Serverum.com review

First impression

Serverum is an IT services and web hosting company headquartered in Liepāja, Latvia. The company was formed in 2017 by IT professionals on a mission to offer scalable and reliable hosting services. The company is privately owned to this day, and is an expert in services such as Dedicated Server Hosting, VPS Hosting, IT Support, IT Consulting, and Backup & Disaster Recovery.

Trial Period

They offer three days' free trial for their VPS hosting, making it simple to test their services without paying in advance. To benefit from this, simply order the desired VPS package but don't pay for it. Then, open a support ticket and quote your order number to request a trial period. Three days is short, so try to use it to the maximum as there is no automatic refund system but access-related reimbursements on an ad hoc basis in terms of their SLA.

Billing Cycle

Serverum enables both their VPS and Dedicated server users to select a billing cycle of their preference – be it monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, or annual. Currently accepted payments include Visa, Mastercard, Unionpay, PayPal, cryptocurrencies, Russian Federation Credit Cards, and many more.

Control Panel

Serverum does not offer any control panels by default on their dedicated or VPS plans. What they do offer is "pure Vanilla" installations of Linux, meaning that users have full root access to install and configure their own control panels if desired. This is for users who prefer to have full control over their server and have experience with server administration, but could possibly not be as suitable for users that need more managed or user-friendly installations.

Limits

Their VPS server plans all run on Intel Xeon E5 processors and high-speed SSD storage. They offer 8 scalable options, starting with the OVSP-Go plan, featuring 1 Core CPU, 1GB RAM, 10GB SSD storage, and a 10 Mbit/s network, up to their top-tier OVPS-64 plan, which boasts 8 Core CPUs, 64GB RAM, 1280GB SSD storage, and a 200 Mbit/s network. All plans come with unlimited traffic.

On the Dedicated Server side, they offer 3 options. The SX, suitable for personal use, has 2x E5-2620 v3 12c/24t CPUs, 32GB RAM, 1x 480GB SSD storage, and a 200 Mbit/s network. The MX plan, with 2x E5-2650v2 16c/32t CPUs, 64GB RAM, 2x 480GB SSD storage, and a 300 Mbit/s connection, is great for hosting or VPS nodes. Lastly, the LX plan features 2x E5-2680v2 20c/40t CPUs, 128GB RAM, 2x 960GB SSD drives, and a 400 Mbit/s network, perfect for larger projects.

Website Builder

This hosting provider doesn’t offer any kind of website builder because their focus is entirely on VPS and Dedicated Server Hosting, rather than Shared Hosting. They cater to users who need more control over their server environment, making this platform ideal for developers, businesses with custom needs, or those managing large-scale projects. If you’re seeking straightforward hosting with a drag-and-drop website builder, this might not be the right fit for you.

Security

Security-wise, Serverum has a very "you're on your own, buddy" approach. Other than offering some default settings for a firewall, all else is on your own. So, if you're the type who wants to do all in yourself, play around, deal with firewalls, and implement all of your security features by yourself, then this installation is perfect. But if you're used to having some built-in malware protection or even automatic scans, then you're going to have to roll up your own sleeves!

OS

Serverum offers an excellent array of operating system choices for their Dedicated Servers as well as their VPS, including Ubuntu 16.04 / 18.04 / 20.04 / 22.04, CentOS 6 (32 & 64 bit) / 7 / 8, Debian 9 / 10, FreeBSD 12.1, and Arch Linux 2020.05. Whether someone is a user who loves user-friendly Ubuntu with its history for being rock-solid stable as well as being constantly updated, or one who prefers more stripped-down yet highly customizable Arch Linux, there is ample scope for flexibility. One of these options will prove to suit software developers, system administrators, as well as computer hobbyists who look for an optimized match for needs.

Support

Serverum offers support through Email, Phone, and Support Tickets. Unfortunately, response times for Emails and Tickets can be a bit slow, especially over the weekend. If you need quick assistance, your best bet is to give them a call. On the bright side, their agents are friendly and more than willing to help when you get through.

Conclusion

When it comes to Serverum, it’s a solid option if you're a more tech-savvy user or someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and handling everything server-related. With root access and no pre-installed control panels, it’s a playground for those who like to tinker. It’s ideal for developers or businesses that need more control, but if you’re looking for something more plug-and-play or packed with features like security tools, this may not be the best fit. Think of it as "do-it-yourself hosting", definitely not suited for beginners!