I'm launching a video-on-demand platform and require a dedicated server optimized for video encoding and streaming. Could you suggest a suitable configuration? What are your views on Centoserver.com EU dedicated servers? Are they reliable? Other options?
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When it comes to VOD platforms, you should first look for CPUs with a high number of cores (such as AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon Gold) to handle parallel video encoding. RAM of 64 GB or more is optimal for stable operation. NVMe SSDs are very important because traditional SATA drives simply cannot handle the flow of simultaneous requests.
I tested various options in Europe and noticed that hostpro.com offers configurations with NVMe + 10G uplink, which is critical for video, otherwise users will experience buffering. Plus, they provide regular backups, which is helpful if the project is still in the testing phase.
Not only is their hardware awesome, they respond like instantly to questions and support issues. Try getting a response from the big hosting providers...lol. They are certainly fair in making sure their customers are happy. CentoServer.com is unique, fun, responsible and interacts with the customer. Highly recommend their Europe dedicated servers to others.
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