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# Service description

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A Dedicated Server provides computing server resources of a specified configuration, enabling users to manage these resources and install the software. GleSYS provides an uninterrupted power supply to the equipment, cooling, service management capabilities, and Internet connection as part of the service. [Learn more](https://glesys.com/dedicated)

### Features at a glance

* Use of computing resources of a specified configuration.
* Internet connection with a bandwidth- or traffic-based billing model.
* Public IPv4 address.
* IPv6 address upon request.
* Remote server management via KVM/IPMI console.
* Technical support during office hours.
* Operating System install (Debian/Ubuntu/AlmaLinux/Microsoft Windows).
* Hardware RAID is available.

### Regional availability

The product is present in the following locations:

* dc-fbg1 (our Falkenberg DC, Sweden)
* dc-sto1 (our Stockholm DC, Sweden)
* dc-oul1 (our Oulu DC, Finland)

Glesys provides connectivity between the data centers using redundant high-performance communication channels.

### Server types

There are two types of dedicated servers:

* Custom servers
* Instant delivery servers

#### Custom servers

We offer custom server assembly based on your specific requirements. You can choose from a vast range of configurations depending on the availability of hardware components.

#### Instant delivery servers

Rent a dedicated server with only a one-month contract. Our instant delivery servers are pre-assembled and ready to deploy quickly. They are perfect for predictable workloads and quick deployment. However, they cannot be customized or upgraded.

### Responsibilities

| Initial setup, including installation of the operating system:                                                        | Glesys   |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| Core infrastructure – the dedicated server hardware according to an agreement:                                        | Glesys   |
| Supporting infrastructure – physical security, internet connection, cooling, and uninterruptible power sources (UPS): | Glesys   |
| Replacement of failed components and entire servers:                                                                  | Glesys   |
| Server-related tasks, including operating system updates, security patches, and backups:                              | Customer |
| Monitoring and reporting hardware failures:                                                                           | Customer |
| Monitoring and managing RAID status:                                                                                  | Customer |