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Designed for massive data sets... - [Why On-Prem Can Be More Cost-Effective Than Cloud for Certain Workloads](https://bare-metal.io/why-on-prem-can-be-more-cost-effective-than-cloud-for-certain-workloads/): In recent years, the cloud has become the go-to solution for businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure. 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While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Unlocking the Potential of Apache Doris on Bare-Metal.io](https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-the-potential-of-apache-doris-on-bare-metal-io/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Migrating to Bare-Metal Cloud: A Seamless Transition for Enhanced Performance and Control](https://bare-metal.io/migrating-to-bare-metal-cloud-a-seamless-transition-for-enhanced-performance-and-control/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Why ClickHouse Hosting on Bare Metal Servers Outperforms the Rest in 2024](https://bare-metal.io/why-hosting-clickhouse-on-bare-metal-servers-outperforms-the-rest-in-2024/): In the realm of data analytics, where the volume, velocity, and variety of data are ever-increasing, the choice of infrastructure... - [ClickHouse is a PowerHouse: Revolutionizing Data Management](https://bare-metal.io/clickhouse-is-a-powerhouse-revolutionizing-data-management/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Understanding Bare-Metal.io Pricing and Its Competitive Edge](https://bare-metal.io/understanding-bare-metal-io-pricing-and-its-competitive-edge/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Unlocking Superior ClickHouse Performance with Bare-Metal.io: A Comparative Study with AWS by ChistaData](https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-superior-performance-with-bare-metal-io-a-comparative-study-with-aws-by-chistadata/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [The Opportunity Amidst Infrastructure Evolution: Navigating Costs, OLAP Engines, and the GPU/AI Landscape](https://bare-metal.io/the-opportunity-amidst-infrastructure-evolution-navigating-costs-olap-engines-and-the-gpu-ai-landscape/): The challenges presented by soaring cloud infrastructure costs, the rising popularity of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) engines, and the aftermath of the AI and GPU surge have converged to create a unique opportunity for organizations. Bare-Metal.io is strategically positioned to address these trends by offering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions.  - [Unlocking High-Performance Analytics with ClickHouse, Druid, and Pinot on Bare-Metal Servers](https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-high-performance-analytics-with-clickhouse-druid-and-pinot-on-bare-metal-servers/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [The Data Center Evolution: Why Bare Metal is Revolutionizing Hosting](https://bare-metal.io/the-data-center-evolution-why-bare-metal-is-revolutionizing-hosting/): As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - [Analyzing OpenTelemetry using ClickHouse](https://bare-metal.io/analyzing-opentelemetry-using-clickhouse/): OpenTelemetry is an open-source project that merged from the OpenCensus and OpenTracing projects in 2019. It has become a standard... - [Exploring Open-Source OLAP Databases: A Cost-Effective Alternative](https://bare-metal.io/exploring-open-source-olap-databases-a-cost-effective-alternative/): The evolution of data warehousing has seen a significant shift with the advent of cloud-based OLAP solutions, which offer unprecedented... - [Revolutionizing Real-Time Analytics with Debezium and Apache Pinot](https://bare-metal.io/revolutionizing-real-time-analytics-with-debezium-and-apache-pinot/): In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to leverage real-time data to gain insights, make informed... - [Funding Bezos' $400 Million Flying Fox Yacht?](https://bare-metal.io/funding-bezos-400-million-flying-fox-yacht/): If you haven’t seen Jeff Bezos’ new $400 million dollar yacht, it’s pretty impressive. Here is a video walkthrough of... - [Will 2024 Herald an On-Premises Infrastructure Renaissance?](https://bare-metal.io/will-2024-herald-an-on-premises-infrastructure-renaissance/): In the realm of IT infrastructure, the pendulum has swung back and forth between on-premises solutions and cloud services in... - [Embracing Bare Metal Servers in Data Science: A Game-Changer for High-Performance Computing](https://bare-metal.io/embracing-bare-metal-servers-in-data-science-a-game-changer-for-high-performance-computing/): In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science, the pursuit of more efficient, reliable, and powerful computing resources is never-ending.... - [Building High-Performance Feature Stores with ClickHouse](https://bare-metal.io/building-high-performance-feature-stores-with-clickhouse/): In the fast-paced world of data science, one of the critical factors for success is the ability to efficiently process... - [Improving Query Execution Efficiency: Analyzing GitHub Metrics with ClickHouse Local](https://bare-metal.io/improving-query-execution-efficiency-analyzing-github-metrics-with-clickhouse-local/): In today’s data-driven world, organizations rely on efficient and powerful data analysis tools to extract valuable insights. One such tool... - [Enhancing SQL Observability with ClickHouse Grafana Plugin 4.0](https://bare-metal.io/enhancing-sql-observability-with-clickhouse-grafana-plugin-4-0/): SQL observability is a critical aspect of modern application development. It allows developers and operations teams to gain insights into... - [Why Companies are Kicking Cloud to the Curb](https://bare-metal.io/why-companies-are-kicking-cloud-to-the-curb/): We’ve seen a lot of noise lately of companies talking about “leaving the cloud” or the “great cloud exit”. If... - [3 OLAP Databases - Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business](https://bare-metal.io/3-olap-databases-choosing-the-right-solution-for-your-business/): In the fast-paced world of data analytics, the ability to process and analyze data in real-time is paramount for making... - [Mastering ClickHouse: Best Practices for Handling One Billion Row](https://bare-metal.io/mastering-clickhouse-best-practices-for-handling-one-billion-row/): ClickHouse is an open-source columnar database management system that is gaining popularity for its ability to handle data at an... - [Ensuring Data Integrity: Monitoring Asynchronous Data Inserts in ClickHouse](https://bare-metal.io/ensuring-data-integrity-monitoring-asynchronous-data-inserts-in-clickhouse/): In the ever-expanding landscape of data management and analytics, ensuring the integrity and consistency of data is paramount. For platforms... - [Bare Metal Servers vs. Virtual Servers: Making the Right Choice](https://bare-metal.io/exploring-the-dichotomy-of-rtos-vs-bare-metal-programming-for-embedded-systems/): In the realm of hosting solutions, the debate between bare metal servers and virtual servers has been ongoing, with each... - [Unlocking Advanced Analytics: Harnessing the Power of ClickHouse with Trackingplan](https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-advanced-analytics-harnessing-the-power-of-clickhouse-with-trackingplan/): In today’s data-driven world, organizations are constantly seeking ways to unlock advanced analytics and gain valuable insights from their data.... ## Pricing Tiers - [Storage](https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=storage): Dell PowerEdge 24 Intel Cores 128GB Ram 4x7TB NVMe PCIe SSD 20 expansion slots avail 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Minio... - [Silver](https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=gold2): Dell PowerEdge 48 Intel Cores 512GB Ram 19. 5TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over... - [Platinum](https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=gold): Dell PowerEdge 80 Intel Cores 3TB Ram 150TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over IP - [Gold](https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=silver): Dell PowerEdge 80 Intel Cores 1TB Ram 42TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over IP --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages ### Terms of Service (ToS) - Published: 2025-01-21 - Modified: 2025-01-22 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/tos/ ToS applies automatically to all Bare-Metal. io, LLC clients upon subscription to the Services including subscription through a third party or any commercial partner. 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MinIO excels in storing unstructured data such as photos, videos, log files, backups, and container images, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications, including machine learning, analytics, and application data storage. Bare-metal. io offers cost-effective, high-performance decentralized Minio hosting allowing you to build out storage clusters at a significantly lower cost compared to major cloud services. With no API costs and zero egress fees, we can assist you in designing a resilient architecture that supports unlimited scaling without the excessive charges often levied by cloud providers. Gain complete control over your storage, ensuring full command and predictability in your monthly expenses. Storage Server starting at $1500/mo Dell PowerEdge 24 Intel Cores 256GB Ram 4×15. 36TB NVMe PCIe SSD - 60TB of JBOD 20 NVMe expansion slots avail 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection - NO EGRESS or API FEES! Minio S3 Compatible Storage (free version, Minio Enterprise recommended for any production uses) Add storage to this server as you grow. 20 slots available of various types of storage. Add more servers in the same data center or create a fully replicated cluster across bare-metal. io data centers. Implementation of MinIO MinIO supports both replication modes through its bucket replication feature, allowing users to configure their preferred method based on their specific requirements for data availability, consistency, and performance. The choice between synchronous and asynchronous replication depends on the criticality... --- ### ClickHouse Consulting & Managed Services - Published: 2024-04-02 - Modified: 2024-04-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/clickhouse-consulting-managed-services/ --- ### ClickHouse Benchmark - AWS BareMetal vs. bare-metal.io - Published: 2024-03-30 - Modified: 2024-03-31 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/clickhouse-clickbench-aws-vs-baremetal/ --- ### Cloud Migration and Interoperability Consulting - Published: 2024-03-27 - Modified: 2024-03-27 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/cloud-migration-and-interoperability-consulting/ --- ### Apache Doris hosting on Bare Metal - Published: 2024-03-26 - Modified: 2024-03-26 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/apache-doris-hosting-on-bare-metal/ Apache Doris is an open-source, column-oriented, distributed analytical database designed for real-time analytics on large datasets. It offers a combination of high performance, scalability, and ease of use, making it suitable for a wide range of data warehousing and analytics applications. VeloDB is the enterprise offering of Apache Doris. Here's a bullet point list of its features and advantages: Features of Apache Doris Column-oriented storage: Optimizes query performance and reduces storage costs by efficiently compressing and encoding data. MPP Architecture: Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) architecture allows for high query performance and scalability. Real-time analytics: Supports high-concurrency, low-latency SQL queries on large datasets for real-time analytics. Horizontal scalability: Can scale horizontally with the addition of more nodes to handle larger datasets and higher query loads. High availability: Designed with a built-in replication and failover mechanism to ensure data availability and query processing continuity. Easy integration: Compatible with existing SQL-based BI tools and supports various data loading methods, including batch and stream processing. Vectorized query execution: Utilizes vectorized query execution to improve performance by processing data in batches rather than row by row. Partitioning and bucketing: Supports table partitioning and bucketing to improve query performance by reducing the amount of data scanned. Cost-based optimizer: Employs a cost-based optimizer to automatically select the most efficient query execution plans. Architecture diagram: Advantages of Apache Doris Efficient data analytics: Provides fast query performance on large datasets, making it suitable for interactive data analytics and business intelligence applications. Scalability and flexibility: Easily scales to accommodate growing... --- ### ClickHouse Consulting & Managed Services-old - Published: 2024-03-19 - Modified: 2024-03-27 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/clickhouse-managed-services-old/ --- ### IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 Managed Services - Published: 2024-03-19 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/ibm-tm1-managed-services/ --- ### Services - Published: 2024-03-19 - Modified: 2024-11-10 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services/ Our mission is to keep your technology running smoothly with a suite of services designed for maximum efficiency, security, and reliability. Partner with us for a seamless IT experience that allows you to focus on what you do best - growing your business. --- ### Services-old - Published: 2024-03-18 - Modified: 2024-03-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/services-old/ sdafadfds --- ### Power your big data applications with Bare Metal - Published: 2024-03-09 - Modified: 2024-03-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/power-your-big-data-applications-with-bare-metal/ Maintain complete control over your environment with top-tier, single-tenant dedicated servers. Higher performance, ultimate security and lower cost than the major clouds can offer. Get Started --- ### Apache Druid hosting on Bare Metal - Published: 2024-02-25 - Modified: 2024-02-25 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/apache-druid-hosting-on-bare-metal/ Apache Druid is a high-performance, real-time analytics database designed for workflows where fast data ingestion, instant query responses, and high concurrency are critical. Deploying Apache Druid on bare metal servers can offer substantial benefits, particularly in scenarios requiring optimized performance, scalability, and control. Here are some key advantages of running Apache Druid on bare metal: 1. Maximized Performance: Bare metal servers provide exclusive access to physical hardware resources, eliminating the overhead that comes with virtualization. This ensures that Apache Druid can operate at peak efficiency, with faster data ingestion rates and quicker query response times, crucial for real-time analytics. 2. Customizable Hardware Configurations: Organizations can tailor their hardware to the specific demands of their Apache Druid deployment, selecting CPUs, RAM, and storage that match their performance and capacity needs. This level of customization is especially beneficial for fine-tuning performance and managing large datasets effectively. 3. Predictable and Reliable Performance: Without the "noisy neighbor" effect seen in virtualized or cloud environments, bare metal servers offer stable and predictable performance. This reliability is critical for applications where consistent, low-latency data access and query performance are essential. 4. Enhanced Security: Deploying on bare metal can provide a more secure environment, as organizations have full control over the physical server and its access, reducing the risk of shared-resource vulnerabilities. This setup can be particularly advantageous for handling sensitive data or complying with strict regulatory requirements. 5. Low Latency: With direct access to physical network resources, bare metal servers can reduce network latency. This is... --- ### Apache Pinot hosting on Bare Metal - Published: 2024-02-25 - Modified: 2024-02-25 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/apache-pinot-hosting-on-bare-metal/ Apache Pinot is a real-time distributed OLAP datastore, designed to deliver scalable real-time analytics with low latency. Deploying Apache Pinot on bare metal servers can offer several benefits, particularly for organizations that require high-performance analytics, direct control over their infrastructure, and the ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently. Here are some key advantages of running Apache Pinot on bare metal servers: 1. Optimized Performance: Bare metal servers provide dedicated resources, which means Apache Pinot can leverage the full potential of the underlying hardware without the overhead associated with virtualization layers. This is crucial for maintaining low latency in real-time analytics and can significantly improve query response times and data ingestion rates. 2. Custom Hardware Configuration: Deploying on bare metal allows organizations to customize their hardware configurations to match the specific requirements of their Apache Pinot deployment. This includes choosing processors with the right balance of cores and speed, optimizing memory size and speed for in-memory computations, and selecting storage options that offer the best performance for data ingestion and query processing. 3. Enhanced Stability and Reliability: With dedicated hardware, there's a lower risk of resource contention and performance variability, which are common in shared or virtualized environments. This leads to more predictable performance, which is especially important for applications where consistent low-latency responses are critical. 4. Security and Compliance: Running Apache Pinot on bare metal servers can offer enhanced security, as organizations have complete control over the physical hardware and network, reducing the risk of data breaches through... --- ### ClickHouse hosting on Bare Metal - Published: 2024-02-25 - Modified: 2024-07-05 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/clickhouse-hosting-on-bare-metal/ Hosting ClickHouse, a column-oriented database management system designed for online analytical processing (OLAP), on bare metal servers offers several advantages, particularly in terms of performance, control, and cost-efficiency. See the AWS vs. Bare-Metal comparison benchmark here. Here's a detailed look at these benefits: 1. Optimized Performance: Bare metal servers provide dedicated physical resources, without the overhead of virtualization, which is common in cloud or virtual environments. This direct access to hardware resources, such as CPU, memory, and storage, can significantly boost the performance of Clickhouse, especially for high-load operations and large datasets. The lack of a hypervisor layer reduces latency and increases processing speed, which is crucial for analytics workloads. 2. Customization and Control: With bare metal servers, you have full control over the server configuration. This means you can tailor the hardware specifications, such as CPU types, memory size, and storage options (e. g. , SSDs for faster data access), to match the specific demands of your Clickhouse database. Additionally, you can optimize the server's operating system and network settings to further enhance performance and security. 3. Cost Efficiency for Large Scale Deployments: While cloud services offer scalability and flexibility, they can become costly for large-scale, persistent workloads. Bare metal servers can be more cost-effective in the long run for such deployments, especially when considering the performance per dollar. You avoid the premium pricing of cloud compute instances and get more predictable costs, without sacrificing performance. 4. Reduced "Noisy Neighbor" Problems: In shared or virtualized hosting environments, your resources... --- ### Blog - Published: 2024-02-07 - Modified: 2024-05-12 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/blog/ Welcome to the blog. Some text here. --- ### Analytical Application Serving - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-02-23 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/use-cases/analytical-application-serving/   Real-time analytical applications refer to software solutions or systems that perform immediate analysis on streaming data, enabling rapid decision-making by delivering instant insights These applications are widely used in various industries and sectors for a multitude of purposes. Here are several noteworthy examples of their application: Fraud Detection in Financial Services: Banks and financial institutions utilize real-time analytics applications to scrutinize transactions. If a transaction deviates from a user's typical behavior, the system can promptly flag it as suspicious and take immediate action, such as blocking the transaction or alerting the user. Healthcare Monitoring: Real-time analytics applications are integrated into patient monitoring systems to track vital signs and identify anomalies. For example, if a patient's heart rate or blood pressure deviates from the normal range, healthcare providers can be promptly alerted. E-commerce Personalization: E-commerce platforms utilize real-time analytics applications to provide personalized recommendations to customers, taking into account their browsing and purchase history. This enhances the customer experience and boosts sales. Supply Chain Management: In logistics and supply chain operations, real-time analytics applications help track shipments and inventory levels, enabling businesses to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times. Traffic Management and Smart Cities: Urban traffic control systems utilize real-time data from sensors and cameras to manage traffic flow, alleviate congestion, and promptly respond to incidents such as accidents. Energy Management: Real-time analytics applications in energy systems optimize the distribution and consumption of electricity in smart grids, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. Network Security and Cybersecurity:... --- ### Real-Time Data Analytics - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-02-23 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/use-cases/real-time-data-analytics/ Real-time data analytics refers to the process of analyzing data as soon as it becomes available, allowing businesses and organizations to gain immediate insights and make decisions based on the most current information. This contrasts with traditional data analytics, which often involves analyzing batches of data after they have been collected over a certain period. Key aspects of real-time data analytics include: Immediate Data Processing:Real-time analytics processes data as soon as it is generated or received, often within milliseconds or seconds. This is crucial in scenarios where immediate action is required, such as fraud detection in banking transactions or monitoring of critical infrastructure. Streaming Data:It often involves streaming data, where data continuously flows in from various sources like IoT devices, social media feeds, online transactions, etc. Tools designed for real-time analytics are capable of handling this continuous stream efficiently. Dynamic Decision-Making:By providing immediate insights, real-time analytics enables dynamic decision-making. Businesses can respond to changing conditions, customer behaviors, or emerging trends instantly. Technological Infrastructure: It relies on advanced technologies like in-memory computing, stream processing software, and sophisticated data analytics algorithms. These technologies allow for the rapid processing and analysis of large volumes of data. Applications:Real-time data analytics is used in various domains like finance (for stock trading and fraud detection), e-commerce (for personalized customer experiences), healthcare (for patient monitoring), and smart cities (for traffic management). Predictive Analytics:In addition to providing immediate insights, real-time analytics can also include predictive elements, using current data to forecast future trends or potential outcomes. Challenges:Real-time data... --- ### Event Logging & Thread Detection - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-02-11 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/use-cases/event-logging-thread-detection/ Event Logging: Definition: Event logging is the practice of recording specific occurrences or events within a system or application. These events can include various activities, errors, warnings, or informational messages generated during the operation of software or hardware. The purpose of event logging is to create a chronological record of events that can be used for troubleshooting, monitoring, and analysis. Key Points: Logging Types: Events can be categorized into different types, such as informational, warning, error, and critical. Each type provides insights into the health and performance of the system. Diagnostic Tool: Event logs serve as a diagnostic tool, helping system administrators and developers identify issues, track changes, and understand the sequence of events leading up to a particular situation. Security Monitoring: In the context of security, event logging is crucial for monitoring and detecting potential security incidents. Security events may include login attempts, access violations, or other suspicious activities. Registries and Files: Event logs are often stored in registries or log files. Operating systems, applications, and network devices maintain separate logs, and centralized logging systems may aggregate these logs for easier analysis. Threat Detection: Once these logs are collected in batch or real-time, this is where threat detection comes in. First a definition of it: threat detection refers to the processes, technologies, and practices designed to identify and analyze malicious activities or vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the security and integrity of information systems, networks, and data. The primary goal of threat detection is to detect these potential threats... --- ### Contact Us - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-02-18 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/contact/ As your data center partner, we can customize any solution to meet your needs. Contact us for more information or a quote. sales@bare-metal. io --- ### Who We Are - Published: 2024-01-25 - Modified: 2024-12-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/about-us/ We’re no stranger to providing world-class data center, virtual machines and Internet bandwidth as we've been doing it for over 17 years. What started out as a data center in a previous NASA facility in Morrison, Colorado, has grown into a successful hosting business all based out of Denver, Colorado.   We've moved on from the old NASA facility into world-class data centers but we take the lessons learned and hard work from running our own facility to helping power your company's infrastructure. Over the recent years, we’ve seen an explosion in the demand for bare-metal servers. These servers are used to power a variety of big data applications and our customers do not want a virtualization layer in the middle slowing things down.   We started bare-metal. io to focus on large, high performing servers to meet the demand for the explosion of data and the need for real-time analytics/detection for this data.  See more information about our data centers here. --- ### Architectures - Published: 2024-01-25 - Modified: 2024-08-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/architectures/ As companies transition from centralized to decentralized architectures, driven by the growing complexity and volume of data, they are re-evaluating how they store, process, and deliver data to end-users and applications. Those embracing a "cloud-first" approach have discovered that while it simplifies certain tasks, it also accelerates expenditure due to the virtually unlimited infrastructure available at their fingertips. This realization is prompting a careful reconsideration of cloud strategies to balance efficiency with cost-effectiveness. Here are some architectures our clients have implemented, reflecting broader industry trends. Amidst the current economic volatility, companies continue to operate with constrained budgets, prioritizing the maximization of value for every dollar spent. This focus on cost-effectiveness and efficiency is a top priority in their strategic planning. Decentralized In this architecture, data initially lands in a non-major cloud object store, such as Cloudflare's R2 storage, offering S3-comparable storage at lower costs with zero egress fees, thus avoiding lock-in with any specific cloud provider. The data is then transferred to servers at bare-metal. io for high-performance processing by various OLAP tools or other software, enabling millisecond response times for applications and diverse use cases. Finally, if necessary, aggregated data can be moved to one of the major cloud platforms to support existing cloud-based applications. Due to security and latency requirements, another option if you want to control your own storage is a storage server running Minio s3 compatible object storage. Minio is the leader in self-hosted object storage. Replication to another server located in the same data center... --- ### Use Cases - Published: 2024-01-25 - Modified: 2024-06-20 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/use-cases/ As data volumes expand, equipping companies of all sizes with high-performance hardware becomes crucial for powering decision support, real-time analytics, and security monitoring. A new generation of software solutions now enables the analysis of billions of rows of data in real time. These systems can also ingest and process millions of rows of data per second, offering instantaneous analytics and decision-making capabilities to both end users and applications. --- ### Data Centers - Published: 2024-01-25 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/data-centers/ Bare-Metal. io strategically located in regional data centers chosen for their proximity to major public clouds, robust security, adherence to compliance standards, and stellar reputation. These sites offer reliability, cost-effectiveness, and an impressive 99. 99% availability, along with low-latency connections of less than 2 ms between customer data and public cloud applications and services. Our Locations Denver Purpose-built 180,000ft2 /14. 4 Megawatt colocation facility Located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver One of the lowest-risk US metros for natural disasters More details can be found here. New Jersey (coming soon - June, 2025) --- ### Pricing - Published: 2024-01-25 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/pricing/ Our pricing and server offering is dead simple on purpose. We focus on a few server models and buy in bulk. We pass this cost savings along to you. --- ### Power your big data applications with Bare Metal - Published: 2023-09-23 - Modified: 2024-12-27 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/ --- ## Posts ### Why Bare Metal Beats the Cloud: Massive Cost Savings Without the Lock-In - Published: 2025-05-07 - Modified: 2025-05-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-bare-metal-beats-the-cloud-massive-cost-savings-without-the-lock-in/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure, denver data center cloud exit is a powerful case study that proves owning your hardware can save millions while delivering superior performance and flexibility. Let’s dive into how bare-metal. io’s bare metal servers can help you achieve similar savings, avoid lock-in, and reclaim control over your infrastructure. Basecamp’s Cloud Exit: A $10 Million Lesson in Cost Savings In 2022, Basecamp (operated by 37signals) spent a staggering $3. 2 million on cloud services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud. Their biggest expense? $907,838 for AWS S3 storage to manage 8 petabytes of data, followed by $759,983 for compute services like EC2 and EKS. Despite years of optimization, including reserved instances and private pricing agreements, the promised savings from cloud simplicity never materialized. Frustrated by escalating costs and complexity, Basecamp decided to exit the cloud entirely. They invested $700,000 in Dell servers and Pure Storage arrays, setting up their own infrastructure in two data centers managed by Deft. The result? They reduced their annual infrastructure costs from $3. 2 million to $1. 3 million in 2024—a savings of $1. 9 million per year. By summer 2025, when they complete their exit from AWS S3 (costing $1. 5 million annually), Basecamp projects total savings of $10 million over five years. Here’s a breakdown of their savings: Compute Costs: Basecamp replaced $759,983/year in AWS EC2/EKS with Dell servers costing $1,287/month amortized over three years (288 vCPUs, 1. 3TB RAM, 15TB NVMe storage). Storage Costs: Their $907,838/year S3 bill will be replaced with a dual-DC Pure... --- ### Escaping the Cloud Trap: How Bare Metal Offers a Better Way Forward - Published: 2025-05-05 - Modified: 2025-05-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/escaping-the-cloud-trap-how-bare-metal-offers-a-better-way-forward/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure, denver data center Contact us for more information. --- ### Why Bare-Metal.io Switched to VergeOS: A Better Alternative to VMware - Published: 2025-05-02 - Modified: 2025-05-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-bare-metal-io-switched-to-vergeos-a-better-alternative-to-vmware/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu, vmware - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure, denver data center Contact us today to learn more about VergeOS and how we can help you migrate seamlessly. Let’s leave Broadcom’s chaos behind and embrace a brighter future with VergeOS. Contact us for more information. --- ### How Bare-Metal.io Saves Companies Money on Cloud Costs - Published: 2025-05-01 - Modified: 2025-05-01 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/how-bare-metal-io-saves-companies-money-on-cloud-costs/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure, denver data center Bare-Metal. io, we offer bare metal servers and virtual servers that can slash your infrastructure expenses while delivering high performance. Unlike traditional cloud providers, we don’t charge for ingress or egress bandwidth, making us a game-changer for companies handling large data volumes. Below, we explore real-world scenarios where Bare-Metal. io helps companies save significantly, with a focus on telemetry and IoT data processing. Why Bare-Metal. io Stands Out Traditional cloud vendors often burden companies with complex pricing models, including hefty fees for data ingress (incoming data) and egress (outgoing data). These costs can spiral out of control for data-intensive operations. Bare-Metal. io eliminates bandwidth charges entirely, offering predictable pricing and high-performance bare metal and virtual servers at a fraction of the cost. Our solutions are tailored for businesses that need to process and transfer large datasets efficiently. Scenario 1: Telemetry Data Processing for a Logistics Company The Challenge A logistics company tracks thousands of vehicles in real time, collecting telemetry data such as GPS coordinates, fuel usage, and driver behavior. Each vehicle generates 1 GB of data daily, totaling 30 TB per month across 1,000 vehicles. The data is ingested into the cloud for processing (e. g. , route optimization) and sent back to vehicles or dashboards, incurring both ingress and egress costs with a traditional cloud provider. Traditional Cloud Costs (e. g. , AWS) Ingress: Free on AWS. Egress: $0. 09 per GB (assuming us-east-1 pricing). For 30 TB (30,000 GB) of processed data sent out monthly, that’s $2,700/month.... --- ### Why Bare-Metal.io in Denver, Colorado, Is Your Best Bet for High-Performance Infrastructure - Published: 2025-04-19 - Modified: 2025-04-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-bare-metal-io-in-denver-colorado-is-your-best-bet-for-high-performance-infrastructure/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure, denver data center Contact us for more information. --- ### Hybrid Infrastructure: Combining Bare Metal and Virtual Servers with Bare-Metal.io - Published: 2025-04-19 - Modified: 2025-04-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/hybrid-infrastructure-combining-bare-metal-and-virtual-servers-with-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact us for more information. --- ### Bare Metal Bargains: Why Your Garage Is Dev Heaven but Production Needs a Data Center - Published: 2025-04-15 - Modified: 2025-04-18 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/bare-metal-bargains-why-your-garage-is-dev-heaven-but-production-needs-a-data-center/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare-Metal. io, we’re all about making bare-metal computing your superpower. Here’s why it rocks: Cost Efficiency: Pay $500 once instead of $950 a month. That’s more money for coffee or, you know, actual GPUs. Performance: Bare-metal servers laugh at virtualization overhead, delivering raw power for your workloads. Control: Tweak your stack to perfection without some cloud dashboard gatekeeping your options. Sustainability: Snagging used hardware from marketplaces keeps servers out of landfills and cash in your pocket. For development, your garage is the ultimate sandbox. For production, a data center ensures your app doesn’t crash when your cat unplugs the server to chase a laser pointer. A Garage Network Dream (With a Data Center Reality Check) The X post floated a wild idea: a “distributed garage hosting network. ” Think Airbnb, but for servers humming in people’s basements. It’s a hilarious vision—compute power cheaper than a latte, served from Dave’s garage in Ohio. For dev work, it’s genius. But production? You’d need data centers to keep things legit. Security, uptime, and bandwidth aren’t just buzzwords—they’re what keep your users happy. Still, we love the spirit: decentralized, scrappy, and sticking it to cloud overlords who think egress fees are a personality trait. Why Bare-Metal. io? Whether you’re coding in your garage or deploying to a data center, Bare-Metal. io has your back. We’re your guide to bare-metal bliss, with tools, tutorials, and a community that gets it. Cloud costs are a bad joke, and we’re here to help you write a better... --- ### The Rapidly Declining Cost of LLMs and Why It Matters for Bare-Metal Computing - Published: 2025-02-02 - Modified: 2025-02-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-rapidly-declining-cost-of-llms-and-why-it-matters-for-bare-metal-computing/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit, gpu - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact us for more information. --- ### Nvidia unveils $3,000 desktop AI computer - Published: 2025-01-08 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/nvidia-unveils-3000-desktop-ai-computer/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare Metal Scalability: Clients can deploy multiple Project DIGITS units across various locations, facilitating scalable AI solutions at the edge. Optimized Connectivity: Strategically located data centers offer low-latency connections, enhancing the responsiveness of AI applications. Implications for AI Deployment Strategies The integration of Project DIGITS into bare-metal. io's hosting environment signifies a transformative approach to AI deployment: Reduced Latency: Edge computing capabilities ensure real-time data processing, crucial for applications requiring immediate insights. Operational Flexibility: Organizations can choose between on-premises deployment and hosted solutions, aligning with specific operational requirements and resource availability. Accelerated Innovation: Accessible high-performance AI computing empowers a broader spectrum of developers and researchers to experiment and innovate without the constraints of traditional cloud dependencies. In summary, NVIDIA's Project DIGITS, combined with bare-metal. io's hosting services, offers a compelling solution for organizations seeking to deploy advanced AI capabilities at the edge. This development is poised to drive a new era of AI applications, characterized by enhanced performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Contact us for more information. --- ### Vectara: Advanced AI Capabilities with Flexible Deployment - Published: 2025-01-02 - Modified: 2025-01-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/vectara-advanced-ai-capabilities-with-flexible-deployment/ - Categories: ai, aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare MetalSynergizing Vectara and Bare-Metal. io Deploying Vectara's AI platform on Bare-Metal. io's infrastructure enables businesses to harness powerful AI capabilities while maintaining control over their data and reducing operational costs. This combination offers several advantages: Performance Optimization: Bare-Metal. io's dedicated servers provide the computational power necessary for Vectara's AI models to operate efficiently, ensuring rapid response times and the ability to handle large-scale data processing. Cost Efficiency: By choosing Bare-Metal. io, businesses can achieve substantial savings on infrastructure expenses compared to traditional cloud services, without compromising on performance or scalability. Enhanced Security and Compliance: On-premises deployment of Vectara on Bare-Metal. io's servers allows organizations to maintain stringent security protocols and comply with industry-specific regulations, safeguarding sensitive data. Conclusion Integrating Vectara's advanced AI platform with Bare-Metal. io's high-performance infrastructure presents a robust solution for enterprises aiming to deploy AI applications efficiently and cost-effectively. This strategic alignment not only enhances performance and security but also offers a financially prudent alternative to traditional cloud-based AI deployments. Contact us for more information. --- ### How Running Kamiwaza on Bare-Metal.io Infrastructure Can Save Money and Enhance Security - Published: 2025-01-01 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/how-running-kamiwaza-on-bare-metal-io-infrastructure-can-save-money-and-enhance-security/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Full Hardware Utilization: With Bare-Metal. io, you’re not paying for unused cloud resources. You get dedicated hardware optimized for Kamiwaza. ai’s needs, allowing you to fully utilize every core, every cycle, and every terabyte. Scalable AI Workloads: Kamiwaza’s platform can efficiently scale workloads on Bare-Metal. io, enabling businesses to right-size their infrastructure without the unpredictable costs associated with cloud-based AI. Avoiding Cloud Egress Fees: Transferring large datasets out of the cloud can be prohibitively expensive. Running Kamiwaza. ai on Bare-Metal. io keeps your data local, reducing or eliminating these costs. 2. Enhanced Security: Air-Gapped for Maximum Protection Data security is a top priority for organizations handling sensitive information. Bare-Metal. io’s infrastructure offers the ideal foundation for air-gapped deployments: Complete Isolation: With Bare-Metal. io, your servers are physically isolated from external networks, minimizing the risk of breaches. This aligns perfectly with Kamiwaza’s ability to process data locally, ensuring sensitive data never leaves your controlled environment. Compliance-Friendly: Air-gapped setups meet the strict requirements of industries such as healthcare, finance, and defense, where regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. End-to-End Data Sovereignty: Running Kamiwaza. ai on Bare-Metal. io ensures your company retains full ownership and control of its data, with no risk of exposure to third-party cloud providers. 3. Performance Tailored for AI AI workloads demand high-performance infrastructure optimized for intensive data processing and machine learning model inference. Bare-Metal. io is built for such use cases: Customizable Hardware: Configure your infrastructure to match Kamiwaza. ai’s requirements, from CPUs and GPUs to storage and networking. This... --- ### Another Company Ditches the Cloud: How bare-metal.io Helps Control Skyrocketing Compute Costs - Published: 2024-12-22 - Modified: 2024-12-22 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/another-company-ditches-the-cloud-how-bare-metal-io-helps-control-skyrocketing-compute-costs/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure YouTube video titled "GEICO's dramatic shift from cloud-first to cloud-repatriation showcases a significant trend in enterprise infrastructure strategy", we see yet another company taking the bold step of moving out of the public cloud due to escalating costs. For years, the promise of the cloud has been convenient, offering seemingly infinite scalability and flexibility. But as more businesses mature in their workloads and usage patterns, many are finding that cloud expenses can spiral out of control—especially for certain high-compute or target="_new" rel="noopener">bare-metal. io comes in. The Hidden Costs of the Cloud On the surface, cloud computing appears cost-effective: you pay only for what you use, there’s no large up-front investment in hardware, and you can scale up or down with a few clicks. But as time goes on, hidden costs begin to appear: Data Egress and Network Charges Transferring data out of cloud platforms can become prohibitively expensive, especially in target="_new" rel="noopener">bare-metal. io is revolutionizing how companies manage and deploy bare-metal servers. Their platform focuses on delivering: On-Demand, Dedicated Hardware: Quickly spin up physical servers in top-tier data centers—no shared hardware, and no hypervisor overhead. Transparent Pricing: Predictable, all-inclusive billing that helps you budget your infrastructure spend with precision. Scalability Without Complexity: Scale up when you need more compute resources, and scale down just as easily. This approach mimics the cloud’s flexibility but without the exorbitant overhead. Customization at Scale: Choose from a wide variety of CPU, RAM, storage, and GPU configurations to tailor hardware to your workload’s needs. By... --- ### Transforming IT Infrastructure with Private Clouds and Cloud-Like Experiences - Published: 2024-12-19 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/transforming-it-infrastructure-with-private-clouds-and-cloud-like-experiences/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact us for more information. --- ### Building a High-Performance Data Lake with Trino and Iceberg on Bare-Metal.io for Cost-Efficient Analytics - Published: 2024-12-07 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/building-a-high-performance-data-lake-with-trino-and-iceberg-on-bare-metal-io-for-cost-efficient-analytics/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, data lake, lakehouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Introduction In today’s data-driven world, organizations need to process growing volumes of information quickly and cost-effectively. Traditional data warehouses can be expensive, slow to scale, and inflexible in the face of diverse data formats. Modern data lakes, on the other hand, offer a more open, flexible, and affordable approach—especially when powered by cutting-edge query engines and table formats. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to build a robust, high-performance data lake using Trino (formerly PrestoSQL) and Apache Iceberg as the foundational technologies. We’ll also dive into why running these workloads on Bare-Metal.io can significantly reduce your operating costs by eliminating S3 API charges, providing predictable pricing, and delivering steady, reliable performance. Why Trino and Iceberg? 1. Trino for Fast, Distributed SQL Queries: Trino is a distributed SQL query engine designed to handle large-scale analytics workloads, often more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional data warehouse solutions. With Trino, you can perform interactive queries against multiple data sources—object storage, databases, Kafka streams—and unify all that data under one SQL interface. Its architecture is ideal for low-latency queries on massive datasets, giving your data team the power to quickly iterate, analyze, and innovate. 2. Apache Iceberg for a Next-Generation Table Format: Iceberg is a high-performance open table format built for big data analytics. It provides a more flexible and reliable abstraction than the Hive Metastore tables of the past. Iceberg’s key benefits include: Schema Evolution: Add, remove, or rename columns without rewriting entire datasets. Partition Evolution: Adapt partitions over... --- ### Redefining the Cloud: How Bare-Metal.io Combines Performance, Scalability, and Cost Efficiency - Published: 2024-12-02 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/redefining-the-cloud-how-bare-metal-io-combines-performance-scalability-and-cost-efficiency-2/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare-Metal. io. Contact us for more information. --- ### Unmasking the True Cost of Cloud Computing: A Case for Bare-Metal.io's Transparent Pricing - Published: 2024-11-28 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unmasking-the-true-cost-of-cloud-computing-a-case-for-bare-metal-ios-transparent-pricing/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure vCPU 1024GB 40TB $10,658 In this scenario, Bare-Metal. io provides a more cost-effective solution with transparent pricing, free from hidden fees. The Bottom Line While cloud giants like AWS offer robust services, the associated hidden costs can be a significant drawback. Bare-Metal. io's commitment to predictable pricing and the absence of extra fees make it an attractive alternative for businesses seeking cost transparency and control. For more information on Bare-Metal. io's offerings and pricing, visit our pricing page. Note: Always conduct a thorough cost analysis tailored to your organization's specific needs before making infrastructure decisions. Contact us for more information. --- ### Redefining the Cloud: How Bare-Metal.io Combines Performance, Scalability, and Cost Efficiency - Published: 2024-11-22 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/redefining-the-cloud-how-bare-metal-io-combines-performance-scalability-and-cost-efficiency/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare MetalScalable Architectures Tailored to Your Needs Understanding that one size doesn't fit all, Bare-Metal. io offers flexible architectures: Decentralized Architecture: Data initially lands in cost-effective object stores like Cloudflare’s R2, which offers S3-comparable storage at lower costs with zero egress fees. The data is then transferred to Bare-Metal. io servers for high-performance processing, enabling millisecond response times for various applications. Bare Metal Hybrid Architecture: Data is sent to both a major cloud provider and Bare-Metal. io to serve specific use cases like real-time analytics or fraud detection. This approach reduces costs by leveraging bare-metal servers at a fraction of the price of traditional cloud services. Bare Metal Building the New Private Cloud Bare-Metal. io empowers organizations to construct modern private clouds that combine the agility of public clouds with the control of on-premises systems. By providing customizable bare-metal servers, businesses can tailor hardware configurations to specific application requirements, ensuring optimal resource utilization and performance. Bare MetalCost-Effective Solutions For companies with steady workloads, Bare-Metal. io's "own the base, rent the spike" model offers cost-effective, dedicated infrastructure for consistent demands while allowing for cloud scaling during peak periods. This strategy provides significant savings compared to relying solely on major cloud providers. Bare MetalSeamless Migration and Integration Transitioning to Bare-Metal. io is straightforward, with support for various operating systems and integration with existing workflows. This compatibility ensures that businesses can migrate without disrupting operations, gaining enhanced performance and control. Bare MetalConclusion Bare-Metal. io delivers the best of both worlds: the flexibility and... --- ### Repatriating AI Workloads with Bare-Metal.io: Optimizing Cost, Control, and Performance - Published: 2024-11-11 - Modified: 2024-11-11 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/repatriating-ai-workloads-with-bare-metal-io-optimizing-cost-control-and-performance/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure As AI adoption accelerates, so do the costs associated with cloud computing. With the rise of generative AI and complex machine learning (ML) models, companies are finding that cloud-based solutions can rapidly drain budgets. To address this, a trend towards "repatriating" workloads—moving them from the cloud to on-premises infrastructure—is gaining momentum. Bare-Metal.io, with its high-performance on-prem infrastructure solutions, presents a compelling choice for businesses aiming to regain control over expenses, maximize data security, and boost computational performance. The Case for Repatriating AI Workloads Cloud environments were initially seen as the ideal solution for AI due to their scalability and flexibility. But high premiums on GPU and TPU resources, combined with unpredictable usage fees, have left many companies struggling to justify cloud costs for AI. This is especially true for projects requiring intensive computing over prolonged periods, where consumption-based billing models can be both unpredictable and prohibitive. By transitioning these high-demand workloads to Bare-Metal.io’s robust on-prem solutions, organizations can avoid fluctuating cloud costs and unexpected fees like data egress charges. Bare-Metal.io’s dedicated, hardware-optimized infrastructure offers a cost-effective, high-performance alternative tailored to AI. Key Benefits of Repatriation with Bare-Metal.io Cost Predictability: Bare-Metal.io’s fixed-cost infrastructure lets companies better predict and manage expenses. This is especially valuable for organizations scaling up AI initiatives but needing to keep operational costs within budget. Enhanced Performance: For AI tasks reliant on high-speed processing and low latency, Bare-Metal.io offers optimized hardware setups that allow for faster and more efficient execution of AI models. This translates into quicker insights... --- ### The Future of Private Cloud Networks: How Bare-Metal.io is Shaping the Landscape - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-future-of-private-cloud-networks-how-bare-metal-io-is-shaping-the-landscapeunlock-the-full-potential-of-minio-with-bare-metal-io-high-performance-secure-and-cost-effective-hosting/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Business, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are continually seeking ways to optimize their IT infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability. This is a great article summarizing the status of how private clouds are making a huge comeback. Private cloud networks have emerged as a pivotal solution, offering the control and customization that enterprises require. At Bare-Metal.io, we are at the forefront of this evolution, providing cutting-edge services that align with the future of private cloud networks. Embracing Hybrid Cloud Models The hybrid cloud model, which combines private and public cloud environments, is becoming increasingly popular among organizations aiming for flexibility without compromising security. Bare-Metal.io facilitates seamless integration between on-premises infrastructure and public clouds, enabling businesses to leverage the best of both worlds. Our solutions allow for efficient workload distribution, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure on private servers while benefiting from the scalability of public cloud services. Advancements in Network Virtualization Network virtualization technologies like Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) are revolutionizing how networks are managed and deployed. Bare-Metal.io offers advanced virtualization capabilities that provide greater agility and simplified network management. Our platform allows for the rapid provisioning of network resources, enabling businesses to respond quickly to changing demands. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Our SDN solutions decouple network control from the physical hardware, allowing for centralized management and dynamic adjustments. This approach enhances network efficiency and reduces operational complexities. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) By virtualizing network services that traditionally ran on proprietary hardware, Bare-Metal.io reduces the need... --- ### Unlock the Full Potential of MinIO with Bare-Metal.io: High-Performance, Secure, and Cost-Effective Hosting - Published: 2024-09-30 - Modified: 2024-09-30 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlock-the-full-potential-of-minio-with-bare-metal-io-high-performance-secure-and-cost-effective-hosting/ - Categories: Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit, minio, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact us today to discuss your requirements and discover how we can help you build a robust, scalable, and secure MinIO hosting environment. About Bare-Metal. io Bare-Metal. io is a leading provider of dedicated server solutions, specializing in high-performance hosting for data-intensive applications. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, cutting-edge technology, and competitive pricing, we empower businesses to achieve their goals without compromise. --- ### Why Bare-Metal.io is the Best Platform for Hosting ClickHouse Servers - Published: 2024-09-28 - Modified: 2024-09-28 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-bare-metal-io-is-the-best-platform-for-hosting-clickhouse-servers/ - Categories: Bare Metal, Clickhouse, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact Bare-Metal. io today to start building your next-generation private cloud. --- ### Building the New Private Cloud with Bare-Metal.io: An Architect's Guide - Published: 2024-09-26 - Modified: 2024-09-26 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/building-the-new-private-cloud-with-bare-metal-io-an-architects-guide/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit, Education - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Bare-Metal. io can help you build a robust, future-proof infrastructure. The Evolution of Private Cloud Architecture Traditional private clouds often struggled with complexity, inflexibility, and high costs. However, advancements in technology have given rise to a new generation of private clouds characterized by: Scalability: Easily expand resources to meet growing demands. High Performance: Optimize for low latency and high throughput. Cost Efficiency: Reduce operational expenses through better resource utilization. Enhanced Security: Maintain strict control over data and compliance requirements. Key Components of the New Private Cloud 1. Software-Defined Infrastructure (SDI) SDI abstracts hardware resources—compute, storage, and networking—and manages them through intelligent software systems. This abstraction allows for greater flexibility and automation in provisioning and managing resources. 2. Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) HCI integrates compute, storage, and networking into a single system, simplifying deployment and management. This convergence reduces complexity and improves performance by minimizing data movement between disparate systems. 3. Advanced Networking Technologies Implementing high-speed networking protocols like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) enhances data transfer rates and reduces latency. This is crucial for applications that require real-time data processing. 4. Automation and Orchestration Automation tools streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and accelerate deployment times. Orchestration ensures seamless integration and coordination between different components of the infrastructure. How Bare-Metal. io Enhances Your Private Cloud Bare-Metal. io specializes in providing high-performance, customizable bare-metal servers—the foundational building blocks for a modern private cloud. Here's how their services align with the key components: Customizable Bare-Metal Servers Performance Optimization: Choose from the latest CPUs, GPUs,... --- ### How Bare-Metal.io Can Help You Save Millions by Avoiding the Cloud - Published: 2024-09-19 - Modified: 2024-09-19 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/how-bare-metal-io-can-help-you-save-millions-by-avoiding-the-cloud/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse, cloud - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Ahrefs discovered that while cloud providers like AWS offer convenience, this comes at a premium. The real cost of cloud services often includes more than just compute and storage; it extends to data transfer fees, unpredictable billing, and the need to overprovision resources to ensure performance. Ahrefs realized that the pay-as-you-go model can quickly become pay-through-the-nose, especially for companies with substantial data processing needs. How Bare-Metal. io Helps: Bare-Metal. io offers dedicated servers that eliminate these hidden costs. By opting for a direct, on-premises approach, you can gain full control over your infrastructure without the excessive and unpredictable expenses associated with the cloud. Bare-Metal. io provides transparency in pricing, ensuring you know exactly what you’re paying for without surprise charges. Performance and Customization Without Limits One of the most significant advantages Ahrefs found with bare-metal servers was performance. Cloud servers, while flexible, can be limited by noisy neighbors and shared resources, leading to inconsistent performance. Ahrefs needed high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) to handle its large-scale data analysis and web crawling, something the cloud couldn’t efficiently provide without expensive, high-end options. How Bare-Metal. io Helps: Bare-Metal. io delivers dedicated servers that provide 100% of the machine’s resources to your workload. This means you get the best possible performance without sharing with other tenants. You can customize the hardware to meet your exact needs, from CPU and memory configurations to specialized GPUs and storage, ensuring your infrastructure is optimized for your applications. Bare-Metal. io’s flexibility allows you to scale vertically... --- ### Supercharge Your ClickHouse Performance with Bare-Metal.io’s High-Performance Servers - Published: 2024-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-31 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/supercharge-your-clickhouse-performance-with-bare-metal-ios-high-performance-servers/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse, cloud - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Contact us for more information. --- ### Why On-Prem Can Be More Cost-Effective Than Cloud for Certain Workloads - Published: 2024-08-22 - Modified: 2024-08-22 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-on-prem-can-be-more-cost-effective-than-cloud-for-certain-workloads/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure bare-metal. io, could be more advantageous in the long run. The True Cost of Cloud One of the most commonly cited benefits of cloud computing is cost savings. However, this perceived advantage can be misleading. While cloud services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer pay-as-you-go pricing models, the costs can quickly add up, especially for workloads that require consistent and heavy resource usage. For instance, workloads that need high computational power, large-scale storage, or operate under high data transfer volumes can incur substantial costs in the cloud. In contrast, an on-prem setup with dedicated hardware—particularly bare-metal servers—can be a more cost-effective solution. With on-prem, you're making an upfront investment in hardware, but the total cost of ownership (TCO) over time can be significantly lower, especially for stable and predictable workloads. Once the hardware is purchased, the ongoing costs are limited to maintenance, power, and cooling, which can be far less than the cumulative cloud bills. Control and Customization Another advantage of on-prem solutions is the level of control and customization they offer. When you own the hardware, you have full control over every aspect of your infrastructure, from network configuration to security policies. This is particularly important for organizations with specific compliance or security requirements that may not be fully supported by cloud providers. Bare-metal servers, such as those offered by bare-metal. io, provide the flexibility to tailor your environment to your exact specifications. This can be crucial for workloads that are highly sensitive to latency, require specialized hardware... --- ### Repatriate from Public Cloud S3 to MinIO on Bare-Metal.io: Unlocking Cost Savings and Performance - Published: 2024-08-06 - Modified: 2024-08-06 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/repatriate-from-public-cloud-s3-to-minio-on-bare-metal-io-unlocking-cost-savings-and-performance/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure IntroductionContact us for more information. --- ### Make It Rain: How bare-metal.io Can Deliver Millions in Savings with Bare Metal Infrastructure - Published: 2024-08-05 - Modified: 2024-08-05 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/make-it-rain-how-bare-metal-io-can-deliver-millions-in-savings-with-bare-metal-infrastructure/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure IntroductionContact us for more information. --- ### Lessons from Self-Hosting ClickHouse and How Bare-Metal.io Can Enhance Your ClickHouse Performance - Published: 2024-07-08 - Modified: 2024-07-08 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/lessons-from-self-hosting-clickhouse-and-how-bare-metal-io-can-enhance-your-clickhouse-performance/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure IntroductionBoris Tane, a founder who self-hosted ClickHouse for his startup, and explain how bare-metal. io can enhance your ClickHouse performance through bare metal hosting. Why Self-Host ClickHouse? Boris' journey began with a need for robust observability in cloud computing. His team of three engineers managed ClickHouse themselves to gain deeper control over their infrastructure, optimize costs, and ensure high performance. Here are key reasons for self-hosting ClickHouse: Control Over Infrastructure: Self-hosting allows for custom configurations and optimizations specific to your needs. Cost Efficiency: Managing your own infrastructure can lead to significant cost savings, especially at scale. Performance Optimization: Direct access to hardware and configurations enables better performance tuning. Key Lessons from Self-Hosting ClickHouse 1. Batch Data Efficiently Sending data in small batches to ClickHouse can overwhelm the system, causing performance issues. It’s crucial to batch data efficiently to avoid too many parts that ClickHouse struggles to merge. 2. Monitor Disk Space Running out of disk space can lead to unexpected issues. Regularly monitor and manage disk usage to prevent disruptions. 3. Choose the Right Disks Using the right type of disks is essential. In Boris' experience, AWS EBS volumes were used, but selecting the appropriate size and performance characteristics is crucial. 4. Avoid Data Mutation ClickHouse is not optimized for mutating data. Attempting to alter data types can lock the database, leading to severe performance degradation. 5. Handle TTL Mutations Carefully TTL mutations can be resource-intensive. Instead of using continuous mutations, delete partitions individually to improve performance. 6. Adjust Default... --- ### Embracing Hybrid Cloud Strategies: The Smart Move for Flexibility, Cost Savings, and Security - Published: 2024-07-05 - Modified: 2024-07-05 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/embracing-hybrid-cloud-strategies-the-smart-move-for-flexibility-cost-savings-and-security/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, IT leaders are increasingly gravitating towards hybrid cloud strategies. This approach combines the best of both worlds, offering the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and security that businesses need to stay competitive. A recent study by Citrix reveals that hybrid cloud strategies are becoming the preferred choice for organizations looking to optimize their IT operations. Contact us for more information. Read the study here. --- ### Exploring Research Data Extensions with MinIO at the Max Planck Institute - Published: 2024-07-02 - Modified: 2024-07-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/exploring-research-data-extensions-with-minio-at-the-max-planck-institute/ - Categories: Bare Metal, minio, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure There is a great case study video posted by Minio called "On-Prem is the New Black" which can be found here. Here is a summary:Contact us for more information and see our Minio hosting page. --- ### Enhancing Your Data Infrastructure with MinIO Hosted on Bare-Metal.io - Published: 2024-06-23 - Modified: 2024-07-02 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/enhancing-your-data-infrastructure-with-minio-hosted-on-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, minio, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In today’s data-driven world, the demand for high-performance, reliable, and secure storage solutions is greater than ever. Enterprises are continually seeking ways to optimize their data infrastructure to support modern workloads such as AI, ML, and data lakes. MinIO, a high-performance object storage server, emerges as a frontrunner in this space, offering unmatched capabilities for handling vast amounts of unstructured data. By hosting MinIO on Bare-Metal.io, you can further enhance its performance and reliability, creating a robust, enterprise-grade storage solution. What is MinIO? MinIO is a cloud-native, S3-compatible object storage server designed to store unstructured data and associated metadata as objects within buckets. Its RESTful API allows for quick metadata queries and object retrieval, making it a modern alternative to traditional SAN and NAS solutions. This flexibility makes MinIO an ideal choice for building large data lakes and other extensive data infrastructures. Why MinIO? Exceptional Performance MinIO stands out for its exceptional performance, supporting a range of workloads that traditional object stores cannot. This includes AI and ML workloads, databases, and log analytics. Engineered to handle hundreds of petabytes of unstructured data, MinIO runs seamlessly on commodity hardware, public clouds, and Kubernetes. Security and Reliability From its inception, MinIO was designed to meet the stringent security, reliability, and availability requirements of the enterprise. It often exceeds public cloud capabilities, offering advanced encryption protocols and a high-performance key management server. This ensures that even with encryption activated, there is almost no performance difference, providing a secure environment without compromising speed. Enterprise-Grade... --- ### The High Cost of Cloud Storage API Costs vs. Hosting Your Own Object Store - Published: 2024-06-18 - Modified: 2024-06-23 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-high-cost-of-cloud-storage-api-costs-vs-hosting-your-own-object-store/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, minio, object storage - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure The High Cost of Cloud Storage API Costs vs. Hosting Your Own Object Store In today's target="_blank" rel="noopener">MinIO, an open-source object storage server compatible with Amazon S3 APIs. Advantages of MinIO Cost-Effective: MinIO is free to use, and when hosted on your infrastructure, it incurs no API costs. High Performance: MinIO is designed for high performance, capable of serving thousands of concurrent connections. Scalability: It scales seamlessly from a single server to a large distributed setup, making it suitable for small and large enterprises alike. Compatibility: MinIO supports Amazon S3 APIs, ensuring compatibility with existing applications and tools. Bare Metal's MinIO Hosting: A Fraction of the Cost For businesses that don't want the hassle of managing their own infrastructure, services like Bare Metal's MinIO hosting offer a compelling solution. Bare Metal provides MinIO hosting at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud storage providers.   Why Choose Bare Metal for MinIO Hosting? Affordable Pricing: Bare Metal offers competitive pricing for hosting MinIO, making it a cost-effective alternative to cloud storage. No API Costs: With Bare Metal's hosting, you only pay for the storage space, not for API calls. Managed Service: Bare Metal handles the setup, maintenance, and scaling, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations. High Performance: Bare Metal's infrastructure is optimized for high performance, ensuring fast and reliable access to your data. Conclusion While cloud storage solutions from major providers offer convenience and scalability, their hidden API costs can make them prohibitively expensive. Hosting your own object... --- ### Scaling ClickHouse on Bare Metal: Challenges and Solutions - Published: 2024-05-31 - Modified: 2024-05-31 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/scaling-clickhouse-on-bare-metal-challenges-and-solutions/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure As businesses increasingly rely on large-scale data analytics to drive decision-making, the demand for high-performance database systems like ClickHouse has skyrocketed. ClickHouse is renowned for its ability to rapidly process and analyze vast volumes of data. However, scaling such a powerful system to meet growing data demands presents unique challenges, especially in terms of infrastructure. In this blog, we explore the scalability challenges associated with ClickHouse and how bare metal solutions from Bare-Metal. io provide an effective framework to address these issues. Understanding Scalability Challenges with ClickHouse ClickHouse is designed to be scalable and can handle petabytes of data across multiple nodes. Despite its robust architecture, several challenges can arise when scaling: 1. Resource Saturation As data volume grows, the load on a single server can exceed its processing capabilities. This leads to resource saturation, where CPU, memory, and disk I/O become bottlenecks, degrading the performance of the database. 2. Complexity in Cluster Management Scaling ClickHouse often involves setting up a cluster configuration that distributes the load across several nodes. Managing this cluster—balancing data, synchronizing replication, and optimizing queries across nodes—adds complexity and overhead. 3. Data Consistency and Integrity Ensuring data consistency across multiple nodes becomes increasingly challenging as the system scales. This is crucial for businesses that depend on real-time analytics for operational decision-making. 4. Network Latency In distributed environments, especially when nodes are geographically dispersed, network latency can significantly impact query performance. This is particularly noticeable in real-time analytics applications. How Bare Metal Solutions Address These Challenges Bare... --- ### Benchmarking ClickHouse on Bare Metal for Different Workloads - Published: 2024-05-29 - Modified: 2024-05-29 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/benchmarking-clickhouse-on-bare-metal-for-different-workloads/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In the realm of data management and analytics, the choice of infrastructure can significantly impact the performance of database systems. ClickHouse, renowned for its high-speed analytics capabilities, is a prime candidate for rigorous benchmarking to understand its performance across different workloads. In this blog post, we explore the benchmark results of ClickHouse on bare metal servers from Bare-Metal. io, highlighting how various data workloads fare in this optimized environment. Introduction to ClickHouse on Bare Metal ClickHouse is an open-source columnar database that excels at real-time query execution and is perfectly suited for OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) scenarios. When deployed on bare metal servers, ClickHouse leverages dedicated hardware without the overhead of virtualization, leading to even better performance. This makes ClickHouse on bare metal an attractive option for >Contact us. --- ### Navigating High Cloud Costs: The Economic Advantage of Bare Metal Servers - Published: 2024-05-28 - Modified: 2024-05-28 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/navigating-high-cloud-costs-the-economic-advantage-of-bare-metal-servers/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In today's digital economy, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their IT infrastructure for better performance and cost-efficiency. While cloud computing has been a revolutionary force, offering scalability and flexibility, it comes with a significant drawback: high operational costs, especially at scale. This is where bare metal servers come into play, providing a compelling alternative for businesses looking to control expenses without sacrificing performance. Understanding the High Cost of Cloud Computing Cloud computing typically involves virtualized environments where resources are shared among multiple tenants. While this model offers rapid scalability and ease of management, it also introduces a "pay-as-you-go" pricing structure that can quickly escalate as resource demands increase. For businesses with high data throughput or extensive processing needs, the cloud can become surprisingly expensive due to costs associated with data transfer, storage, and the dynamic allocation of computing resources. Moreover, the performance can be unpredictable due to the "noisy neighbor" effect, where other tenants’ workload spikes can impact your performance. Additionally, licensing fees for running software in the cloud and premium charges for higher computing capabilities can further inflate costs. The Bare Metal Solution Bare metal servers offer a solution to these challenges by providing dedicated physical resources directly to the user, without any overhead from virtualization. This direct access to hardware results in improved performance, consistency, and predictability. Here are several ways bare metal servers can address high cloud costs: 1. Predictable Pricing One of the most significant advantages of bare metal servers is their predictable cost... --- ### The Advantages of Bare Metal for Data Engineering and Lakehouse Solutions - Published: 2024-05-23 - Modified: 2024-05-23 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-advantages-of-bare-metal-for-data-engineering-and-lakehouse-solutions/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure Deploying a lakehouse solution on bare metal has garnered attention in data engineering circles for its potential to deliver high performance and cost-efficiency. As organizations increasingly handle large volumes of data and complex workloads, understanding the benefits of bare metal infrastructure becomes crucial. This article explores the key advantages of utilizing bare metal for deploying data lakehouse solutions, inspired by discussions in the data engineering community. Enhanced Performance and PredictabilityBare metal servers provide dedicated hardware resources without the overhead of virtualization layers. This leads to more predictable and consistent performance, which is critical for >here or contact us for more information. --- ### Unlocking Performance: When to Choose Bare Metal Servers for Your Business - Published: 2024-05-22 - Modified: 2024-05-22 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-performance-when-to-choose-bare-metal-servers-for-your-business/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In the complex landscape of IT infrastructure, choosing the right server environment can significantly impact the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of your operations. While cloud environments offer flexibility and scalability, there are specific scenarios where bare metal servers, known for their dedicated resources and robust performance, are not just beneficial but necessary. This blog explores various data and company scenarios where bare metal servers are the optimal choice, providing real-world examples from businesses that have leveraged Bare-Metal. io to achieve their objectives.   High-Performance Computing (HPC) Scenario: Scientific Research and Complex Simulations Example: A biotech company specializing in genetic research requires immense computational power to process complex simulations and data analyses. The high I/O throughput and powerful CPU capabilities of bare metal servers make them ideal for this purpose. Outcome: By using Bare-Metal. io’s bare metal servers, the company managed to reduce the time for genome sequencing computations from weeks to days, significantly accelerating their research timeline.   Gaming Industry Scenario: MMO Gaming Platforms Example: A gaming company launching a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game needs to ensure low latency and high performance to handle thousands of concurrent users without lag, which is crucial for user experience and retention. Outcome: With Bare-Metal. io, the gaming company deployed a globally distributed bare metal solution that provided the low latency and high packet-per-second processing required, leading to a smooth gaming experience and increased player satisfaction.   Financial Services Scenario: Real-Time Trading Platforms Example: A financial services provider dealing with high-frequency trading (HFT)... --- ### Exploring the Advantages of Bare Metal Servers with Bare-Metal.io - Published: 2024-05-15 - Modified: 2024-05-15 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/exploring-the-advantages-of-bare-metal-servers-with-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In the rapidly evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, bare metal servers stand out as a robust solution for businesses seeking high performance, enhanced security, and extensive customization. At Bare-Metal. io, we specialize in providing top-tier bare metal server solutions that cater to a diverse range of business needs. This blog delves into the key topics that customers frequently discuss when considering bare metal servers. Unmatched Performance One of the primary advantages of bare metal servers is their superior performance. Unlike virtual servers, bare metal servers provide dedicated resources to each user. This means there is no "noisy neighbor" effect and no overhead caused by hypervisors, which can throttle performance. Bare metal is ideal for CPU-intensive applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and large databases that require consistent and high-speed processing capabilities. Customers choose Bare-Metal. io for our ability to deliver servers that can handle demanding workloads with ease. Cost-Effectiveness Cost is a crucial factor in any business decision, and it's particularly significant when considering IT infrastructure. Bare metal servers can be more cost-effective than public cloud alternatives, especially for long-term deployments. While the initial expense might be higher, the overall investment often proves worthwhile due to the lack of additional costs for resource allocation and the predictable pricing model. At Bare-Metal. io, we provide transparent pricing that helps customers budget their IT expenses more effectively. Security and Compliance Security is a top priority for all businesses, especially those in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. Bare metal servers offer a... --- ### Managed Kafka vs. DIY: Optimizing with Bare-Metal.io - Published: 2024-05-13 - Modified: 2024-05-13 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/managed-kafka-vs-diy-optimizing-with-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In the realm of data streaming and processing, Apache Kafka has emerged as the gold standard, powering real-time analytics and data integration for companies of all sizes. When it comes to deploying Kafka, businesses face a critical decision: opt for a managed service or manage Kafka on their own. At Bare-Metal. io, we provide the necessary infrastructure to support both approaches, but understanding the differences and benefits of each can help organizations make an informed choice. Understanding Apache Kafka Apache Kafka is an open-source stream-processing software platform developed by LinkedIn and donated to the Apache Software Foundation. It is designed to handle real-time data feeds and has a robust architecture that allows it to process high volumes of data efficiently. Kafka is typically used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Managed Kafka Services Managed Kafka services offer a hassle-free approach to Kafka deployment and management. These services are provided by third-party vendors who handle the setup, maintenance, and scaling of Kafka clusters. This option is attractive for organizations that prefer not to dedicate internal resources to manage their Kafka infrastructure. Pros of Managed Kafka: Simplicity: Managed services abstract the complexities of deploying, managing, and scaling Kafka. Reduced Operational Overhead: The service provider takes care of updates, patches, and technical challenges. Scalability: Easily scale your Kafka usage up or down based on your needs without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. Cons of Managed Kafka: Cost: Managed services can be more expensive in the long run, especially at scale. Limited... --- ### Navigating Cloud Migrations to Bare Metal: The Strategic Shift to Dedicated Infrastructure > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-05-09 - Modified: 2024-05-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/navigating-cloud-migrations-to-bare-metal-the-strategic-shift-to-dedicated-infrastructure/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In an era where cloud computing dominates, a growing number of businesses are reconsidering their infrastructure strategies to include or even shift to bare metal solutions. This move is driven by the need for more control, enhanced performance, and cost-effectiveness that bare metal servers uniquely offer. At Bare-Metal. io, we understand the intricacies of migrating from cloud environments to bare metal infrastructure, and this blog outlines the key considerations and benefits of making such a transition. Why Migrate to Bare Metal? Performance and Control Bare metal servers provide unparalleled performance because they offer dedicated resources. Unlike cloud servers, which virtualize resources across multiple tenants, bare metal ensures that your organization has exclusive access to all the hardware resources. This exclusivity eliminates the "noisy neighbor" problem and significantly improves the consistency and predictability of high-performance computing tasks. Enhanced Security For industries handling sensitive data, such as finance and healthcare, security is paramount. Bare metal servers offer a higher level of security because they are single-tenant environments. Without the shared environment risks associated with traditional cloud services, companies find it easier to comply with strict regulatory requirements. Customization and Flexibility Bare metal provides the flexibility to fully customize the server to specific business needs—from the choice of operating system to the configuration of CPUs, RAM, and storage. This level of customization is crucial for businesses that require specialized hardware setups to optimize their applications' performance. Planning Your Migration Assess Your Current and Future Needs Before initiating a migration, it's crucial to understand... --- ### Unveiling the Power of Bare-Metal.io: Revolutionizing Dedicated Hosting Solutions > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-05-02 - Modified: 2024-05-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unveiling-the-power-of-bare-metal-io-revolutionizing-dedicated-hosting-solutions/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In the dynamic landscape of today’s digital infrastructure, the quest for reliability, performance, and control leads many to the robust solution of bare metal servers. Bare-Metal. io stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering a suite of dedicated server solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses, from startups to large enterprises. This blog explores the key features that set Bare-Metal. io apart, highlighting why it’s the go-to choice for companies looking for superior hosting capabilities. The Essence of Bare Metal Servers At its core, Bare-Metal. io focuses on providing physical servers dedicated entirely to a single tenant. Unlike shared cloud services, these single-tenant servers ensure that businesses have full control over their digital environment, eliminating the "noisy neighbor" effect and delivering consistent, high-performance server capabilities. This dedication is particularly critical for resource-intensive applications, large-scale databases, and high-traffic websites, where any compromise in performance can lead to significant challenges. Tailored Solutions: From Self-Managed to Managed Dedicated Servers Understanding that businesses have varying needs, Bare-Metal. io offers a range of options from self-managed servers to fully managed dedicated servers. Clients who prefer hands-on control can opt for self-managed solutions, enjoying the freedom to customize and administer their servers directly. Conversely, for organizations looking to offload server management, Bare-Metal. io’s managed dedicated servers provide peace of mind, with expert teams handling maintenance, security, and updates. Scalability and Flexibility: Scalable Dedicated Servers One of the pillars of Bare-Metal. io’s service is scalability. Whether you’re expanding your operations, launching new applications, or... --- ### Optimizing Data Costs with MinIO on Bare-Metal.io > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-28 - Modified: 2024-05-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/optimizing-data-costs-with-minio-on-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In today's digital ecosystem, managing data costs effectively is crucial for business operations, demanding innovative solutions that balance storage expenses with performance and reliability needs. MinIO, celebrated for its scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, offers a compelling solution to this challenge. This blog post explores the benefits of deploying MinIO on Bare-Metal. io, enabling businesses to significantly reduce cloud data costs while efficiently meeting their storage demands. Understanding MinIO on Bare-Metal. io The seamless integration of MinIO with Bare-Metal. io provides organizations with a powerful combination of high-performance object storage and robust bare metal infrastructure. By deploying MinIO on Bare-Metal. io, businesses benefit from the reliability and performance of dedicated servers while taking advantage of MinIO’s advanced features, including erasure coding, encryption, and multi-tenancy support. Cost Optimization Strategies Effectively managing cloud data costs requires a strategic approach that aligns performance requirements with budget constraints. Here are some strategies for maximizing cost efficiency with MinIO on Bare-Metal. io: 1. Multi-Cloud Deployment Adopting a multi-cloud deployment strategy allows organizations to leverage the strengths of various infrastructure providers while avoiding vendor lock-in and optimizing costs. MinIO’s multi-cloud capabilities enable businesses to seamlessly replicate data across multiple platforms, including Bare-Metal. io, AWS, Azure, and others, ensuring redundancy and cost optimization. 2. Storage Tiering Bare-Metal. io offers a variety of storage solutions tailored to diverse performance and cost requirements. Utilizing MinIO’s tiering capabilities, organizations can automatically migrate data between different storage tiers based on access frequency and cost considerations, optimizing storage expenses without compromising data accessibility.... --- ### Unlocking the Potential of Apache Doris on Bare-Metal.io > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-25 - Modified: 2024-04-25 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-the-potential-of-apache-doris-on-bare-metal-io/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics and database management, Apache Doris stands out as a pivotal technology for businesses seeking to optimize their data processing capabilities. This column-oriented, SQL-based MPP (Massively Parallel Processing) database is engineered specifically for real-time analytics on large-scale datasets. Hosting Apache Doris on Bare-Metal. io's dedicated bare metal servers amplifies its performance, offering a slew of benefits that traditional cloud or virtual environments simply cannot match. In this article, we delve into the advantages of deploying Apache Doris on Bare-Metal. io and explore how this setup can transform your data analytics operations. What is Apache Doris? Apache Doris is an open-source, MPP database solution designed for high-speed data querying and real-time analytics. It excels in scenarios that demand rapid data ingestion and provides near-instant analytical insights, making it an ideal choice for industries like advertising, financial services, and online retail where making quick decisions based on real-time data is crucial. Apache Doris achieves this with its unique architecture that supports high concurrency and low latency on vast datasets. Benefits of Apache Doris on Bare Metal Servers Enhanced Performance and Reliability Bare metal servers provide Apache Doris with direct access to physical hardware resources, such as CPU, RAM, and storage, without the overhead of virtualization. This setup eliminates the 'noisy neighbor' effect, ensuring that your Doris deployment does not compete for resources with other tenants, as is common in shared or virtualized environments. The result is consistently high performance and greater reliability, which are essential for... --- ### Migrating to Bare-Metal Cloud: A Seamless Transition for Enhanced Performance and Control > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-13 - Modified: 2024-05-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/migrating-to-bare-metal-cloud-a-seamless-transition-for-enhanced-performance-and-control/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In today's rapidly advancing digital environment, businesses are continually seeking robust and efficient solutions to optimize their IT infrastructure. Migrating to a bare metal cloud offers a compelling path forward, combining the flexibility of cloud computing with the power and control of physical servers. At Bare-Metal. io, we specialize in facilitating smooth transitions to bare-metal environments, empowering businesses with superior performance, enhanced security, and unparalleled control over their resources. Understanding Bare Metal Cloud Bare metal cloud refers to physical server hardware that is dedicated entirely to a single tenant—without any virtualization. This setup provides all the benefits of traditional dedicated servers, including exclusive access to server resources, but adds the on-demand availability and scalability typically associated with cloud services. Key Benefits of Migrating to Bare Metal Cloud Performance: Bare-metal servers eliminate the "noisy neighbor" effect, ensuring that your applications run with optimal performance by not sharing resources with other tenants. Control and Customization: Full access to the underlying hardware allows businesses to configure their environments exactly according to their needs, from the operating system to custom software installations. Security: With a single-tenant environment, bare metal provides a more secure infrastructure as it eliminates risks associated with shared resources. Predictability: Consistent and predictable performance, beneficial for applications requiring real-time processing and high-speed data transactions. Cost-Effectiveness: Although more powerful, bare-metal solutions can be more cost-effective in the long run, especially for demanding applications that would require significant cloud resources. Planning Your Migration Transitioning to a bare metal cloud is a significant move... --- ### Why ClickHouse Hosting on Bare Metal Servers Outperforms the Rest in 2024 - Published: 2024-04-11 - Modified: 2024-04-11 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-hosting-clickhouse-on-bare-metal-servers-outperforms-the-rest-in-2024/ - Categories: Clickhouse - Tags: bare metal, clickhouse, Cloud Infrastructure In the realm of data analytics, where the volume, velocity, and variety of data are ever-increasing, the choice of infrastructure plays a pivotal role in processing and analyzing data efficiently. ClickHouse, renowned for its exceptional speed and efficiency in handling large-scale datasets, particularly shines when hosted on bare metal servers. This guide explores the unparalleled advantages of bare metal hosting for ClickHouse, offering insights into how businesses can achieve superior performance and cost savings. Understanding the Power of ClickHouse ClickHouse is an advanced open-source column-oriented database management system (DBMS) famed for its real-time analytical processing capabilities. It stands out by enabling the processing of billions of rows and multiple gigabytes of data per second, a feat made possible through its innovative columnar storage architecture. Originating from the tech giant Yandex, ClickHouse is engineered to deliver instant data analysis without compromising on scalability or speed. The Case for Bare Metal Hosting While there are several hosting options available for ClickHouse, bare metal hosting is distinguished by its ability to provide direct access to physical server resources. This section outlines why hosting ClickHouse on bare metal servers is a game-changer for >Click here for more information. --- ### ClickHouse is a PowerHouse: Revolutionizing Data Management > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-09 - Modified: 2024-04-09 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/clickhouse-is-a-powerhouse-revolutionizing-data-management/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In the realm of data management, the quest for an all-encompassing database that can efficiently store and analyze a plethora of data types has been long-standing. Enter ClickHouse, a robust column-oriented database management system, which has made waves with its table engine technology. ClickHouse has transcended traditional data warehousing limitations by offering a flexible and highly efficient method of data storage and querying, leading to stellar performance and game-changing analytics results.   ClickHouse Table Engines: Catering to Diversity in Data ClickHouse differentiates itself by recognizing that not all data is created equal. The typical one-size-fits-all approach of standard Data Warehouses often leads to sluggish and inefficient query processing. ClickHouse, on the other hand, grants the power to dictate how data is stored and managed, tailoring its performance to the specific nature of the data being handled.  The secret to ClickHouse's speed and efficiency lies in its unique table engine technology. By requiring a bit more planning upfront, ClickHouse empowers users to execute queries with millisecond latency and benefit from rapid deduplication, merging, indexing, and high-availability replication capabilities.  MergeTree: The Engine for High-Performance Needs The most commonly used engine within ClickHouse is the MergeTree engine. It's specifically designed for handling high volumes of data, offering fast ingestion rates and low-latency queries. When pairing data ingestion platforms with ClickHouse, MergeTree is the recommended engine due to its superior performance characteristics.  MergeTree comes in various forms, each tailored for different data manipulations:  ReplacingMergeTree: Ideal for deduplicating rows that have the same primary key.   SummingMergeTree:... --- ### Understanding Bare-Metal.io Pricing and Its Competitive Edge > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-08 - Modified: 2024-04-08 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/understanding-bare-metal-io-pricing-and-its-competitive-edge/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse At Bare-Metal. io, we believe in offering a straightforward and transparent pricing model, ensuring that our clients receive the best value for their investment in high-performance dedicated servers. Our pricing and server offerings are designed to be dead simple on purpose, with a focus on a few server models purchased in bulk, allowing us to pass the cost savings along to our valued customers.  Server Models and Pricing We offer a range of server models designed to meet diverse computing needs, each offering unparalleled performance and scalability. Our server options include:  Silver:Starting at $1000 per month  Dell PowerEdge  48 Intel Cores  512GB RAM  19. 5TB SSD Storage RAID 6  1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection  Managed Firewall  KVM over IP  Gold:Starting at $2,800 per month  Dell PowerEdge  80 Intel Cores  1TB RAM  44TB SSD Storage RAID 6  1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection  Managed Firewall  KVM over IP  Platinum:Starting at $4,000 per month  Dell PowerEdge  80 Intel Cores  3TB RAM  150TB SSD Storage RAID 6  1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection  Managed Firewall  KVM over IP  Storage:Starting at $1500 per month  Dell PowerEdge  24 Intel Cores  256GB RAM  4×15. 36TB NVMe PCIe SSD  20 NVMe expansion slots available  1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection  Minio S3 Compatible Storage  What Sets Us Apart Bare-Metal. io stands out among its competitors in several key areas: Predictable Pricing without the High Cloud Costs When comparing Bare-Metal. io to major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and Vultr, it's evident that our pricing offers significant cost savings without compromising on performance. Here's a quick comparison: ... --- ### Unlocking Superior ClickHouse Performance with Bare-Metal.io: A Comparative Study with AWS by ChistaData > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-04-02 - Modified: 2024-04-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-superior-performance-with-bare-metal-io-a-comparative-study-with-aws-by-chistadata/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Clickhouse In the ever-evolving landscape of big data and real-time analytics, the choice of infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the performance and cost-efficiency of database management systems. ClickHouse, a renowned open-source database optimized for online analytical processing (OLAP) workloads, stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering unmatched speed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors.  In a recent benchmarking exercise conducted by ChistaData, ClickHouse performance was put to the test on two different platforms: AWS EC2 metal and a bare metal server provided by Bare-Metal. io. The results of this comparison offer insightful revelations about the advantages of leveraging bare metal servers for ClickHouse hosting.   Benchmarking Methodology: ClickBench Comparison Report ClickBench, a leading benchmark for analytical databases, was employed to measure the execution time of predefined queries using a standard dataset of approximately 75 GB, encompassing 99,997,497 records. The benchmark involves running 43 queries thrice (1 Cold + 2 Hot runs) to ensure accuracy and consistency in the results.   Infrastructure Spotlight Bare-Metal. io's servers are strategically located in regional data centers, boast robust security, compliance standards adherence, and a 99. 99% availability rate. These factors contribute to a highly reliable and cost-effective hosting environment with low latency connections to major public cloud applications and services.  In contrast, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) offers scalable computing capacity within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, with the c6a. metal instance representing the comparison point for this study.  Benchmark Results: A Comparative Analysis  Query Performance The comparison reveals that Bare-Metal. io's... --- ### The Opportunity Amidst Infrastructure Evolution: Navigating Costs, OLAP Engines, and the GPU/AI Landscape > The challenges presented by soaring cloud infrastructure costs, the rising popularity of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) engines, and the aftermath of the AI and GPU surge have converged to create a unique opportunity for organizations. Bare-Metal.io is strategically positioned to address these trends by offering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions.  - Published: 2024-03-28 - Modified: 2024-04-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-opportunity-amidst-infrastructure-evolution-navigating-costs-olap-engines-and-the-gpu-ai-landscape/ - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: Cloud Infrastructure The landscape of digital infrastructure is undergoing significant changes, with trends that are shaping the future of how businesses manage data and computing resources. The challenges presented by soaring cloud infrastructure costs, the rising popularity of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) engines, and the aftermath of the AI and GPU surge have converged to create a unique opportunity for organizations. Bare-Metal. io is strategically positioned to address these trends by offering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions.  Skyrocketing Cloud Infrastructure Costs As businesses scale, so do their operational costs — none more noticeably than cloud infrastructure expenses. These growing costs have led companies to reassess their reliance on major cloud providers, searching for avenues to curtail spending without sacrificing service quality. This quest has directed attention toward non-major cloud providers, who have gained trust by offering the expertise and resources that many companies lack to manage data centers or colocation facilities independently. Bare-Metal. io emerges as a powerful ally in this landscape, providing robust infrastructure solutions that marry affordability with high performance, without the need for in-house data center management.  The Ascendancy of OLAP Engines The digital era has been marked by an explosion in data volume, making the rapid analysis of this information a significant hurdle. While object stores have eased the financial burden of data storage, achieving real-time or near-real-time analytics remains a challenge. OLAP engines such as ClickHouse, Druid, and Pinot have risen as frontrunners capable of handling these demands. They enable the processing of millions of rows per second and offer... --- ### Unlocking High-Performance Analytics with ClickHouse, Druid, and Pinot on Bare-Metal Servers > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-03-14 - Modified: 2024-03-14 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-high-performance-analytics-with-clickhouse-druid-and-pinot-on-bare-metal-servers/ - Categories: Uncategorized The need for efficient, scalable, and high-performance data processing systems in the big data and real-time analytics landscape has never been greater. Solutions that can swiftly handle massive data volumes are in high demand among businesses and data engineers. ClickHouse, Druid, and Pinot stand out as powerful open-source analytics engines for real-time analytics, each offering unique capabilities. Deploying these technologies on Bare-Metal. io's bare-metal servers unleashes unmatched performance and scalability. This article will explore how businesses can enhance their data analytics capabilities by leveraging ClickHouse, Druid, and Pinot with robust bare-metal server infrastructure. Speed and Efficiency with ClickHouse on Bare-Metal Known for its rapid data processing, ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented database system. It shines in executing real-time analytical queries across vast datasets. Deploying ClickHouse on bare-metal servers eliminates the virtualization layer, granting direct access to hardware resources. This environment allows ClickHouse to achieve peak efficiency, managing billions of rows and columns with millisecond response times. Bare-Metal. io provides customizable configurations and dedicated resources, ensuring that data scientists and engineers can maximize data querying and processing speeds. Enhancing Druid's Real-Time Analytics with Bare Metal Druid excels in fast slice-and-dice analytics ("OLAP" queries) on large datasets, thanks to its distributed, columnar, real-time analytics database design. It fits perfectly with high-concurrency queries and the need for immediate data visibility. Bare-metal servers amplify Druid's scalability by offering direct access to CPU, memory, and IO resources. These factors are crucial for supporting Druid's in-memory query processing and rapid data ingestion rates. With Bare-Metal. io's... --- ### The Data Center Evolution: Why Bare Metal is Revolutionizing Hosting > As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. - Published: 2024-03-07 - Modified: 2024-03-14 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/the-data-center-evolution-why-bare-metal-is-revolutionizing-hosting/ - Categories: Uncategorized The world is drowning in data. From AI-powered applications to real-time analytics, organizations are generating and consuming information at an unprecedented rate. This data deluge puts immense pressure on traditional hosting infrastructures, forcing a fundamental shift in how we approach data storage and processing.  Enter bare metal servers, emerging as the vanguard of this data center evolution. Unlike virtualized machines sharing resources, bare metal offers dedicated, physical servers, delivering unrivalled performance, security, and control. Today, we'll explore this paradigm shift and why Bare-Metal.io is at the forefront of this revolution.  From Virtualization to Velocity  Virtualization, once hailed as a miracle cure for server utilization, is struggling to keep pace with the demands of modern workloads. The abstraction layer it introduces becomes a bottleneck, impacting performance and responsiveness, especially for latency-sensitive applications like big data analytics and high-frequency trading.  Bare metal eliminates this bottleneck, offering direct access to the server's processing power and resources. This translates to significant performance gains, allowing you to crunch massive datasets faster, analyze data in real-time, and power AI algorithms with blazing-speed.   Security Tightens Its Grip  As data becomes more valuable, its security becomes paramount. While virtualized environments offer basic isolation, they remain vulnerable to security breaches that can impact multiple users. Bare metal servers, on the other hand, provide dedicated hardware, eliminating the shared resource risks inherent in virtualization. This isolation offers enhanced security, giving you complete control over your data and reducing the attack surface for potential threats.  Freedom & Flexibility Reign Supreme  Bare... --- ### Analyzing OpenTelemetry using ClickHouse - Published: 2024-02-27 - Modified: 2024-02-27 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/analyzing-opentelemetry-using-clickhouse/ - Categories: Clickhouse OpenTelemetry is an open-source project that merged from the OpenCensus and OpenTracing projects in 2019. It has become a standard for instrumenting cloud-native applications and focuses on three types of telemetry data: logs, metrics, and traces​​. To analyze the data collected by OpenTelemetry, various backend tools are available. Some of the prominent tools compatible with OpenTelemetry data are: SigNoz: An open-source OpenTelemetry tool that supports all three signals (logs, metrics, traces) and uses ClickHouse for log analytics. It offers visualization for RED metrics and detailed views of tracing data through flamegraphs and Gantt charts​​. Jaeger: An open-source distributed tracing system that provides monitoring of transactions, root cause analysis, and service dependency analysis​​. Prometheus: Primarily a metrics monitoring and alerting toolkit that uses a pull-based model to scrape data from applications and services. It is often combined with Grafana for advanced visualization​​. Honeycomb: A full-stack cloud-based observability tool that integrates with OpenTelemetry for collecting telemetry data, offering advanced querying capabilities and visualization tools​​. Datadog: A comprehensive monitoring platform that recommends using the Datadog agent to instrument applications but can also utilize OpenTelemetry libraries. Its support for OpenTelemetry data visualization is not as extensive compared to its own agent​​. New Relic: Known for application performance monitoring, it also accepts OpenTelemetry data for analysis, although its support for OpenTelemetry visualizations may not be as extensive as for their proprietary agent​​. When choosing an OpenTelemetry tool, consider the following: Support for OpenTelemetry signals: A good tool should be able to ingest and visualize logs,... --- ### Exploring Open-Source OLAP Databases: A Cost-Effective Alternative - Published: 2024-02-22 - Modified: 2024-02-22 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/exploring-open-source-olap-databases-a-cost-effective-alternative/ - Categories: Bare Metal, Clickhouse, Druid, olap, Pinot The evolution of data warehousing has seen a significant shift with the advent of cloud-based OLAP solutions, which offer unprecedented scalability, performance, and security. These platforms, however, come with a price tag that can be daunting for smaller entities or those with variable data needs. This gap in the market has paved the way for the emergence of open-source alternatives, which promise similar functionalities without the hefty investment, making them particularly attractive to a wider range of businesses and organizations. One standout open-source OLAP database is StarRocks, known for its Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) architecture. It is designed to handle real-time analytics at sub-second speeds, a critical requirement for businesses in need of immediate insights. Its support for major open table formats like Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg, and Delta Lake underscores its versatility and integration capabilities with existing data ecosystems. The adoption of StarRocks by tech giants such as AirBnB and Alibaba attests to its robustness and scalability, marking it as a formidable player in the OLAP space. Another notable open-source OLAP solution is ClickHouse, which emphasizes speed and scalability for analytical queries. Originating from Yandex, ClickHouse has been developed with a column-oriented approach, optimizing it for high-speed data retrieval and complex analytical queries. Its compatibility across various operating systems further broadens its appeal, offering a flexible solution for organizations with diverse technological infrastructures. Pinot and StarTree are both technologies used in the field of data management and analytics, specifically designed to handle real-time data processing and querying at scale.... --- ### Revolutionizing Real-Time Analytics with Debezium and Apache Pinot - Published: 2024-02-20 - Modified: 2024-02-20 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/revolutionizing-real-time-analytics-with-debezium-and-apache-pinot/ - Categories: Uncategorized In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to leverage real-time data to gain insights, make informed decisions, and enhance operational efficiency. The integration of Debezium and Apache Pinot presents a groundbreaking approach to change data analysis, offering a robust solution for managing and analyzing real-time data at scale. This article delves into how Debezium and Apache Pinot are transforming the realm of real-time analytics, providing a comprehensive overview of their functionalities, benefits, and practical applications. Understanding Debezium and Apache Pinot Debezium is an open-source distributed platform that facilitates change data capture (CDC). It monitors databases for changes and streams these changes in real-time, enabling systems to react to every data modification. Apache Pinot, on the other hand, is a real-time distributed OLAP datastore, designed to deliver scalable real-time analytics with low latency. It allows for complex queries to be executed efficiently on large datasets, making it an ideal choice for high-speed data analysis. The Synergy of Debezium and Apache Pinot The combination of Debezium and Apache Pinot offers a powerful solution for real-time data analysis. Debezium captures changes from database logs as they occur and streams this data to Apache Pinot, which then processes and makes the data available for real-time analytics. This synergy enables businesses to analyze data in real-time, unlocking the potential for immediate insights and actions. Key Benefits - Real-Time Data Analysis: The integration allows for the analysis of data as it changes, providing businesses with the most current insights. - Scalability: Apache... --- ### Funding Bezos' $400 Million Flying Fox Yacht? - Published: 2024-02-18 - Modified: 2024-03-10 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/funding-bezos-400-million-flying-fox-yacht/ - Categories: aws, Bare Metal, Jeff Bezos If you haven't seen Jeff Bezos' new $400 million dollar yacht, it's pretty impressive. Here is a video walkthrough of it. We're all for Jeff's great success along with all of the advancements Amazon and AWS have given us. However, when you are paying outrageous pricing for many of the services that AWS has to offer, it makes you think of alternatives. As companies ponder alternatives to run their infrastructure, a new breed of specialized hosting providers have emerged. From ones focusing solely on virtualization, to GPU only hosting to bare metal (like us. . ), there are many choices for companies now. Connecting different clouds and hosting providers is much easier these days with companies like Megaport. They have very easy ways of connecting non-major cloud providers to on-prem data centers and hosting providers like us. In the image below, they already have large connections into different cloud providers and they provide a "port' that you connect to and bam, it's all connected together: Additionally, networks have become so fast, there are many options solve any of your infrastructure needs which will be seamless to your end users. Remember, as some folks say, the great cloud exit is here so why not look around to how much money you can save with bare-metal. io. When it comes to sheer performance and cost savings, we have the major clouds beat by a mile. Check out this pricing comparison: After all, 2024 is the year of the "great cloud exit. Here... --- ### Will 2024 Herald an On-Premises Infrastructure Renaissance? - Published: 2024-02-16 - Modified: 2024-02-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/will-2024-herald-an-on-premises-infrastructure-renaissance/ - Categories: Bare Metal In the realm of IT infrastructure, the pendulum has swung back and forth between on-premises solutions and cloud services in recent years. The rise of cloud computing promised unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, leading many organizations to migrate their workloads to the cloud. However, as the technology landscape continues to evolve, questions arise about the future of on-premises infrastructure. Could 2024 mark the beginning of an on-premises infrastructure renaissance? The Cloud Dominance Era Over the past decade, cloud computing has dominated discussions surrounding IT infrastructure. Cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) have revolutionized the way organizations deploy and manage their applications and data. The allure of instant provisioning, pay-as-you-go pricing, and virtually unlimited scalability has prompted a mass migration to the cloud. Challenges and Realizations While cloud adoption has been widespread, it hasn't been without challenges. Organizations have encountered issues such as unexpected costs, vendor lock-in, compliance concerns, and data sovereignty issues. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of resilient and secure infrastructure, prompting some businesses to reevaluate their reliance on cloud services. The Return to On-Premises As we look ahead to 2024, several factors suggest a potential resurgence of interest in on-premises infrastructure: 1. Data Sovereignty and Compliance: With increasing regulations governing data privacy and sovereignty, organizations are seeking greater control over their data. On-premises infrastructure offers the assurance of keeping sensitive data within the confines of corporate data centers, addressing compliance requirements more effectively. 2. Performance and Latency: Certain... --- ### Embracing Bare Metal Servers in Data Science: A Game-Changer for High-Performance Computing - Published: 2024-02-15 - Modified: 2024-02-15 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/embracing-bare-metal-servers-in-data-science-a-game-changer-for-high-performance-computing/ - Categories: Bare Metal In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science, the pursuit of more efficient, reliable, and powerful computing resources is never-ending. Among the myriad of options available, bare metal servers stand out as a particularly compelling choice for high-performance computing tasks. Unlike virtualized environments, bare metal servers offer dedicated physical hardware, resulting in enhanced performance and control for data-intensive operations. Why Bare Metal? Bare metal servers provide direct access to hardware resources, eliminating the overhead associated with virtualization. This means faster processing times for large datasets and more predictable performance for machine learning models, crucial for time-sensitive projects and research. Customization and Flexibility One of the key advantages of bare metal servers is the ability to customize hardware configurations to meet the specific needs of a data science project. Whether it's optimizing for CPU-intensive tasks, requiring extensive memory, or leveraging powerful GPUs for deep learning, bare metal servers can be tailored to enhance computational efficiency. Security and Compliance Data science often involves handling sensitive information. Bare metal servers offer a secure environment by providing dedicated resources, reducing the risk of data breaches associated with shared environments. Additionally, they can be configured to comply with stringent data protection regulations, an essential factor for projects in healthcare, finance, and other sectors. Cost-Effectiveness While bare metal servers may seem costly upfront, they can be more cost-effective in the long run for projects requiring sustained high performance. By eliminating the 'noisy neighbor' effect of virtualized environments, data scientists can ensure that their computations are not... --- ### Building High-Performance Feature Stores with ClickHouse - Published: 2024-02-14 - Modified: 2024-02-14 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/building-high-performance-feature-stores-with-clickhouse/ - Categories: Uncategorized In the fast-paced world of data science, one of the critical factors for success is the ability to efficiently process and analyze vast amounts of data. As the demand for deep insights and predictive analytics grows, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their data storage and retrieval systems. One such solution that has gained immense popularity is ClickHouse, a high-performance open-source analytical database management system. In this article, we will explore how ClickHouse can be leveraged to build high-performance feature stores that not only ensure speedy access to valuable features but also enhance the overall data science workflow. Understanding the Basics Before diving into the intricacies of building feature stores with ClickHouse, it's crucial to understand the concept of features and feature stores themselves. Features can be thought of as the characteristics or attributes of a dataset that hold valuable information for machine learning models. These features are usually extracted, transformed, and loaded (ETL) from raw data sources and play a vital role in training predictive models. Feature stores, on the other hand, are centralized repositories that store and manage these features to facilitate faster access and reuse across various data science projects. An Introduction to Features and Feature Stores Features are integral to the success of any machine learning model. They provide the necessary inputs that enable the model to learn patterns, make predictions, and uncover valuable insights. Feature stores act as a bridge between the raw data and the models, ensuring that features are readily available for... --- ### Improving Query Execution Efficiency: Analyzing GitHub Metrics with ClickHouse Local - Published: 2024-02-14 - Modified: 2024-02-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/improving-query-execution-efficiency-analyzing-github-metrics-with-clickhouse-local/ - Categories: Clickhouse, Uncategorized In today's alt="Section Image" /> Securing Remote Querying in ClickHouse ClickHouse offers robust security features that ensure only authorized users can access the data and execute queries. With ClickHouse's fine-grained access control mechanisms, administrators can define user roles, specify granular permissions, and enforce secure authentication protocols. By configuring ClickHouse to utilize Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption, organizations can protect data transmission between clients and servers. This ensures that sensitive information remains confidential and is not intercepted by unauthorized individuals. The TLS encryption protocol provides an extra layer of security, guaranteeing the integrity and privacy of the data being transmitted. Furthermore, ClickHouse supports integration with external authentication providers, such as OAuth or LDAP, allowing organizations to leverage their existing security infrastructure. This integration simplifies the authentication process and ensures that user credentials are securely verified against trusted sources. By leveraging these external authentication providers, organizations can enhance the overall security of their ClickHouse instances and prevent unauthorized access. With ClickHouse's comprehensive security capabilities, organizations can confidently deploy ClickHouse instances in distributed environments, enabling remote teams to securely access and analyze data. This flexibility empowers organizations to embrace remote work and collaboration, without compromising the security and integrity of their data. Moreover, ClickHouse's security features extend beyond user authentication and data transmission. ClickHouse also provides auditing mechanisms that allow organizations to track and monitor user activities. This auditing capability ensures accountability and helps organizations identify any potential security breaches or unauthorized access attempts. In addition, ClickHouse's security features are designed to be... --- ### Enhancing SQL Observability with ClickHouse Grafana Plugin 4.0 - Published: 2024-02-14 - Modified: 2024-02-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/enhancing-sql-observability-with-clickhouse-grafana-plugin-4-0/ - Categories: Clickhouse SQL observability is a critical aspect of modern application development. It allows developers and operations teams to gain insights into the performance and behavior of their SQL queries, which in turn helps them optimize these queries for better efficiency. In this article, we will explore how the latest version of the ClickHouse Grafana Plugin, version 4. 0, enhances SQL observability and empowers developers and operators to gain deep insights into their databases. Embracing OpenTelemetry: A Game-Changer for Observability OpenTelemetry is an open-source project that aims to provide a unified, vendor-agnostic way to instrument, collect, and export telemetry data from applications. It revolutionizes observability in modern applications by enabling developers and operators to gather rich telemetry data from various sources, including SQL queries, and visualize these data in a consistent and customizable manner. With the ClickHouse Grafana Plugin 4. 0, you can now easily integrate OpenTelemetry into your SQL observability stack and unlock its full potential. How OpenTelemetry Revolutionizes Observability in Modern Applications Traditionally, observability in SQL queries has been limited to basic metrics such as query execution time and resource utilization. However, modern applications demand a more comprehensive approach to observability. OpenTelemetry addresses this challenge by providing a standardized way to collect fine-grained telemetry data from every aspect of an application, including SQL queries. With OpenTelemetry, you can now collect detailed metrics, traces, and logs from your SQL queries and gain a holistic understanding of your application's performance and behavior. By embracing OpenTelemetry, you can now go beyond basic observability... --- ### Why Companies are Kicking Cloud to the Curb - Published: 2024-02-03 - Modified: 2024-03-07 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/why-companies-are-kicking-cloud-to-the-curb/ - Categories: Bare Metal, cloud, cloud exit We've seen a lot of noise lately of companies talking about "leaving the cloud" or the "great cloud exit". If you haven't watched this excellent video on this subject, I highly recommend it: http://tinyurl. com/35hxu9u7 To be clear, when we say "the cloud" we are talking about one of the top three vendors which are AWS, Azure and GCP. Companies loved the idea of having infrastructure at their fingertips and migrated en masse. Additionally, companies that have been created in the last 10 or so years started in one of these as well (mostly in AWS). With data volumes increasing at alarming rates, companies need larger and larger servers to analyze this data. Modern OLAP engines such as ClickHouse need very fast and very large servers to provide millisecond results for queries. Additionally, companies think object storage is cheap when it's not the storage costs, it's the access costs. Below is an example of these costs. This is an actual S3 invoice from AWS. The cost is $21,000 with $7,815 being actual storage costs and the rest being API costs. Yes, that other $14,000 is just interacting with this storage. Just for ONE MONTH! That is just crazy: Interested in hearing more? Here are some articles discussing how companies are looking starting to wake up from their "cloud first" directives to look around for better alternatives: https://www. infoworld. com/article/3711843/why-exit-the-cloud-37signals-explains. html https://world. hey. com/dhh/the-big-cloud-exit-faq-20274010 https://www. linkedin. com/pulse/great-cloud-exit-thegigabit-yk9tc https://basecamp. com/cloud-exit https://davidregalado255. medium. com/basecamp-ditches-the-cloud-and-saves-1m-aa8c66be7ac7 https://kpmg. com/uk/en/blogs/home/posts/2023/04/why-a--cloud-exit-strategy--is-essential-to-enable-the-future. html With bare-metal. io, we provide large,... --- ### 3 OLAP Databases - Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business - Published: 2024-01-15 - Modified: 2024-02-15 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/3-olap-databases-choosing-the-right-solution-for-your-business/ - Categories: Clickhouse, Druid, Pinot In the fast-paced world of data analytics, the ability to process and analyze data in real-time is paramount for making informed business decisions. Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) databases play a crucial role in enabling organizations to query and analyze large volumes of data with speed and efficiency. In this article, we'll explore three popular real-time OLAP databases—ClickHouse, Apache Druid, and Pinot—and delve into their features, use cases, and considerations to help you choose the right solution for your business. ClickHouse: The Swiss Army Knife of Real-Time Analytics Key Features: 1. Blazing Fast Performance: ClickHouse is renowned for its exceptional performance, capable of processing billions of rows per second and executing complex analytical queries in milliseconds. 2. Versatile Querying: With support for SQL-like query language and a wide range of functions and data types, ClickHouse offers flexibility in querying and analyzing structured and semi-structured data. 3. Scalability: ClickHouse scales horizontally with ease, allowing organizations to handle growing data volumes by adding more nodes to the cluster. Use Cases: - Real-Time Analytics: ClickHouse excels in scenarios requiring real-time analytics, such as ad tech, IoT telemetry analysis, and log analytics. - Time-Series Data: It is well-suited for analyzing time-series data, including monitoring, metrics, and event tracking. - Data Warehousing: ClickHouse serves as a powerful data warehousing solution for storing and analyzing large datasets. Considerations: - Resource Intensive: ClickHouse may require substantial hardware resources, especially for memory and storage, to achieve optimal performance. - Learning Curve: While ClickHouse offers extensive documentation and community support,... --- ### Mastering ClickHouse: Best Practices for Handling One Billion Row - Published: 2024-01-04 - Modified: 2024-02-14 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/mastering-clickhouse-best-practices-for-handling-one-billion-row/ - Categories: Uncategorized ClickHouse is an open-source columnar database management system that is gaining popularity for its ability to handle data at an impressive scale. As organizations deal with increasingly large datasets, ClickHouse has emerged as a powerful tool for efficiently processing and querying data. In this article, we will explore the best practices for mastering ClickHouse and handling one billion rows of data effectively. Adhering to Best Practices In order to make the most of ClickHouse, it is crucial to follow the best practices for data processing and management. By adhering to these guidelines, you can ensure the accuracy, reliability, and performance of your data analytics tasks. Guidelines for Following Data Processing Rules When working with massive datasets, it's essential to establish clear data processing rules. These rules will govern tasks such as data transformation, cleansing, and aggregation. By defining these rules, you can ensure consistency and integrity in your analyses. One important guideline to follow is to always validate your data before loading it into ClickHouse. This involves checking for missing values, outliers, and formatting errors. By identifying and addressing these issues upfront, you can prevent potential issues and discrepancies in your analyses. Another crucial aspect of data processing is data normalization. This process involves organizing and structuring your data in a standardized format. By normalizing your data, you can eliminate redundancy and improve the efficiency of your queries. This can significantly enhance the performance of your ClickHouse database, allowing for faster and more accurate data retrieval. Furthermore, it is recommended... --- ### Ensuring Data Integrity: Monitoring Asynchronous Data Inserts in ClickHouse - Published: 2023-12-27 - Modified: 2024-02-14 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/ensuring-data-integrity-monitoring-asynchronous-data-inserts-in-clickhouse/ - Categories: Uncategorized In the ever-expanding landscape of data management and analytics, ensuring the integrity and consistency of data is paramount. For platforms like ClickHouse, which excel in handling massive volumes of data with lightning-fast processing capabilities, monitoring asynchronous data inserts becomes crucial. In this article, we delve into the significance of monitoring asynchronous data inserts in ClickHouse and explore effective strategies and tools for ensuring data consistency. ### Understanding Asynchronous Data Inserts Asynchronous data inserts refer to the process of ingesting data into ClickHouse where the database engine doesn't directly control the data ingestion flow. This could involve data coming from various sources such as Kafka, Apache Flink, or custom applications pushing data into ClickHouse. While asynchronous data inserts offer flexibility and scalability, they introduce challenges in maintaining data consistency, especially in real-time analytics environments where timely insights are imperative. ### The Importance of Monitoring Monitoring asynchronous data inserts is essential for several reasons: 1. **Data Consistency:** Ensuring that all data ingested asynchronously makes it into the ClickHouse tables without loss or corruption is critical for maintaining data integrity. 2. **Performance Optimization:** Monitoring allows us to identify bottlenecks and optimize the data ingestion pipeline for better performance and reliability. 3. **Real-time Insights:** By monitoring the progress of asynchronous data inserts in real-time, organizations can gain immediate visibility into the health and efficiency of their data pipelines. ### Key Metrics to Monitor To effectively monitor asynchronous data inserts in ClickHouse, it's crucial to track the following key metrics: 1. **Ingestion Rate:** Monitoring the... --- ### Bare Metal Servers vs. Virtual Servers: Making the Right Choice - Published: 2023-12-14 - Modified: 2024-02-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/exploring-the-dichotomy-of-rtos-vs-bare-metal-programming-for-embedded-systems/ - Categories: Uncategorized In the realm of hosting solutions, the debate between bare metal servers and virtual servers has been ongoing, with each offering distinct advantages and trade-offs. Understanding the differences between these two options is crucial for businesses seeking to optimize their infrastructure to meet their specific needs. In this article, we'll explore the key factors to consider when choosing between bare metal servers and virtual servers, helping you make an informed decision. Understanding Bare Metal Servers Definition: Bare metal servers, also known as dedicated servers, are physical servers entirely dedicated to a single customer without any virtualization layer. Each bare metal server runs on its own hardware, providing exclusive access to resources such as CPU, memory, and storage. Advantages: 1. Performance: Bare metal servers offer superior performance compared to virtual servers since they eliminate the overhead associated with virtualization, providing direct access to hardware resources. 2. Customization: With bare metal servers, customers have full control over hardware configurations, allowing for customized setups tailored to specific workload requirements. 3. Isolation: Since each bare metal server operates independently, there is no risk of resource contention or performance degradation caused by neighboring virtual machines. Considerations: 1. Scalability: Scaling with bare metal servers typically involves provisioning additional physical hardware, which may require longer lead times and incur higher costs compared to virtual server scaling. 2. Management: Managing bare metal servers involves tasks such as hardware maintenance, firmware updates, and troubleshooting, which may require dedicated IT resources. 3. Cost: While bare metal servers offer superior performance,... --- ### Unlocking Advanced Analytics: Harnessing the Power of ClickHouse with Trackingplan - Published: 2023-12-14 - Modified: 2024-02-15 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/unlocking-advanced-analytics-harnessing-the-power-of-clickhouse-with-trackingplan/ - Categories: Uncategorized In today's alt="Section Image" /> But what sets ClickHouse apart from other analytical databases? Well, one of its key features is its ability to handle massive amounts of data. Whether you're dealing with terabytes or even petabytes of information, ClickHouse can efficiently store and process it. This scalability makes it a powerful tool for organizations that need to analyze vast datasets. Another noteworthy aspect of ClickHouse is its speed. Thanks to its columnar storage format, ClickHouse can quickly scan and retrieve only the necessary columns for a query, reducing disk I/O and improving overall performance. Additionally, ClickHouse's compression techniques further enhance its speed by minimizing the amount of disk space required to store data. Transitioning from DynamoDB to ClickHouse If you are currently using DynamoDB, Amazon's managed NoSQL database service, you may be wondering why you should consider transitioning to ClickHouse. While DynamoDB is a powerful tool for handling high-throughput workloads, it is primarily designed for transactional workloads and lacks the advanced analytics capabilities of ClickHouse. ClickHouse, on the other hand, excels at running ad-hoc queries on large datasets, making it an ideal choice for analytical workloads. By migrating your data from DynamoDB to ClickHouse, you can unlock advanced analytics capabilities and gain deeper insights into your data. One of the key advantages of ClickHouse is its ability to handle complex analytical queries with remarkable speed and efficiency. Its columnar storage format and highly optimized query execution engine allow it to process massive volumes of data in a fraction of... --- ## Pricing Tiers ### Storage - Published: 2024-03-21 - Modified: 2025-03-24 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=storage Dell PowerEdge 24 Intel Cores 128GB Ram 4x7TB NVMe PCIe SSD 20 expansion slots avail 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Minio S3 Compatible Storage (Minio Enterprise recommended for production uses) Fully customizable --- ### Silver - Published: 2024-02-23 - Modified: 2024-06-23 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=gold2 Dell PowerEdge 48 Intel Cores 512GB Ram 19. 5TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over IP --- ### Platinum - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=gold Dell PowerEdge 80 Intel Cores 3TB Ram 150TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over IP --- ### Gold - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-16 - URL: https://bare-metal.io/?pricing-tier=silver Dell PowerEdge 80 Intel Cores 1TB Ram 42TB SSD Raid 6 1Gbps Unlimited Internet Connection Managed Firewall KVM over IP ---