RackNerd ❯ 1 GB KVM VPS (Black Friday 2024)
RackNerd is among the largest and most established providers of low-cost VPSs and dedicated servers, offering cloud services from a number of American data centers and from Strasbourg, France and Dublin, Ireland. They have been excellently reviewed for the reliability of their services and their competent customer support, but they are known for offering somewhat underpowered hardware particularly on their Intel CPUs. Other than that, RackNerd remains a reliable and recommended all-around choice.
VPS Description:
Overview: This RackNerd VPS in Ireland operates on a Linux-only platform with custom ISO support. It features a single shared Intel core, 1 GB of RAM, and 20 GB SSD storage. The 1500 GB monthly bandwidth and 1.0 Gbps port speed are moderate, and rDNS support aids in specific network configurations.
Potential Use Cases: The setup is well-suited for minimalist web servers, low-traffic APIs, or small-scale mail and DNS servers. Its custom ISO capability allows deployment of alternative Linux distributions or containerized environments (e.g., using Docker) for development and testing. The open port 25 facilitates straightforward email server configurations with tools such as Postfix.
Critical Considerations: A shared CPU paired with only 1 GB of RAM limits the ability to run concurrent or resource-intensive applications. The modest 20 GB SSD storage confines data-heavy operations, and the bandwidth allocation may restrict applications with higher data transfer demands. The absence of IPv6 may also pose challenges for projects aiming for broader network compatibility.
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The latest price was $1.42, collected on May 12.
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