Dedicated Servers

A VPS shares the hardware of a physical server among several isolated virtual machines. A dedicated server reserves an entire physical server for you: all the CPU power, RAM and storage are yours alone, with no neighbors. It is the choice for the most demanding workloads (heavy traffic, computation, large databases).

For agencies, businesses and developers whose needs exceed a VPS: resource-hungry applications, virtualization, hosting numerous sites, compliance or maximum performance. If you are hesitating between a VPS and a dedicated server, our team can advise you via the contact form.

Yes. On the configurator, choose the server then set the number of units before continuing: each server is a separate physical machine, delivered and billed independently, all in a single order.

Yes. You have full root access on hardware that is entirely reserved for you: you install your operating system, your stack and your software with no neighbor limitations.

Unlike a VPS delivered in a few minutes, a dedicated server is physical hardware: making it available generally takes from a few minutes to a few hours. You are notified by email as soon as the server is ready, along with its connection details.

Our dedicated servers are hosted in leading European datacenters, a guarantee of performance and availability. The precise location is shown on the Dedicated servers page.

You choose your Linux distribution when ordering, at step 2 of the configurator: Ubuntu (24.04 or 22.04 LTS) or Debian 12. The server is delivered with a clean installation of that distribution, and you can ask support to reinstall it. You keep full control of the environment.

Yes. The dedicated server configurator offers licenses right after you choose the distribution: they are added to the same order as the server. Only those supported by your distribution remain selectable — cPanel/WHM, for example, is only offered on Ubuntu 24.04. Changing the distribution automatically unchecks a license that has become incompatible, so you are never billed for a key your server would reject.

By default, the server is unmanaged: you have full control of it. A managed-services option (administration and monitoring) may be offered depending on your configuration — contact us for a quote.

The available configurations and prices are presented on the Dedicated servers page; the price depends on the hardware chosen. For a custom configuration, request a quote via the contact form or write to [email protected].

Yes, you have full root access to your ServOrbit dedicated server and are free to choose the control panel you prefer. cPanel and Plesk licenses can be purchased directly from your client area, tied to your server's IP address. Automated installation takes between 15 and 30 minutes; among the distributions offered, cPanel is only compatible with Ubuntu Server 24.04, while Plesk also accepts Ubuntu 22.04 and Debian 12. DirectAdmin can also be installed manually following the official procedure.

Yes, reinstallation is possible on request to our support team (it cannot be started from the client area). It fully wipes the server disk — data, applications and configurations — and delivers a clean installation of the Linux distribution of your choice. Your dedicated IP address is preserved. Back up your data before making the request; contact our team via the contact form or at [email protected].

ServOrbit dedicated servers are connected at 1 Gbit/s. Tracking of your traffic usage is not available in the client area: to find out the included volume and the traffic conditions that apply to your plan, contact support, who will also tell you the options if your needs change.

Yes, dedicated servers are well suited for demanding real-time workloads — multiplayer games, streaming, large-scale WebSocket — since you have fully reserved hardware and a dedicated 1 Gbps connection. The Linux distribution, kernel, and network settings are entirely under your control. Available configurations and pricing are listed on the /serveurs-dedies page; for a specific need, the /contact form lets you request a quote.

All ServOrbit dedicated servers benefit from basic network-level DDoS filtering, covering common volumetric attacks. For advanced protection (application-layer mitigation, custom rules), we recommend placing your domain behind Cloudflare in proxied mode, which adds a WAF and additional malicious traffic absorption. Contact us at [email protected] to assess your specific needs.

For a team of 20 developers, a dedicated server is generally not required. Forgejo, for example, is known for its low resource footprint: it runs comfortably on a VPS with 2 to 4 GB of RAM, even with dozens of active repositories and CI pipelines. A dedicated server becomes relevant if you combine the forge with other resource-intensive services (heavy CI runners, large artifact storage, static code analysis), or if your security policies require a physically isolated environment. In most cases, starting on a ServOrbit VPS and migrating to a dedicated server if needs grow remains the most economical approach. ServOrbit dedicated servers start at 2 102 DH/month excl. VAT.

Yes, a dedicated server is well-suited for hosting a high-load internal messaging platform. Solutions such as Fluxer (AGPL-3.0 open source Discord alternative, launched January 2026) or Mattermost install via Docker Compose. For Fluxer, plan for 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM for under 100 simultaneous active members, and 4 vCPU / 4 GB RAM for 500 active members with audio calls. You get full root access to tune resources, configure outbound SMTP and set up backups. The ServOrbit VPS administration option is available if you do not want to manage the machine yourself.

It depends on the codec and number of simultaneous streams. Jellyfin in Direct Play mode is CPU-light and a VPS handles most use cases well. However, simultaneously transcoding multiple H.265 (HEVC) or MKV streams in software requires several dedicated physical cores: for 5 or more users with heavy transcoding, a dedicated server provides full hardware isolation and real physical cores, whereas a VPS shares the node's resources. See the /serveurs-dedies page for available configurations or request a quote via the contact form.

For 100 to 500 active users, Mattermost recommends at least 4 vCPU, 8 GB of RAM and fast storage (NVMe SSD); beyond 200 concurrent users, consider a two-node architecture with a separate database server. Our dedicated servers give you full root access to configure Mattermost, PostgreSQL and a reverse proxy following official guidelines. For a quote tailored to your workload, contact us via the /contact form or at [email protected].

For a team of 50 developers with integrated CI/CD (Gitea Actions or Forgejo Actions), a dedicated server with at least 8 GB RAM and NVMe SSDs is recommended: the forge itself is lightweight, but CI runners on the same machine consume peak resources. Beyond 50 developers with multiple simultaneous pipelines, isolate runners on one or more dedicated VPS. Check the /serveurs-dedies page for available configurations.

A VPS with 8 GB of RAM comfortably runs a Mattermost + Forgejo + Cal.com stack for a team of 20 to 50 people; the tipping point to dedicated hardware is when RAM, disk I/O or parallel CI builds saturate simultaneously — typically beyond 50 active users or when you add heavy background jobs (video rendering, analytics, intensive CI pipelines). Contact our team via the /contact form (type Quote) for sizing tailored to your actual workload.

Yes. A ServOrbit dedicated server gives you the full root access needed to install Docker, run Ollama (which downloads and serves models like Llama 3 or Mistral locally) and Open-WebUI as a chat interface, all in a single Docker Compose stack. AI models are memory-intensive: plan for at least 16 GB RAM for quantized 7B models, and 32 GB or more for 13B models or multi-user workloads. See `/serveurs-dedies` for available configurations.

Software 4K HDR transcoding requires at least 4 dedicated vCPUs and can struggle under simultaneous streams. A VAAPI-compatible GPU (Intel) or NVENC (Nvidia) reduces CPU load by 80% and enables multiple concurrent streams. For direct play without transcoding, a 4-core CPU is generally sufficient. ServOrbit offers dedicated servers suited to this workload.

Elasticsearch is memory-hungry: plan for at least 8 GB of RAM for a light production instance (4 GB JVM heap), and 16 GB as soon as you add Kibana or index tens of millions of documents. The JVM heap must not exceed 30 GB (compressed oops limit) and should remain below half the total RAM. To get the right configuration for your index volume and number of nodes, request a quote or technical advice through the /contact form.

Consider a dedicated server when your VPS regularly hits its limits: CPU consistently saturated, RAM fully consumed, or latency too high despite vertical scaling. Typical cases include large databases, video rendering, nested virtualization (Proxmox, ESXi) and compute-intensive workloads. A dedicated server gives you the entire machine, with no neighbors, and predictable performance. If you are unsure, our team can help you size your infrastructure through the contact form.

No: dedicated servers come with no backups and no snapshots provided: you are responsible for setting up your own backup strategy, which is inherent to the unmanaged model. We recommend combining regular backups on the server with an off-site copy to an independent storage space. For advice on the strategy that fits your needs, contact us via the `/contact` form.

Yes, ServOrbit dedicated servers give you full access to the physical machine, which lets you install Proxmox VE (or any other hypervisor such as ESXi) and create as many virtual machines or LXC containers as the server's resources allow. Reinstalling the operating system is done on request to support; it wipes the disk. To choose the right model for your virtualization workload, see the /serveurs-dedies page or contact our team via the /contact form.

Yes, out-of-band console access (IPMI/iDRAC or equivalent depending on the model) is available on request for ServOrbit dedicated servers. It allows you to reboot the server, access the BIOS, and reinstall the operating system even if the server is no longer reachable via SSH. Open a support ticket to obtain your IPMI credentials and secure connection instructions.

No. A dedicated server is allocated exclusively to you: CPU, RAM, storage and network resources are not shared with other accounts. Datacenter neighbors have no impact on your performance. This isolation is the primary reason to choose a dedicated server over a shared VPS.

Yes, ServOrbit dedicated servers are delivered with full root access, allowing you to install and configure software RAID as needed. On Ubuntu or Debian, the mdadm tool lets you create RAID 1 (mirror) or RAID 5 configurations depending on the number of available disks. Even with software RAID in place, it is strongly recommended to maintain separate and regular backups: RAID protects against disk failure, but does not replace a backup strategy in the face of logical errors or accidental deletions.

Each ServOrbit dedicated server comes with one dedicated IPv4 address included in the plan. If your project requires several IP addresses (hosting several distinct SSL certificates, advanced network services), additional IP addresses can be requested from our support team; they cannot be ordered from the client area. See the /serveurs-dedies page or contact us via the client area to find out about availability and conditions.

An IPv6 address can be provided on request: it cannot be ordered from the client area, so send the request to our support team from your client area or at [email protected]. Configuration on the system side depends on your distribution and network stack (Netplan, interfaces, Docker) — common configuration guides are available in our knowledge base. If you need assistance, our technical support team responds via your client area.

Yes, a ServOrbit dedicated server with full root access is well suited for Harbor, Gitea Packages or Zot. These registries require Docker, adequate storage for your images and a TLS certificate on a domain. Included SSD NVMe storage and generous bandwidth make it a natural choice for teams that push images frequently. See /serveurs-dedies for available configurations.

Reinstalling a dedicated server is done on request to support, not self-service from the client area: write to [email protected] specifying the server concerned and the desired distribution. The operation erases all data on the server: back up anything you want to keep before sending your request.

Absolutely: a dedicated server gives you exclusive resources (CPU, RAM, SSD storage) with no sharing with other customers, ideal for large-scale survey campaigns or surveys with massive simultaneous responses. You have full root access to optimise PHP, the database and cache. To view available configurations and pricing, see the dedicated servers page or request a quote via the /contact form.

Yes, you have full root access to your dedicated server. For Prometheus, install `node_exporter` and expose port 9100 only to your monitoring infrastructure IP. For Zabbix, install `zabbix-agent2` and set the Zabbix server address in `/etc/zabbix/zabbix_agent2.conf`. For Grafana Cloud, the Alloy agent is the recommended solution. Important: never leave metrics endpoints open to the public — exporters without authentication are regularly scanned and can reveal sensitive information about your infrastructure.

ServOrbit dedicated servers are made available within a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the chosen configuration and available stock. As soon as your server is operational, you receive a summary email containing the IP address, hostname and initial SSH credentials. This information is also accessible in your client area, under My Servers. If this timeframe is exceeded, open a support request: our team will confirm the progress and, if necessary, offer an immediately available alternative.

Yes. A dedicated server with root access lets you install and run an open-source network video recorder (NVR) — such as Frigate — to store and analyse feeds from your IP cameras. Plan for adequate storage based on your target resolution and retention period, and make sure to secure network access to your video streams. Visit our dedicated servers page for available configurations.

Yes. A dedicated server with root access gives you the freedom to install an open-source SIEM platform like Wazuh to collect and analyse security logs from all your servers. Plan for at least 8 GB of RAM and substantial NVMe storage depending on your expected log volume. Visit our dedicated servers page to find the right configuration.

Yes. A common approach is to start on a Cloud VPS — root access, dedicated resources, same infrastructure — measure real consumption under load, then switch to a dedicated server if you reach the limits of virtualisation. ServOrbit offers both server types, and our team can help you assess your needs via the contact form (type 'Quote') or at [email protected].

ServOrbit dedicated servers are available on monthly or annual commitment. An annual commitment gives access to preferential pricing; a monthly commitment offers more flexibility for a short-term project or a temporary scale-up. In both cases, the server is exclusively yours: no resources are shared with other customers. To check availability and get a quote tailored to your needs, contact our team from your client area.

Migrating from a VPS to a dedicated server runs in parallel: your VPS stays live while you set up the dedicated server, install your applications, and sync your data (rsync, database dump). Once the environment is validated, you switch your DNS to the new server. This approach reduces downtime to a few minutes — the DNS propagation window. You carry out this migration yourself; for any question, open a ticket from your client area describing your architecture.

Our dedicated servers are hosted in European data centres (Helsinki, Falkenstein) connected to very high-speed internet backbones. Typical latency between Morocco or Algeria and these sites is around 30 to 60 ms for web applications and APIs — compatible with the vast majority of professional use cases and non-ultra-critical real-time applications. For applications that are highly sensitive to latency (low-latency streaming, real-time gaming, high-frequency transactions), a CDN architecture (Cloudflare, geographically distributed front-end) in front of your dedicated server can significantly reduce this delay for end users. See our Dedicated Servers page for available network specifications, or contact us at [email protected] for an analysis of your use case.

Yes, a ServOrbit dedicated server gives you full resource isolation and the freedom to run as many MCP server processes as your hardware configuration allows. Each MCP server can be isolated in its own Docker container or systemd instance, exposed on a distinct port, and protected by a reverse proxy such as Traefik or nginx for TLS termination. You can thus allocate specialised MCP servers per agent or per functional domain without risk of interference. Dedicated resources ensure that load spikes from one AI agent do not degrade other active processes on the same host. For a multi-MCP server production deployment, ServOrbit recommends at minimum an 8 vCPU / 16 GB RAM configuration depending on your anticipated agent workload.

Yes, it is possible to add one or more SSDs to your dedicated server while it is in use, subject to available drive bays on your model. The operation requires a scheduled technical intervention that may involve a short maintenance window; our team will communicate the exact time slot before any work begins. To submit your request, open a ticket via [email protected] specifying the desired capacity and intended use (raw storage, RAID expansion, etc.).

Yes, every ServOrbit dedicated server is delivered with at least one fixed, dedicated IPv4 address included in the base price. You can attach a DNS A record to it directly without any additional configuration. Additional IP blocks or IPv6 addresses are available on request; contact our support at [email protected] for options based on your server's datacenter.