Custom Dedicated Server
Build your own dedicated server
With OVHcloud, crafting your perfect dedicated server means access to precise customization. Start by selecting the ideal server model that is fine-tuned to your specific needs and budget.
You can choose from a range of powerful processors, including the latest Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC CPUs, to ensure your server has the horsepower to handle your workloads. Equip your server with the perfect amount of RAM, prioritizing speed and capacity to support your applications and data processing requirements.
Select from a variety of high-performance NVMe SSDs, versatile SATA SSDs, or cost-effective HDDs to optimize your data access and storage capacity. Enhance your server's network capabilities with options for increased bandwidth, public or private network connectivity, and DDoS protection to safeguard your online presence.
Benefits of Customize your own server
When you choose to customize your dedicated machine with OVHcloud, you unlock a range of benefits designed to optimize performance, connectivity, and control.
Tailored Performance
Selecting the right processor, RAM, and storage configuration ensures your server can handle the specific demands of your applications and workloads. Whether you require high-frequency processing, extensive memory capacity, or a blend of fast and spacious storage options, customization empowers you to fine-tune your system for optimal performance.
Enhanced Connectivity
OVHcloud's vRack private network provides a secure and efficient connection between your server and other OVHcloud services. This private network allows for seamless data transfer and communication within your OVHcloud ecosystem, enhancing your infrastructure's overall performance and security.
Flexible Software Options
With a wide range of operating system choices, you can tailor your server environment to your exact needs. From various Linux distributions to Windows Server, you have the freedom to select the OS that best suits your applications and workflows. This flexibility extends to control panels, database software, and virtualization tools, giving you complete control over your server's software stack.
Why choose a OVHcloud for a Custom Dedicated Servers?
OVHcloud provides a compelling rent a server platform for deploying custom dedicated servers, offering a unique blend of performance, reliability, and value.
Uncompromising Performance
Dedicated resources ensure your system operates at peak performance, with no CPU, RAM, or storage competition. OVHcloud's systems are meticulously designed and maintained to deliver optimal configurations for your specific workloads.
High Availability
With rapid deployment options across a global network of datacenters, OVHcloud ensures your bare metal server is readily accessible and resilient. Their high-availability infrastructure minimizes downtime and maximizes service continuity for your critical applications.
Scalable Solutions
OVHcloud's dedicated systems provide a solid foundation for scalable infrastructure. Seamless integration with other OVHcloud solutions, such as Hosted Private Cloud and Public Cloud, allows you to expand your resources as your needs evolve.
Innovative Technology
OVHcloud leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance server performance and efficiency. This includes innovative cooling solutions and proprietary network technologies like OVHcloud Link Aggregation (OLA) to optimize server operation.
Transparent Pricing
OVHcloud offers clear and predictable pricing with no hidden costs. Enjoy features like unlimited traffic, anti-DDoS protection, and generous storage allowances included by default, ensuring cost-effective server solutions.
Certified Compliance
OVHcloud prioritizes security and compliance. Our servers hold various certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701, CSA Star, SOC 1-2 type 1, and HDS, demonstrating their commitment to meeting industry standards.
How Do I Choose the Right Specifications for My Custom Server?
Choosing the right specifications and operating systems for your dedicated server for your custom server involves carefully considering your specific needs and priorities. Begin by assessing your performance requirements, factoring in the intensity of your applications, the volume of traffic you expect, and the complexity of your processing.
Next, determine your storage needs, balancing capacity with the speed and reliability of different storage types, such as NVMe SSDs, SATA SSDs, and HDDs. Evaluate your network requirements, considering bandwidth, connectivity options, and security features like DDoS protection.
Finally, select an operating system that aligns with your technical expertise and application requirements, and explore additional options like GPUs or backup services to enhance your server's capabilities. By thoughtfully assessing these factors, you can configure a custom server that perfectly matches your workload demands and budget.
FAQ
What is a Custom Dedicated Server?
A custom dedicated server is, at its core, a single physical server housed in a data center entirely dedicated to your needs—and it could be a cheap dedicated server. Unlike shared hosting, where you share resources with other users, a dedicated server provides exclusive access to all its processing power, memory, and storage.
This exclusivity translates to enhanced performance, security, and control over your hosting environment. What sets a custom dedicated server apart is the ability to tailor its hardware and software components to precisely match your requirements.
You can choose the processor, RAM, network configuration, and operating system that best suits your applications, workload, and budget. This level of customization empowers you to create a server environment optimized for your specific needs.
What Can I Customize on a Dedicated Server?
Customization options are extensive when it comes to dedicated servers, you could even configure it as a server for gaming. You have the freedom to choose from a range of powerful processors, including the latest Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC CPUs, ensuring your server has the processing power to handle your workloads.
You can equip your server with a precise amount of RAM, prioritizing speed and capacity to support your applications and data processing requirements. Storage options are equally diverse, allowing you to select high-performance NVMe SSDs, versatile SATA SSDs, or cost-effective HDDs to optimize your data access and capacity.
Enhancing your server's network capabilities with options for increased bandwidth, public or private network connectivity, and DDoS protection can safeguard your online presence. You can also choose your bare metal location to optimise latency.
Finally, you can choose the operating system that aligns with your infrastructure and consider additional options like GPUs for AI or graphical processing and extra features like backups and monitoring services for a tailored solution.
What Operating Systems Are Supported on Custom Dedicated Servers?
OVHcloud offers a wide array of operating systems for your custom dedicated server. You can choose from various Linux distributions, including CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora, each with strengths and ideal use cases. If you prefer a Windows environment, Windows Server is also available in different versions. This flexibility ensures you can select the operating system that best suits your applications, development environment, and in-house expertise.