Editor's opinion
Andrew Monsoon
Content manager at Serverspace
He has extensive experience in content writing for the cloud technology industry. His goal is to talk about complex things in simple terms, making cloud computing understandable to every user. Andrew told us about the company. We checked all the information about the hosting company to make sure this review is fair.
First impression
Serverspace is an international cloud provider that allows users to deploy and manage servers independently without in-depth knowledge of administration. The platform provides information about services, tariffs, and solutions for different types of tasks, as well as a large cloud management tutorial base. In addition to VPS, Serverspace also provides different services such as unlimited storage, application marketplace, DNS, CDN, API, CLI automation tools, etc.
Serverspace users can create VPS with Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows operating systems.
A unique flexible calculator in the panel allows users to choose the amount of resources required for the project.
Trial Period
Serverspace provides an opportunity to test the control panel. After registration and account activation, the user is credited with bonus funds.
The provider also has a bonus system which is working by refilling the balance. The size of the percentage (+3%, +5%, +10%) depends on the amount of balance refill.
Billing Cycle
Billing is done every 10 minutes. Individuals can pay for services by any bank card or PayPal. It is possible to activate Autopay.
Control Panel
Registration is free. Users can manage cloud infrastructure with a custom control panel. You can select the required service in the panel side menu. Server configuration customization is available in cloud server creation. You can select the Data Center, OS, number of CPUs, RAM, SSD, and bandwidth.
You can create separate projects with their own infrastructure in the control panel within the account. It is also possible to add project participants with different roles: Owner, Administrator, and Accountant.
Limits
VPS configuration limits differ since Serverspace provides servers in different data centers. The main limits are specified in the tariff plans and calculator on the website or control panel.
Traffic is not limited.
There are limits on the number of created resources, which can be expanded in coordination with technical support. Default creation limits are up to 25 virtual servers, up to 5 edge gateways, and up to 10 private networks.
Security
Serverspace has installed the Stingray data monitoring and analysis system to filter traffic and protect systems against DDoS attacks on the provider's infrastructure. Connection to the server is available via login and password or by the SSH key. The second option provides a more secure connection, as the key consists of two parts: public and private. You can also enable two-factor authentication via the application.
OS
At Serverspace users can deploy virtual servers with the latest versions of Linux, Windows, and FreeBSD operating systems. Available Linux distributions are Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, and Oracle Linux. It is also possible to create servers with PFSense network operating systems.
Support
Technical support works around the clock and responds within 30 minutes. Specialists will promptly help in solving technical issues and tell you about the structure of the service. Support is available by phone, website chat, and via the ticket system in the control panel.
Conclusion
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- Custom control panel;
- Self-configuration of server with control panel calculator;
- Suitable for users with lack of technical background;
- Fast server creation (less than 1 minute);
- Unlimited traffic;
- SLA 99.9%;
- Excellent support 24/7;
- Multiple data centers worldwide;
- Unlimited object storage;
- 1-click Apps marketplace.
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- OS-level administration at additional cost on request;
- No DDoS protection.
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Serverspace is a cloud provider with democratic prices. The ability to customize your own server configuration is great. Suitable for both large projects and startups that need small amount of resources. Administration at the OS level is for an additional cost.
FAQ
Where are Serverspace servers located?
Serverspace hosts equipment worldwide in Tier III compliant data centers: North America, Europe and CIS countries.
What sets Serverspace aside from the rest?
Serverspace provides the ability to work with the cloud infrastructure by custom control panel. Users can quickly create and manage virtual servers even without system administration knowledge. Users can customize server configurations using the calculator in the control panel.
Serverspace is one of the few cloud service providers that have Windows OC based servers. Last but not least, the price of the Windows servers is one of the lowest on the market and includes the original Windows Server license.
The provider is charged every 10 minutes, so users only pay for existing virtual machines and services. Also, Serverspace offers the latest Intel Xeon Gold Scalable second generation 3.1 GHz processors. This ensures the best performance for virtual machines.
Who might benefit from Serverspace?
SMBs: If you are an SMB looking for a solution to build and host cloud infrastructure, Serverspace may be the right option.
Startups: It-teams who want to create a project with minimal risk and cost.
Developers: Those who want to deploy an environment to develop and test their applications can create a server in Serverspace thanks to its user-friendly interface.