Overview
Who this is for
- Teams who want dedicated bare metal rather than virtualized cloud VMs
- Shops needing performance predictability for latency-sensitive workloads
- Anyone whose workload does not fit cloud instance shapes cleanly — unusual CPU/RAM/disk ratios, high sustained throughput, custom network topologies
What makes GigeNET different
- Build-to-spec dedicated servers (CPU, RAM, NVMe mix, 10Gbps uplinks) — real hardware choices, not just instance-type dropdowns
- Direct IPMI/KVM access for kernel-level debugging — non-negotiable for production Unix/BSD
- Custom network configurations and BGP options if you need them
- HBA mode versus hardware RAID specified to match the OS (ZFS wants HBA; we always get it built that way)
Proof
- 48% cost reduction and 7+ year hardware lifecycle via dedicated consolidation
- Sustained production infrastructure on GigeNET across multiple clients — dedicated done right outlives most cloud instance families
01 / Capability
Dedicated Server Architecture
Bare Metal Design
- Hardware sizing & workload modeling
- RAID configuration strategy
- NVMe and SSD performance optimization
- Redundant power planning
- Network interface bonding & failover
Operating System Engineering
- FreeBSD, BSD, Linux deployments
- Hardened OS baseline builds
- ZFS architecture design
- Filesystem performance tuning
- Secure SSH configuration
02 / Capability
Multi-Tier & Load Balanced Architecture
- HAProxy Layer 4 & Layer 7 architecture design
- High-availability load balancer clusters
- Dedicated web tier engineering (Nginx/Apache)
- API server cluster architecture
- PHP-FPM scaling pools
- Redis cluster design
- Dedicated database servers with replication
- Private backend network segmentation
- CDN origin architecture integration
- Horizontal scaling across racks or facilities
- Zero-downtime deployment strategy
03 / Capability
Network Architecture & Traffic Engineering
- Public IP allocation strategy
- VLAN segmentation design
- Firewall architecture (pf, iptables, nftables)
- Reverse proxy and load balancer design
- High-availability clustering
- BGP integration (where applicable)
- DDoS mitigation strategy integration
04 / Capability
Colocation Engineering
- Rack layout planning
- Hardware redundancy strategy
- Cable management & structured deployment
- Power utilization modeling
- Cross-connect planning
- Failover architecture across racks
05 / Capability
Performance Engineering
- Disk I/O deep analysis
- CPU bottleneck diagnostics
- Memory pressure tuning
- Network throughput optimization
- Kernel parameter tuning
- Database performance engineering
06 / Capability
Security Hardening
- Firewall policy enforcement
- Intrusion detection systems
- Automated IP blocking frameworks
- SSH lockdown & key management
- Log monitoring & anomaly detection
- Patch lifecycle management
07 / Capability
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- ZFS snapshot strategy
- Offsite replication design
- Backup validation automation
- Recovery testing procedures
- Disaster recovery planning
08 / Capability
Monitoring & NOC Integration
- 24/7 monitoring integration
- Grafana dashboard design
- Log aggregation pipelines
- Alerting & escalation workflows
- Capacity forecasting & growth modeling
09 / Capability
Migration & Infrastructure Expansion
- Datacenter migration planning
- Hardware refresh strategy
- Capacity expansion modeling
- Zero-downtime migration execution
- Cross-provider failover architecture
10 / Capability
Cost & Resource Optimization
- Hardware right-sizing analysis
- Resource utilization modeling
- Network bandwidth optimization
- Infrastructure consolidation strategy
- Operational efficiency engineering
11 / Capability
Incident Response & Operational Discipline
- Dedicated server outage response
- Forensic log preservation
- Root cause analysis documentation
- Remediation validation testing
- Continuous improvement processes
We engineer high-performance GigeNET dedicated environments that prioritize stability, security, and efficiency.
From single-server deployments to multi-rack clustered architectures, we deliver bare metal infrastructure built for reliability, control, and long-term operational excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose dedicated servers over cloud?
Dedicated servers are ideal when you need consistent high performance, full hardware control, data sovereignty, or when your workload profile makes cloud pricing uneconomical. High-throughput applications, large databases, and compliance-sensitive workloads often benefit from dedicated infrastructure.
Do you handle hardware selection and sizing?
Yes. We evaluate your workload requirements and recommend specific hardware configurations including CPU, memory, storage (SSD/NVMe, RAID levels), and network connectivity. We work directly with providers to ensure the right specs.
Can you set up high-availability dedicated infrastructure?
Yes. We design HA configurations using redundant servers, CARP failover on FreeBSD, load balancing, database replication, and automated health checks. Dedicated infrastructure can achieve the same uptime targets as cloud with proper architecture.
Do you provide colocation management services?
Yes. We coordinate with colocation providers for rack setup, network provisioning, remote hands requests, and hardware maintenance. We manage the servers remotely and act as your technical liaison with the datacenter.