How to choose a dedicated server
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Start with the workload
A dedicated server gives one customer the physical machine’s resources. Begin by listing the applications you intend to run and the services they depend on. CPU usage, memory demand, storage latency and network traffic often matter more than a single headline specification.

Cores or clock speed?
Software that executes work serially can benefit from faster individual cores. Highly parallel workloads may benefit from more cores. Benchmark a representative application instead of comparing CPU names alone. Include operating system overhead and leave capacity for peak demand.

Plan memory and storage together
Working datasets and database caches drive memory needs. NVMe storage can help random I/O workloads, while capacity-focused disks may suit archives. RAID can improve availability, but it does not replace an independent backup.

Bring the network into the decision
Consider the distance between users and the server, available bandwidth and transfer allowances. Test latency from the regions where your customers are located. Estimate expected monthly transfers and investigate sustained peak requirements.

Validate before committing
Document your required operating system, licensing, access controls, backups and support expectations. Test representative traffic and agree a recovery plan before moving a business-critical workload.


Hostingard planning brief. Confirm the selected configuration, current availability, pricing and service scope in a written quotation.