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Overview

This document details the technical specifications, performance characteristics, recommended use cases, comparisons, and maintenance considerations for our "Cloud Server Hosting" configuration. This configuration is designed to provide a balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for a wide range of cloud-based applications. It represents a significant improvement over our previous generation of virtualized servers, offering enhanced processing power, increased memory capacity, and faster storage options. This documentation is intended for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing applications on this platform. Refer to our Cloud Computing Platform Overview for a broader understanding of our overall cloud infrastructure.

1. Hardware Specifications

The Cloud Server Hosting configuration utilizes a highly redundant and scalable infrastructure. Individual virtual servers are provisioned on physical nodes built with the following specifications:

Physical Server Node Specifications:

Physical Server Node Specifications
Component Specification Details CPU Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 32 Cores/64 Threads per CPU, 2.0 GHz Base Frequency, 3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency, 48MB Cache, Support for AVX-512 instruction set. CPU Architecture RAM 512GB DDR4 ECC Registered 3200 MHz, 16 x 32GB DIMMs, Buffered, Error Correction Code. Memory Technology Storage (Local) 2 x 960GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (RAID 1) Operating System and temporary data. High IOPS and low latency. SSD Technology Storage (Shared) Ceph Distributed Storage Cluster Utilizing multiple OSDs (Object Storage Devices) for data redundancy and scalability. Capacity dynamically allocated per virtual server. Ceph Storage Network Interface Dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) Redundant network connectivity with support for SR-IOV. Networking Fundamentals Power Supply 2 x 1600W Redundant Power Supplies 80+ Platinum Certified, Hot-Swappable. Power Supply Units Motherboard Supermicro X12DPG-QT6 Dual Socket Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Support, 16 DIMM Slots, Multiple PCIe Slots. Server Motherboards Chassis 2U Rackmount Server Standard 19" rackmount form factor. Server Chassis IPMI Dedicated IPMI 2.0 Interface Remote management and monitoring capabilities. IPMI Standards RAID Controller Hardware RAID Controller (PERC H740P) For local storage RAID configuration. RAID Levels

Virtual Server Configuration Options:

Virtual servers provisioned on this infrastructure can be customized with the following resources:

  • **vCPU:** 2 - 32 vCPUs (Dynamically allocated from physical CPU cores)
  • **RAM:** 4GB - 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered (Dynamically allocated from physical RAM)
  • **Storage:** 50GB - 2TB SSD (Provisioned from the Ceph cluster). Options for varying IOPS levels are available. Storage Allocation
  • **Operating System:** Choice of various Linux distributions (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL) and Windows Server. Operating System Support
  • **Networking:** Public and private IP addresses, virtual network interfaces, firewall rules. Virtual Networking

2. Performance Characteristics

The Cloud Server Hosting configuration delivers robust performance suitable for a variety of workloads. Performance testing was conducted using industry-standard benchmarks and real-world application simulations.

Benchmark Results:

  • **SPECint®2017:** Average score of 180 (for a 16 vCPU instance with 64GB RAM). SPEC CPU Benchmarks
  • **SPECspeed®2017:** Average score of 120 (for a 16 vCPU instance with 64GB RAM).
  • **IOzone:** Sequential Read: 8 GB/s, Sequential Write: 6 GB/s, Random Read: 400K IOPS, Random Write: 300K IOPS (using a 1TB SSD provisioned storage). IOzone Benchmark
  • **Sysbench CPU Test:** Average execution time of 2.5 seconds (for a 16 vCPU instance). Sysbench Benchmark
  • **Network Throughput:** Up to 90 Gbps sustained throughput with DPDK-enabled applications. DPDK Technology

Real-World Application Performance:

  • **Web Server (Apache/Nginx):** Capable of handling up to 10,000 concurrent requests with average response time of 20ms.
  • **Database Server (MySQL/PostgreSQL):** Sustained throughput of 5,000 transactions per second with appropriate database tuning. Database Performance Tuning
  • **Application Server (Java/Node.js):** High performance execution of complex application logic.
  • **Development Environments:** Excellent performance for compiling code, running tests, and debugging applications.

These performance figures are representative and may vary depending on the specific workload, configuration, and resource allocation. We offer performance monitoring tools and consulting services to help customers optimize their applications for this platform. Refer to our Performance Monitoring Tools documentation.

3. Recommended Use Cases

The Cloud Server Hosting configuration is well-suited for a diverse range of applications:

  • **Web Hosting:** Hosting static and dynamic websites, e-commerce platforms, and web applications. Web Hosting Best Practices
  • **Application Hosting:** Deploying and running complex business applications, including ERP, CRM, and SCM systems.
  • **Database Hosting:** Hosting relational and NoSQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
  • **Development and Testing:** Creating development and testing environments for software development projects.
  • **Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):** Running CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery. CI/CD Pipelines
  • **Big Data Analytics:** Processing and analyzing large datasets using tools like Hadoop and Spark (with appropriate resource allocation). Hadoop Ecosystem
  • **Gaming Servers:** Hosting online game servers with low latency and high performance.
  • **Virtual Desktops (VDI):** Providing virtual desktop infrastructure for remote access to applications and data. VDI Architecture
  • **Media Streaming:** Streaming audio and video content to a large audience.

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The Cloud Server Hosting configuration is positioned as a mid-range offering within our cloud server portfolio. Here's a comparison with other similar configurations:

Cloud Server Configuration Comparison
Configuration vCPU RAM Storage Network Price (Monthly Est.) Recommended Use Cases Cloud Server Basic 1-4 2-8GB 20-100GB 1 GbE $20 - $80 Small websites, development environments, testing. **Cloud Server Hosting (This Document)** 2-32 4-256GB 50GB-2TB 100 GbE $80 - $500 General-purpose applications, web hosting, database hosting, application development. Cloud Server Enterprise 8-64 64-512GB 1TB-4TB 100 GbE $500 - $1500 Large-scale applications, high-performance databases, big data analytics, mission-critical workloads. Dedicated Server 16-64 128-1TB 2TB-16TB 100 GbE $1000+ Applications requiring dedicated hardware resources and maximum performance. Dedicated Server Infrastructure
    • Key Differentiators:**
  • **Compared to Cloud Server Basic:** The Cloud Server Hosting configuration offers significantly higher CPU performance, memory capacity, and storage speeds, making it suitable for more demanding workloads.
  • **Compared to Cloud Server Enterprise:** The Cloud Server Enterprise configuration provides even greater resource allocation and performance, but at a higher cost. The Hosting configuration represents a cost-effective option for many applications.
  • **Compared to Dedicated Server:** Dedicated servers offer dedicated hardware resources, but are more expensive and less flexible than virtualized servers. The Cloud Server Hosting configuration provides a good balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the Cloud Server Hosting infrastructure requires careful attention to cooling, power, and monitoring.

Cooling:

  • The data center utilizes a hot aisle/cold aisle containment system to optimize cooling efficiency. Data Center Cooling Systems
  • Server nodes are equipped with redundant fans and monitored for temperature to prevent overheating.
  • Ambient temperature is maintained within the recommended range of 20-24°C (68-75°F).

Power Requirements:

  • Each server node requires approximately 800W of power.
  • The data center has redundant power feeds and backup generators to ensure continuous power availability. Data Center Power Infrastructure
  • Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is maintained at 1.5 or lower.

Monitoring:

  • Comprehensive monitoring systems track server health, performance, and resource utilization. Server Monitoring Tools
  • Alerts are generated for critical events, such as CPU overload, memory exhaustion, and disk failures.
  • Regular maintenance windows are scheduled for patching and upgrades. System Patching Process

Storage Maintenance:

  • The Ceph cluster is continuously monitored for data redundancy and integrity.
  • Automated data scrubbing and repair processes ensure data durability.
  • Regular backups are performed to protect against data loss. Data Backup and Recovery

Networking Maintenance:

  • Network devices are monitored for performance and availability.
  • Firmware updates are applied regularly to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance.
  • Redundant network paths are maintained to ensure high availability. Network Redundancy

Security Considerations:

  • Physical security measures are in place to protect the data center from unauthorized access.
  • Network security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, are implemented to protect against cyber threats. Network Security Best Practices
  • Data encryption is used to protect sensitive data at rest and in transit. Data Encryption Standards

This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Cloud Server Hosting configuration. For more detailed information, please refer to the related documentation linked throughout this article, or contact our support team. ```


Intel-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Core i7-6700K/7700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB CPU Benchmark: 8046
Core i7-8700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB CPU Benchmark: 13124
Core i9-9900K Server 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB CPU Benchmark: 49969
Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Workstation 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000

AMD-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Ryzen 5 3600 Server 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 17849
Ryzen 7 7700 Server 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 35224
Ryzen 9 5950X Server 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 46045
Ryzen 9 7950X Server 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 63561
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 9454P Server 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe

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