DEDICATED SERVERS & CLOUD

A solid foundation.
Infinite possibilities.

From powerful physical servers to flexible cloud environments. Explore the infrastructure that brings your applications, data, and ideas to life.

Enterprise hardware/Flexible architecture/Built for your workload
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THE FOUNDATION OF NOVAHOSTPhysical power. Cloud potential.
01 / INFRASTRUCTURE
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Dedicated computeResources for demanding workloads

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Cloud flexibilityInfrastructure that adapts with you

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Thoughtful architectureCompute, storage, and network together

01 — THE HARDWARE

Real hardware.
Real capability.

Every cloud begins with a physical foundation. Get to know a versatile enterprise platform for hosting applications, virtual machines, and data-intensive workloads.

PLATFORM SPOTLIGHT

HPE ProLiant
DL380 Gen10

A versatile, two-socket rack server that combines compute density with room for memory, storage, and expansion.

2URack form factor
2Processor sockets
24DIMM slots
Platform capabilities. Installed configurations vary.

UNDER THE HOOD

Compute
1st and 2nd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor families
Memory
HPE DDR4 SmartMemory with 24 DIMM slots
Storage
SAS, SATA, and NVMe options, depending on chassis and controller
Management
HPE iLO 5 for remote hardware administration
Workloads
Virtualization, databases, enterprise applications, and private cloud
Technical reference: HPE QuickSpecs
A FOUNDATION FORVirtual machinesBusiness applicationsDatabase workloadsPrivate cloud

02 — BEYOND THE PHYSICAL

Your next layer.
The cloud.

Build an environment around your workload. Understand how virtual compute, persistent storage, and private networking work together.

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Cloud compute

Virtual machines provide isolated environments for websites, applications, and development. Match CPU and memory to the task, then adjust as your needs evolve.

VIRTUAL MACHINES / APPLICATIONS
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Cloud storage

Keep application data on persistent volumes and use object storage for files, archives, and assets. A separate backup strategy helps protect against accidental loss.

PERSISTENT DATA / BACKUPS
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Cloud networking

Connect workloads through private networks, control inbound traffic with firewall rules, and distribute application requests with load balancing.

PRIVATE NETWORKS / TRAFFIC CONTROL

An overview of cloud architecture. Resources and service features depend on the deployed environment.

03 — BUILT WITH INTENT

The right foundation
for every layer.

Infrastructure works best when its parts are planned together. Start with the application, then shape the environment around it.

Explore the essentials
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Start with the workload

A database, a public website, and a development environment each have different resource and isolation needs.

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Plan beyond compute

Consider storage performance, network access, backups, and recovery alongside processor and memory requirements.

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Leave room to evolve

Keep capacity and architecture adaptable as usage grows and applications change.

INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPLAINED

A little clarity
goes a long way.

Dedicated server or cloud virtual machine?

A dedicated server assigns a physical machine to a workload or organization. A cloud virtual machine divides the resources of a host into isolated environments. Dedicated servers suit hardware control and sustained workloads; virtual machines offer more granular allocation.

What does a 2U server mean?

A rack unit is 1.75 inches high. A 2U server occupies two rack units, or 3.5 inches of rack height. This form factor balances compute, storage, and expansion capacity.

How does a private cloud use physical servers?

A virtualization platform pools server resources into virtual machines and networks. A private cloud adds orchestration and access controls around infrastructure dedicated to one organization.

Are snapshots the same as backups?

Snapshots capture a point in time and can help with short-term recovery. Independent backups, retention policies, and tested restore procedures offer broader protection when a host or storage system fails.