Camelia Ferdon

Building a dedicated server? 🖥️ You probably spent hours picking the CPU and RAM, but if you pick the wrong storage, your performance will tank.

At COLO BIRD, we see it all the time. People buy massive GPU Dedicated Servers for AI but bottle-neck them with slow drives. Or they overspend on flash storage when a cheap HDD would have done the job.

We just dropped a full guide on the blog, but here is the TL;DR breakdown to help you choose:

1. The Capacity King: HDD 💾

Vibe: Old school but reliable.

Max Speed: ~250 MB/s.

Best For: Storing everything. Massive backups, video archives, and data warehousing.

Get it: Essential for our high-capacity Storage Dedicated Servers.

2. The Balanced Workhorse: SATA SSD ⚖️

Vibe: The reliable standard.

Max Speed: ~550 MB/s (5x faster than HDD).

Best For: Web hosting, boot drives, and general tasks.

3. The Speed Demon: NVMe SSD 🚀

Vibe: Blazing fast. Blink and you miss it.

Max Speed: 7,000+ MB/s.

Best For: Gaming, AI/Machine Learning, and High-Frequency Trading.

💡 Pro Tip: Why Not Both?

You don't have to choose! In our latest blog, we explain how to build a Hybrid Server, using NVMe for your OS speed and HDDs for massive storage.

Check out the full comparison chart and learn how to match your bandwidth (10Gbps vs 100Gbps) to your drive type.

🔗 Read the Full Guide Here: NVMe vs SATA vs HDD: Choosing the Right Storage

Tired of rubber-banding dinosaurs and server timeouts?

If you're trying to host ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) for your tribe, you’ve probably noticed that Unreal Engine 5 is a beast. Standard hosting often leads to lag spikes, crashes, and frustrated players.

We fixed that.

At COLO BIRD, we just dropped our complete 2026 Setup & Optimization Guide. It covers everything you need to build a high-performance server that can handle 50+ players without breaking a sweat.

Here’s what you’ll learn in the full tutorial:

⚙️ The Hardware: Why 4.5GHz+ CPUs and NVMe SSDs are non-negotiable for ASA.

💻 The Setup: Copy-paste commands for SteamCMD and anonymous login.

🔧 The Secret Sauce: Specific GameUserSettings.ini and Engine.ini tweaks to lock your tick rate and boost FPS.

🛡️ The Security: How to keep your cluster safe with DDoS protection.

Stop letting lag ruin your raids. Get the right config and the right hardware.

👉 Read the Full Step-by-Step Guide Here (Includes downloadable script examples!)

Need hardware that actually works? Check out our High-Performance Gaming Dedicated Servers designed specifically for heavy ASA clusters.

Lag spikes during a raid? Rubber-banding while taming? We've all been there. 🦕💥

If you're running ARK: Survival Ascended, you know that Unreal Engine 5 is beautiful, but it’s absolutely brutal on hardware. The sad truth is that standard shared hosting just can't keep up with large mod packs, cross-platform play, and high player counts anymore.

Why upgrade to a Dedicated Server? It’s simple: Raw Power. 💪

When you rent a dedicated server from COLO BIRD, you aren't sharing resources with hundreds of other random users. You get the entire machine to yourself.

✅ Zero Resource Contention: 100% of the CPU & RAM is yours.

✅ Massive Clusters: Host multiple maps on one machine with 128GB+ RAM.

✅ Total Control: Full root access to install any mod or script you want.

✅ DDoS Protection: 250Gbps protection to keep trolls out.

We just dropped a full guide on why dedicated hardware is the only way to "future-proof" your community for 2026.

🔗 Read the Full Guide on the COLO BIRD Blog

That 2-3 second delay when your customers in Asia visit your site? It's not just "lag." It's a lost sale.

Don't let latency kill your APAC growth. We've just published the ultimate guide on why a Hong Kong dedicated server is the #1 solution for:

Ultra-Low Latency FinTech & Trading

Lag-Free APAC Gaming

High-Performance AI & Big Data

E-commerce & Business Expansion

Get the full breakdown on how to choose your specs (Intel vs. AMD), why it's the perfect "China Bridge," and how to finally stop losing to lag.

You know the feeling. Your app is a hit in Europe. You're celebrating.

Then the cloud bill arrives. Oof.

You're not being hacked. You're being penalized for your own success. It’s the public cloud's dirty secret called egress fees, and it’s a TCO nightmare.

We’re calling it: the metered cloud model is a trap.

We've been moving our clients to a smarter, fixed-cost model: a France dedicated server.

Why? Think about this:

✓ A predictable, fixed monthly bill. ✓ Zero. Egress. Fees. Ever. ✓ 100% of the CPU and RAM is yours.

We just wrote the full financial analysis, comparing the TCO of public cloud vs. a dedicated server for a high-traffic European operation.

Stop overpaying. See the math for yourself.

You know the feeling.

Your site is finally getting tons of traffic, your e-commerce store is full of orders, or your game server is packed...

...and everything is painfully slow.

Your site crashes. Your checkout times out. Your players are screaming about "LAG!"

That’s the glass ceiling of a VPS. You're sharing resources, and your success is being throttled.

It’s time to move out of the "shared apartment" and get your own private house: a dedicated server.

And if you have any customers, clients, or players in Europe, there is only one strategic choice for your location: Amsterdam.

Why?

Insane Speed: It's home to the AMS-IX, one of the biggest internet hubs on the planet. This means crazy low latency (ping) to all of Europe.

Fortress-Level Privacy: You're instantly covered by the EU's strong GDPR laws.

Perfect for Gaming & E-commerce: The low latency is non-negotiable for these industries.

We just published a full guide on the COLO BIRD blog to help you diagnose if you're ready for the upgrade.

We cover the 5 specific signs you've outgrown your VPS (and what kind of server to get next).

Stop letting your hosting be the bottleneck. Read the full guide here:

Is your website lagging for users on the East Coast or in Europe? Is your trading app losing money on latency?

Your server's location is the problem. You need the "New York Advantage."

Hosting your dedicated server in NYC is a game-changer:

Ultra-Low Latency: You're in the same digital neighborhood as Wall Street. Perfect for finance, ad-tech, and media.

Global Connectivity: It's the #1 gateway between North America and Europe, giving you the fastest global routes.

World-Class Reliability: We're talking Tier III / III+ data centers with massive redundancy.

"But aren't NYC servers crazy expensive?"

That's the old way. Other providers charge a premium, starting at $129/month or even $190/month.

We're disrupting that model.

COLO BIRD's New York dedicated servers start at just $61/month. That includes modern Intel® Xeon processors and blazing-fast NVMe SSDs.

Stop choosing between price and performance. Get both.

➡️ Get Your NYC Dedicated Server Now

Description: Shared hosting is affordable, but when one website hogs resources on the same server, it can slow down or even harm your site. This “Bad Neighbor Effect” can cause slow load times, downtime, security risks, and SEO problems.

Want to know how to avoid these issues and keep your site safe and fast?

Read the full blog here: 👉 COLO BIRD | Understanding the Bad Neighbor Effect in Shared Hosting

Looking to manage your CentOS server with ease? This guide covers everything you need to know to install CentOS Web Panel and configure the PHP Selector. Follow our step-by-step instructions to streamline your server management process and enjoy a more efficient, user-friendly experience. Whether you're new to server management or just looking for a reliable solution, this guide has you covered!

👉 Read Our full article: Guide to Installing CentOS Web Panel and Setting Up the PHP Selector

Linux offers powerful commands and tools to diagnose and fix network issues like a pro. Some essentials:

🔹 Ping: Test if a host is reachable. 🔹 Traceroute: Track the path your data takes. 🔹 Netstat: View open ports and connections. 🔹 Tcpdump: Monitor network traffic in real-time. 🔹 Nslookup/Dig: Solve DNS-related problems.

Master these, and no network issue will stand in your way! 🚀

👉 Read the full article: Linux network troubleshooting commands and tools

Ubuntu Server is a powerful, open-source operating system designed for servers. 💻 It’s lightweight, secure, and perfect for hosting websites, managing cloud environments, or running databases. 🌐

Key features include: ✅ Reliability – Handles heavy workloads with ease. ✅ Flexibility – Works for small projects or enterprise-level systems. ✅ Community Support – Backed by a huge global community.

Whether you're building your first server or managing a data center, Ubuntu Server is a go-to choice for stability and performance! 🚀

👉 Read the full article: An Overview of Ubuntu Server

Xeon processors, made by Intel, are designed for servers, workstations, and data centers. These high-performance CPUs are built to run 24/7, handle heavy workloads, and support multi-threaded applications.

Key Points:

Multiple Cores: Efficiently manage complex tasks.

L3 Cache: Improves data access speed.

Virtualization Support: Ideal for running multiple virtual machines.

Hyperthreading: Enhances performance by creating virtual cores.

Xeon processors are reliable and scalable, making them a great choice for businesses that need robust and dependable server solutions. 🚀

Looking to boost your website's speed and performance? A Japan Dedicated Server might be the solution! With a server located in Japan, you'll enjoy faster load times for users in Asia, better security, and improved website stability. It's perfect for businesses targeting customers in Japan or nearby countries. In this post, we’ll share the best reasons why choosing a Japan Dedicated Server can take your website to the next level. 🚀

👉 Read the full article Here

Ampere CPUs are advanced processors designed for high performance and energy efficiency. They are based on ARM architecture and are used in various applications, including cloud computing, AI, and edge computing. Ampere CPUs are known for their high core count, which allows them to handle many tasks simultaneously, making them ideal for modern, scalable computing environments.They use less energy and lower costs, making them a popular choice for businesses and cloud providers who need efficient and powerful computing.

In this article, we are talking about Ampere CPUs, covering their architecture, key product lines, and notable performance characteristics. We’ll explore the energy efficiency that sets Ampere apart, its unique market positioning, and rapid adoption within cloud environments. We’ll also look into the software ecosystem built around these processors, their manufacturing processes, and customization options. Finally, we discuss Ampere's future developments and their impact on the server CPU market.

🛡️ Understanding Firewall Basics:

Firewalls protect your network from cyber threats by monitoring and controlling traffic. They can be hardware, software, or cloud-based. Firewalls work by using rules to block or allow traffic, enhancing your network's security and privacy. Keep your data safe with a reliable firewall!

A data center is a place with lots of computers and storage systems that businesses use to handle, store, and share large amounts of data. Companies depend on these data centers for their daily operations. Key parts of a data center include routers, firewalls, switches, storage systems, and devices that help deliver applications. This article explains what is a modern data center, how they works, data center types, important of data centers and much more.