As the two main forms of infrastructure hosting available to businesses, how a bare metal server compares to a cloud server is a key question companies should be considering when looking to source infrastructure. Your business requirements will determine which one is right for you. In some cases, it could be a mix of both.

To help companies make a more informed decision, we have put together a comprehensive overview of each type of server, including their strengths and weaknesses, and what kind of businesses and services they best lend themselves.

But before we kick off with the difference between the two, let’s start with what a server is and a quick history of hosting.

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