AlphaVPS ❯ 250GB
This VPS is defined by its substantial 250 GB HDD storage and 1.0 Gbps network port, and is best suited for applications that are storage-intensive but not I/O or CPU-intensive.
Primary Use Cases:
- File and Backup Storage: The 250 GB HDD is the main feature. This VPS is ideal as a remote backup target or for general file storage. Examples: BorgBackup for deduplicated and encrypted backups, Rsync for file synchronization, or an SFTP server for secure file transfer.
- Archival Server: Use the large storage to archive older data, media files, or assets that are not accessed frequently. The 1.0 Gbps port helps with initial data uploads, while the HDD's slower access times are acceptable for this purpose.
- Low-Traffic Web Hosting: Suitable for static websites, personal blogs, or simple websites with minimal traffic. Examples: a lightweight web server like Nginx running a LEMP stack can operate efficiently within the resource constraints.
- Linux Development and Testing: The ability to install a custom Linux ISO makes this a flexible environment for testing different distributions or for development of lightweight projects. Note that the shared CPU and mechanical HDD will impact performance for compiling large codebases or running complex build processes.
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The latest price was €1.67, collected on August 14.
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