Bare Metal Servers

A Bare Metal Server is single-tenant physical server dedicated to a singular user (end-user, business, etc.). Unlike other types of web hosting, such as virtual private servers or shared hosting, the private dedicated server does not share resources. RAM, storage, processors and other resources are reserved to the single tenant.

Also known as single-tenant server, it is an unmanaged dedicated server that is highly customizable or specifically built for a singular or dynamic purpose. Typically reserved for the highly technical end-user, such as a system administrator, developer or network engineer, the machines can be overseen by a team of technical experts via a managed service or managed dedicated server hosting plan. This allows the customer the freedom to focus on other areas of business while the technical team oversees Bare Metal Servers setup, updates and more.

Bare Metal Dedicated Servers are extremely useful for a variety of needs for all sizes of business and any industry. Typically Bare Metal Servers are used by businesses with the highest needs for customization, performance, and security. The Bare Metal Servers can be highly customized with hardware, operating systems, and settings for multiple users. Utilizing Magento or Drupal on a bare metal server ensures dedicated resources for optimal performance, especially for resource-intensive eCommerce sites and complex web applications. While technical expertise is essential, the control and scalability offered make it a powerful choice for robust online platforms. Highly experienced users are able to set specific settings, firewalls and access the server and the data.

The need for storage has also grown with more information and data being collected which drives the need to have a highly custom machine storing the data securely.

On a final note, companies and business owners are taking advantage of the infrastructure platform to automate. The Bare Metal Server environment can be set up to run Kubernetes, Ansible or containers.

InMotion Hosting’s network is designed for maximum speed, redundancy, and uptime. We use enterprise-grade Edge and Core routing across all data centers, with high-performance multi-layer switches and dual fiber optic uplinks for low latency and fast data transfer. All Dedicated Servers include 1Gbps uplink ports (upgradable to 10Gbps), and our traffic is dynamically routed to adapt to demand in real time. We also partner with Corero to provide DDoS protection and prevent unplanned outages.

To ensure reliability, our network, servers, and data centers are monitored 24/7/365 by in-house system administrators, both on-site and remotely, so your infrastructure stays secure and online.

You can test our global performance with these ping IPs:

• Los Angeles, CA: 198.46.95.108
• Washington, D.C.: 173.231.208.118
• Amsterdam, NL: 213.165.240.101

Dedicated Bare Metal Servers come with your choice of Unbuntu, Debian, or AlmaLinux.

Yes, you can host games on InMotion Hosting’s bare metal servers. With command-line access, you can run scripts or use an Ansible playbook to set up your gaming server. By installing Ubuntu on your server, you can set up games like Minecraft. Learn more about installing Minecraft on your server in our support center, or check out our ready-made Minecraft Server Hosting plans on Cloud Servers.

InMotion Hosting’s servers, network, and data centers are monitored by in-house system admins both on-site and remotely 24/7/365 days a year.

Every Dedicated Server has optional Software RAID configurations available. Our Elite and Commercial Class Line of Dedicated Servers come pre-installed with high-performance Hardware RAID cards to provide excellent data parity, performance, and multiple RAID configurations to support a wide array of options while allowing better data recovery than Software RAID in the event of a drive failure. Chat with technical sales to discuss a RAID solution that meets your needs.