A machine of your own
Size memory and storage for your whole workload, instead of choosing from VPS slices.
GLWS · Dedicated servers
The whole machine.
Your workload.
Whole physical servers for larger applications, steady workloads and a clear hardware boundary.
Physical serverHardware plansStorage choicesFull administrative access
PLANS
Choose a GLWS plan.
Prices in GBP. Pay annually and save 20% against twelve monthly payments. Pick a plan to continue.
| Configuration | Compute | Memory | Storage | Network | IPv4 | Monthly GBP | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute E3 | Intel Xeon E3 · 4 cores / 8 threads | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD | 10 TB1Gbps port | 1 IPv4 | £49.00 | Configure |
| Compute E5 | Intel Xeon E5 · 8 cores / 16 threads | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 15 TB1Gbps port | 1 IPv4 | £79.00 | Configure |
| Compute Ryzen | AMD Ryzen · 8 cores / 16 threads | 64 GB | 2 × 1 TB NVMe | 20 TB1Gbps port | 1 IPv4 | £109.00 | Configure |
GOOD TO KNOW
What to know about GLWS Dedicated servers.
The decisions that matter before you pick a size.
Plan for recovery
Keep deployment notes and off-server backups. Dedicated hardware does not protect you from deleted data or application mistakes.
Mind the network
Compare the transfer allowance, port speed and your expected traffic. A fast port does not mean unlimited real-world throughput.
Choose your operating system
Pick one your software supports, with security updates. Windows images come with separate licence terms.
Keep your own backups
Keep a copy off the server. Snapshots and redundant storage are not a substitute for an independent, tested backup.
Know what is exposed
Write down your open ports, public services and who can log in. Keep only the access you need.
MANAGEMENT
Plan how you will manage it.
Access and recovery are worth deciding before day one.
Administrative access
You administer a dedicated server yourself. Decide who can log in, how you would reach the machine if networking failed, and where your backups live.
- Know who owns the account and who has access
- Keep recovery copies off the server
- Test changes on a copy first
$ prepare deployment
[1] Select operating system
[2] Configure access and updates
[3] Verify backups and recovery
root@glws:~#
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Choose an operating system for your GLWS server.
15 Linux and BSD images are available, including these favourites.
Ubuntu LTS
A popular choice for web services and development tools.
Debian
A stable base with a very large package library.
AlmaLinux & Rocky Linux
Free, enterprise-style Linux for software that supports it.
LOCATIONS
Host close to your users with GLWS.
A few of our 35 locations.
United States / LAX
Los Angeles
Users on the US west coast and around the Pacific.
North America
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United Kingdom / LON
London
UK users and apps built around a British audience.
Europe
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Singapore / SIN
Singapore
South-east Asian users and an Asia Pacific presence.
Asia
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GLWS Dedicated servers questions.
Quick answers before you choose a plan.
Is administration included?
No. We provide the hardware. Application setup, security updates and backups are down to you.
Can I customise the hardware?
The plans listed are standard starting points. Use the contact page to describe anything different you need.
How should I choose a size?
List the application, database and background processes you will run. Estimate memory and storage together, then leave headroom for updates, logs and busy periods.
How do I configure a plan?
Pick a plan to open the configurator, then choose your operating system, location and billing period and continue to the review step. You can change any choice before you continue.
Where can I learn the basics?
Visit the Linux knowledge base for practical guides on SSH, updates, firewalls, services and backups.
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Servers with reserved resources, for workloads that need more than a VPS without the cost of a whole machine.
AMD Ryzen dedicated servers
Physical Ryzen servers for build pipelines, busy application servers and workloads that need strong CPU and memory together.
10Gbps unmetered servers
Dedicated servers with a 10 Gbps port, for sustained traffic such as large downloads and data distribution.