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  1. Cloud VPS - Technical Documentation

Introduction

This document details the technical specifications, performance characteristics, recommended use cases, comparisons, and maintenance considerations for our "Cloud VPS" server configuration. This VPS offering is designed to provide a balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for a wide range of applications. It leverages virtualization technology to deliver dedicated resources within a shared infrastructure. This document is intended for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing applications on this platform. Understanding these details will help optimize resource utilization, troubleshoot potential issues, and ensure optimal performance.

1. Hardware Specifications

The Cloud VPS configuration utilizes a distributed, highly redundant hardware infrastructure. Individual VPS instances are not tied to a single physical machine, allowing for live migration and increased uptime. The following specifications represent the *guaranteed* resources allocated to each Cloud VPS instance. Actual performance may exceed these specifications depending on overall system load.

CPU

  • **Processor Family:** Intel Xeon Gold 6248R (Skylake-SP)
  • **Cores per VPS:** Configurable: 2 vCPU, 4 vCPU, 8 vCPU, 16 vCPU. Each vCPU represents a dedicated core on the underlying physical processor.
  • **Clock Speed:** Base Clock: 3.0 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz
  • **Cache:** L3 Cache: 36 MB shared per physical processor.
  • **Virtualization Technology:** KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) - providing hardware-assisted virtualization. See Virtualization Technology Overview for more details.
  • **CPU Features:** Supports AES-NI for enhanced encryption performance, Intel VT-x for hardware-assisted virtualization, and Intel SpeedStep technology for power efficiency.

RAM

  • **Memory Type:** DDR4 ECC Registered
  • **Memory Speed:** 2933 MHz
  • **RAM Allocation:** Configurable: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB. Dedicated RAM, not shared.
  • **Memory Overcommitment:** None. Resources are guaranteed. See Resource Allocation Policies for more information on overcommitment strategies in other configurations.

Storage

  • **Storage Type:** NVMe SSD (Non-Volatile Memory Express Solid State Drive)
  • **Storage Performance:** Guaranteed IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): 3000 IOPS. Sustained throughput: 250 MB/s.
  • **Storage Capacity:** Configurable: 50 GB, 100 GB, 200 GB, 400 GB, 800 GB.
  • **RAID Level:** Data is protected using a distributed RAID 10 configuration across multiple physical storage devices, providing redundancy and data integrity. See RAID Configuration Details for further explanation.
  • **Filesystem:** Ext4 (default). XFS is available as an option. See Filesystem Options for detailed comparisons.

Networking

  • **Network Interface:** Virtual Network Interface Card (vNIC)
  • **Network Speed:** 1 Gbps dedicated bandwidth.
  • **Network Protocol:** TCP/IP
  • **IP Address:** Public IPv4 address and a private IPv4 address. IPv6 support is available. See IPv6 Implementation for details.
  • **Firewall:** Software-defined firewall with configurable rules. See Firewall Configuration Guide.

Operating System

  • **Supported OS:** CentOS, Ubuntu Server, Debian, Fedora, Windows Server (additional licensing required). See Supported Operating Systems for the full list and version compatibility.
  • **Virtualization Platform:** KVM

Detailed Hardware Table

Cloud VPS Hardware Specifications
CPU | RAM | Storage | Networking | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R (2 cores) | 4 GB DDR4 ECC | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 1 Gbps | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R (4 cores) | 8 GB DDR4 ECC | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 1 Gbps | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R (8 cores) | 16 GB DDR4 ECC | 200 GB NVMe SSD | 1 Gbps | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R (16 cores) | 32 GB / 64 GB DDR4 ECC | 400 GB / 800 GB NVMe SSD | 1 Gbps |

2. Performance Characteristics

The Cloud VPS configuration is designed for consistent and predictable performance. We conduct regular benchmarking to ensure adherence to our performance guarantees.

CPU Benchmarks

  • **Sysbench CPU Test (Single Core):** Average score of 85-95.
  • **Sysbench CPU Test (Multi-Core - 4 vCPU instance):** Average score of 320-360.
  • **Geekbench 5 (Single Core - 4 vCPU instance):** Average score of 1200-1300.
  • **Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core - 4 vCPU instance):** Average score of 4800-5200.

Storage Benchmarks

  • **fio (Random Read - 4KB Blocks):** 2800-3200 IOPS.
  • **fio (Random Write - 4KB Blocks):** 2500-2900 IOPS.
  • **dd (Sequential Read):** Up to 240 MB/s.
  • **dd (Sequential Write):** Up to 260 MB/s.

Network Benchmarks

  • **iperf3 (LAN to LAN):** 950-1000 Mbps.
  • **speedtest-cli (to various public servers):** Average download speed: 800-900 Mbps (dependent on network conditions).

Real-World Performance

  • **Web Server (Apache/Nginx):** Capable of handling 500-1000 requests per second with static content.
  • **Database Server (MySQL/PostgreSQL):** Suitable for small to medium-sized databases with moderate query loads. Performance scales with RAM allocation. See Database Optimization Techniques.
  • **Application Server (Node.js/Python):** Excellent performance for I/O-bound applications.
  • **Development Environment:** Provides a responsive and efficient development environment for developers.

3. Recommended Use Cases

The Cloud VPS configuration is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:

  • **Web Hosting:** Hosting small to medium-sized websites and web applications.
  • **Application Hosting:** Deploying and running web applications, APIs, and microservices.
  • **Development and Testing:** Providing a dedicated environment for software development and testing.
  • **Database Server:** Hosting small to medium-sized databases for applications.
  • **Game Server:** Hosting small to medium-sized game servers (e.g., Minecraft, Team Fortress 2).
  • **VPN Server:** Setting up a virtual private network for secure remote access.
  • **Git Repository Hosting:** Hosting private Git repositories. See Version Control System Best Practices.
  • **Email Server:** Hosting small-scale email servers (requires careful configuration to avoid spam issues).

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The Cloud VPS configuration sits in the middle of our VPS offerings. Here's a comparison with other options:

VPS Configuration Comparison
Feature | Cloud VPS | Entry-Level VPS | High-Performance VPS | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R | Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 | 4 GB - 64 GB | 2 GB - 8 GB | 64 GB - 256 GB | 50 GB - 800 GB NVMe SSD | 20 GB - 100 GB SATA SSD | 1 TB - 4 TB NVMe SSD | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | $20 - $100 | $10 - $40 | $200 - $500+ | Web hosting, application hosting, development | Simple websites, small databases, testing | High-traffic websites, large databases, demanding applications |
  • **Entry-Level VPS:** Offers lower performance and resource allocation at a lower price point. Suitable for basic websites and testing environments.
  • **High-Performance VPS:** Provides significantly higher performance and resource allocation at a higher price point. Suitable for demanding applications and large-scale deployments. See High-Performance Server Configurations.
  • **Dedicated Servers:** Provide dedicated hardware resources, offering the highest level of performance and control, but at a significantly higher cost. See Dedicated Server Options.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the Cloud VPS configuration involves both customer-side and provider-side tasks.

Cooling

Cooling is managed entirely by the data center provider. Our data centers utilize redundant cooling systems to ensure optimal operating temperatures. Customers are not responsible for cooling maintenance. See Data Center Infrastructure Overview.

Power Requirements

Power is managed entirely by the data center provider. Our data centers have redundant power supplies and backup generators to ensure uninterrupted power. Customers are not responsible for power maintenance.

Software Updates

Customers are responsible for keeping the operating system and software applications on their VPS instances up to date. Regular security updates are crucial for maintaining system security. See Security Best Practices for VPS. Automated patching tools are recommended.

Backups

Customers are strongly encouraged to implement a regular backup strategy for their data. We offer automated backup solutions as an optional add-on service. See Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions.

Monitoring

Customers should implement monitoring tools to track resource utilization and identify potential issues. We provide basic monitoring metrics through our control panel, but more advanced monitoring solutions may be required for complex applications. See Server Monitoring Tools.

Security

Security is a shared responsibility. Customers are responsible for securing their applications and data. We provide a secure infrastructure and firewall protection, but customers must configure their firewalls and implement appropriate security measures. See VPS Security Hardening Guide.

Resource Scaling

The Cloud VPS configuration offers scalability. Customers can easily upgrade their CPU, RAM, or storage allocation through our control panel. See VPS Resource Scaling Procedures.

Hypervisor Updates

Hypervisor updates are managed by the provider and typically do not require any downtime for the VPS. Live migration is used to minimize disruption.

Network Maintenance

Scheduled network maintenance will be announced in advance. We strive to minimize the impact of network maintenance on customer services. See Scheduled Maintenance Policy. ```


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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