Know what is reserved
Hybrid plans reserve the vCPU and memory listed. They are not the same as leasing a complete physical server.
GLWS · Hybrid dedicated servers
Reserved resources.
A practical middle ground.
Servers with reserved resources, for workloads that need more than a VPS without the cost of a whole machine.
Reserved vCPULarger memoryNVMe storageLinux servers
PLANS
Choose a GLWS plan.
Prices in GBP. Pay annually and save 20% against twelve monthly payments. Pick a plan to continue.
GOOD TO KNOW
What to know about GLWS Hybrid dedicated servers.
The decisions that matter before you pick a size.
Build around steady demand
Measure your normal CPU and memory use first, then leave room for busy periods and maintenance.
Keep Linux familiar
Use a supported Linux image, automate your setup where you can and keep a recovery copy of your data.
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 Hybrid dedicated servers questions.
Quick answers before you choose a plan.
Is a hybrid server a full dedicated server?
No. Hybrid plans reserve the resources listed. Dedicated plans give you a whole machine.
When should I look at dedicated instead?
When your demand is high and steady, or you need full control of the hardware or stronger isolation.
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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