
MD20 31.58€ Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz 1202 / 3505 16GB DDR4 4000GB NVMe 1Gbps Unmetered
MD30 25.95€ Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz 1245 / 3737 32GB DDR4 2000GB NVMe 1Gbps Unmetered
MD16 23.50€ Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz 1202 / 3505 16GB DDR4 1000GB NVMe 1Gbps Unmetered
MD17 21.84€ Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz 1202 / 3505 16GB DDR4 2000GB NVMe 1Gbps Unmetered
MD2 22.37€ Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz 1245 / 3737 16GB DDR4 2000GB NVMe 1Gbps Unmetered


Dedicated servers

Dedicated Servers - Finland
Model Monthly Cost CPU RAM Storage Bandwidth
10G Unmetered Servers - Custom Config
Dell C1100 149.99€ Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core Upto 576GB ECC DDR3 Upto 80TB 10Gbps Unmetered
SC FatTwin X9 149.99€ Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core Upto 384GB ECC DDR3 Upto 120TB 10Gbps Unmetered
QCS210 Storage 199.99€ Intel Xeon E5-v1 Series 6-core Upto 576GB ECC DDR3 Upto 240TB 10Gbps Unmetered
Custom Built Dedicated Servers Finland
AMD EPYC™ 216TB 449€ AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen1 CPU 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM 12x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 500GB NVMe 10Gbps Unmetered
AMD Ryzen™ 108TB 349€ AMD Ryzen™ 5900X 12c/24t CPU 128GB DDR4 RAM 6x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2TB NVMe 10Gbps Unmetered
AMD EPYC™-24 432TB 1299€ AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU 256GB ECC DDR4 RAM 24x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2x4TB NVMe 10Gbps Unmetered
AMD EPYC™-81 1.4PB 20Gbps 2899€ AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU 512GB ECC DDR4 RAM 36x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 45x18TB JBOD SATA + 2x4TB NVMe 20Gbps Unmetered


Dedicated seedboxes

Managed Dediseedboxes - Finland
Model Monthly Cost CPU RAM Storage Network Speed Traffic Location
F21-MDS-20TB 39.99€ AMD Opteron 6 core 1.8Ghz 24GB ECC Ram 20TB: 4x5TB RAID0 HDD 1Gbps 100TB Helsinki, Finland
F19-MDS-32TB 49.99€ AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz 24GB ECC Ram 32TB: 4x8TB RAID0 HDD 1Gbps 100TB Helsinki, Finland
F22-ZEN-8TB 79.99€ AMD Ryzen 3400G 4C/8T 3.7Ghz/4.2Ghz 32GB DDR4 3000 Ram 8TB: 2x4TB SATA SSD 1Gbps 100TB Helsinki, Finland
F21-MDS-42TB 109.99€ AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz 24GB ECC Ram 42TB: 4x14TB RAID5 HDD 1Gbps 100TB Helsinki, Finland


Managing a Dedicated Server

Managing involves setting up the OS, installing software, securing the server, monitoring resources, applying updates, and creating backups. Unmanaged plans require hands-on technical skills; managed plans offload these tasks to the hosting provider.

Why Dedicated Servers Are Still Popular

Despite the rise of cloud hosting, dedicated servers remain popular for their raw performance, reliability, and total control. They’re often more cost-effective for sustained heavy workloads and are trusted by businesses, developers, and advanced users alike.

Pulsed Media and Dedicated Servers

Pulsed Media offers dedicated servers tailored to a variety of needs—whether it’s storage-heavy setups, high-performance networking, or resource-intensive applications. They provide users with the full power of dedicated hosting, backed by their infrastructure and optional support resources.

Retrieved from "https://wiki.pulsedmedia.com/index.php?title=Dedicated_server&oldid=1003139"