Get Corero comprehensive defenses, integral to your company's security. Choose from Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE or upload your own OS to your server. Your visitors get dedicated connectivity that is reliable and consistent. Easily set up secure keys for encrypted access to your servers. Complete control and oversight from the command line. Get a bare bones, lightweight single-tenant server designated to your business. Keep your business and ideas moving quickly with up to 15 free IPs included. Bi-coastal data centers provision all the resources dedicated to delivering 99.99% uptime for your visitors. Ideal commercial-grade hardware for essential production, heavy workloads and so much more. Optional upgrades for your Bare Metal Server to meet the demands of your apps

• None We have partnered with some of the best networking platforms to ensure that your business dependable. Lumen - One of the fastest, most secure platforms for next-gen apps with enterprise technology and some of the best collaboration services. GTT Communications Top Ranked, Tier 1 IP Backbone with a worldwide network that spans 600+ PoPs and six continents with service reach to more than 140 countries. Cogent has a "self-healing" ring architecture that is designed to minimize outages and is constantly ranked within the top 5 network providers in the world

• None Secure protection for your business is a 24/7/365 operation and unlike competitors. We utilize both Edge and Core routing to increase speed and redundancy boasting 5ms or better of latency and geared to maximize your security. We use enterprise routers in all of the data centers and partner with Corero to defend against DDoS attacks that lead to unplanned server outages

• None Your website speed, uptime, and performance are paramount. You get commercial-grade hardware to ensure your website and data are secure, hyperfast, and delivering performance At the core level, we utilize multi-layer, high-performance switches. The switches layer manages multiple scripts and APIs to dynamically route traffic within the network based on demand, helping ensure you stay online

• None Your server delivers a rock-solid performance with fiber-optic links from the ISP directly to the top of your server rack. You get 1Gbps (1000Mbps) Ethernet uplink connection, ultra-low latency for a seamless connection to your content and higher transfer rates to handle concurrent and large up and download speeds


No more having to choose one type of operating system for your bare metal server. Your server will come with many operating systems options that you can choose from before setting it up. Whether you want a Ubuntu server, Fedora server, Debian server we have many options or you can load your very own OS and create the server of your dreams. Here’s a list of some of the operating systems you can deploy on your server

Custom build your Bare Metal Server to your precise specs and requirements. More than just a Bare Metal Server. Bare Metal Servers offer more than just a web hosting server. The evolution of the internet has changed the digital landscape. Build a server with any custom configuration you need for game server hosting, global content management applications or even an enterprise-grade host for sensitive data on your private network. Let us create the best server for you. We can help you build a cost-effective, enterprise-grade machine that seamlessly integrates into your existing network and painlessly supports your applications. Our technical sales experts will help you define your server needs and requirements. No contracts, straightforward billing terms, and fully transparent pricing. Speak with an expert now

• None Bare Metal Servers are single-tenant physical servers with ultra-performance resources dedicated to a singular user (end-user, business, etc Unlike virtual private servers or shared hosting, the dedicated server does not share resources. RAM, storage, processors and other resources are reserved to the single tenant. Whereas, virtual private servers or shared hosting machines are shared among other customers on the same machine. Also known as single-tenant servers, the server can be highly customized or specifically built for a singular or dynamic purpose. Typically reserved for the highly technical end-user, such as a system administrator, developer or network engineer, the machines can be overseen by a team of technical experts via a managed service or managed dedicated hosting plan. This allows the customer the freedom to focus on other areas of business while the technical team oversees Bare Metal Servers setup, updates and more


• None Bare Metal Servers are extremely useful for a variety of needs for all sizes of business and any industry. Typically Bare Metal Servers are used by businesses with the highest needs for customization, performance, and security. The Bare Metal Servers can be highly customized with hardware, operating systems, and settings for multiple users. Highly experienced users are able to set specific settings, firewalls and access the server and the data. The need for storage has also grown with more information and data being collected which drives the need to have a highly custom machine storing the data securely. On a final note, companies and business owners are taking advantage of the infrastructure platform to automate. The Bare Metal Server environment can be set up to run Kubernetes, Ansible or containers

• None How is your network setup? InMotion Hosting utilizes both Edge and Core routing to increase speed and redundancy. We use enterprise routers in all of our data centers and partner with Corero to defend against DDoS attacks that lead to unplanned server outages. We use multi-layer, high-performance switches. These switches layer several scripts and APIs to dynamically route traffic within the network based on demand, helping ensure you stay online. We also use dual high-performance fiber optic links from the ISP to the top of our racks. This provides lower latency and higher transfer rates. InMotion Hosting also provides extremely fast 1Gbps (1000Mbps) Ethernet uplink connections on all of our Dedicated Servers. Check our ping times as well
• None What software can I install on my Bare Metal Server? You can potentially install any valid licensed software on your dedicated server with root access. Bare Metal Servers come with your choice of Unbuntu, Debian, or OpenSUSE. You can even load your own OS if your option is not listed. Furthermore, we offer optional Remote KVM access to enable Lights-Out Management (LOM) capabilities on your dedicated server

• None Can I host games on my Bare Metal Server? Yes, you can host games on InMotion Hosting’s bare metal servers. With command-line access, you can run scripts or use an Ansible playbook to set up your gaming server. By installing Ubuntu on your server, you can set up games like Minecraft. Learn more about installing Minecraft on your server in our support center

• None How often do you monitor your data center and servers? InMotion Hosting’s servers, network, and data centers are monitored by in-house system admins both on-site and remotely 24/7/365 days a year

• None What type of RAID do you offer with your servers? Every Dedicated Server has optional Software RAID configurations available. Our Elite and Commercial Class Line of Dedicated Servers come pre-installed with high-performance Hardware RAID cards to provide excellent data parity, performance, and multiple RAID configurations to support a wide array of options while allowing better data recovery than Software RAID in the event of a drive failure. to discuss a RAID solution that meets your needs.