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In 2026, AI is everywhere. But so are data leaks. If you are sending your internal code or customer data to public AI models, you are taking a huge risk.

The smartest businesses are bringing AI in-house. By running powerful open-source models (like Meta's Llama or Mistral) on Dedicated GPU Servers, you get: ✨ Absolute Data Privacy (Perfect for GDPR) ✨ Flat-rate, predictable costs ✨ Insanely fast, unthrottled performance

If you’re setting up a private cloud on a bare-metal server, you’ve probably run into the dreaded ESXi red screen of death:

"No Network Adapters Were Detected. Either no network adapters are physically connected to the system, or a suitable driver could not be located."

Why is this happening? To keep the installation ISO lightweight for enterprise environments, VMware strictly sticks to its Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). This means they intentionally leave out drivers for standard, consumer-grade network cards (like Realtek or older Intel NICs). If your hardware isn't on the list, ESXi is blind to it.

The Fix: You don't need to throw away your server! You just need to create a Custom ESXi ISO by injecting the missing .VIB driver.

Using VMware PowerCLI and a script called ESXi-Customizer-PS, you can fuse the driver right into the installation file. It looks a little something like this:

PowerShell.\ESXi-Customizer-PS.ps1 -vft -load net55-r8168 -pkgDir C:\ESXi-Build\Drivers

Once the script finishes, you flash your brand-new .iso to a USB, and boom—your network adapter is detected!

Want the complete step-by-step guide, including how to configure PowerShell and where to get the files?

When building a large gaming community, standard hosting simply doesn’t cut it. Games like GTA V (FiveM) and Minecraft rely heavily on high CPU clock speeds and massive amounts of RAM.

To ensure a lag-free experience for hundreds of players, bare-metal dedicated servers are the only choice. Here is how to set up your own high-performance gaming environment on Linux.

Step 1: System Preparation and Dependencies

First, update your server and install screen (which allows your game server to run in the background after you disconnect).

bashCopy sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install screen wget curl git -y

Step 2: Setting Up a Minecraft Java Server

Minecraft is notoriously single-thread heavy. An AMD Ryzen dedicated server is highly recommended here. Install Java:

bashCopy sudo apt install openjdk-21-jre-headless -y

Create a directory, download the server file, and start it:

bashCopy mkdir minecraft_server && cd minecraft_server wget https://piston-data.mojang.com/v1/objects/[LATEST_VERSION_HASH]/server.jar screen -S minecraft java -Xmx16G -Xms16G -jar server.jar nogui

Step 3: Setting Up a FiveM (GTA V) Server

FiveM requires specific artifacts. Create a new directory for your server:

bashCopy mkdir -p ~/fivem_server/server cd ~/fivem_server/server

Download the latest recommended Linux artifact from the FiveM runtime page and extract it:

bashCopy wget [LINK_TO_LATEST_ARTIFACT] tar xf fx.tar.xz

Clone the cfx-server-data repository into a new folder:

bashCopy git clone https://github.com/citizenfx/cfx-server-data.git ~/fivem_server/server-data

You can now configure your server.cfg file and launch your server inside a screen session using bash ~/fivem_server/server/run.sh +exec server.cfg.

Conclusion

Hosting your own game server gives you complete administrative control, modding capabilities, and a stable environment for your players.

For the ultimate gaming experience with high clock speeds and DDoS protection, deploy your community on our premium dedicated game servers today.

Are your cloud hosting bills getting out of hand? You aren't alone. In 2026, UK businesses are moving workloads back to bare-metal Dedicated Servers for predictable costs, better performance, and strict GDPR compliance.

Let's talk about the "noisy neighbour" problem in web hosting. When you're on a VPS, you share physical hardware with other people. If they get a traffic spike, your website slows down.

If you run an e-commerce store, handle sensitive UK GDPR data, or just have consistently high traffic, it's time to ditch the virtual environment and get a Bare Metal Dedicated Server.

Are you confused by hosting jargon? If you're running a heavy-duty app or an e-commerce site, you need raw power. But should you buy a "Dedicated Server" or a "Bare Metal Server"?

Spoiler alert: They are technically the exact same hardware!

BUT, "Bare Metal" is the modern, highly-efficient version. It means no annoying virtualization software slowing you down, complete root access, and crazy fast deployment (think 24-48 hours instead of weeks).

If you want to geek out on the exact differences and why bare metal is taking over the UK hosting scene, check out our latest post.

Stop bottlenecking your AI projects! Learn how to install NVIDIA drivers, Anaconda, PyTorch, and TensorFlow on an Ubuntu bare-metal server in just 7 steps. Perfect for Data Scientists and ML Engineers!

If you are hosting a Minecraft SMP, CS2 server, or a FiveM roleplay city, you cannot rely on a standard VPS. Sharing resources means sharing lag. You need Bare Metal Dedicated Servers. Why? ⚡ 100% Hardware Isolation (Zero noisy neighbors) ⚡ Ultra-low ping for UK/EU players ⚡ 250Gbps DDoS Protection (Keep the haters away) Stop letting poor infrastructure ruin your community. Read our ultimate guide to UK dedicated gaming servers:

We’ve all been there: your Linux server needs a core kernel update, or a process is hanging, and it’s time for a reboot. But forcefully shutting things down is a nightmare waiting to happen.

If you want to gracefully restart your server without losing data, here is your 2026 terminal cheat sheet:

1. The Classic:

sudo reboot (The go-to command for an immediate restart).

2. The Scheduler:

sudo shutdown -r now (Want to reboot at 2 AM instead? Use sudo shutdown -r 02:00).

3. The Modern Standard:

sudo systemctl reboot (Since almost all modern distros use Systemd, this is the most technically accurate way to reboot).

4. The Legacy (SysVinit):

sudo init 6 (Runlevel 6 is always your reboot friend on older systems).

What if your SSH completely freezes? Before you panic and do a hard reset, there are keyboard fallbacks (like Alt + F2) you can use!

We wrote a complete, step-by-step guide on how to handle Linux server reboots like a pro.

If you are training massive AI models, hosting 10,000+ player gaming servers, or pushing 8K video streams, you already know the pain. Your CPU is a beast, your NVMe drives are blazing fast, but your network port is choking.

Standard 1Gbps connections just don't cut it anymore.

Let’s do the math on a 1TB data transfer: 🐌 1Gbps Port: ~2 Hours and 15 Minutes 🚀 10Gbps Port: ~13 Minutes. (Literally the time it takes to grab a coffee ☕)

At eServers.uk, we’ve upgraded the standard. We are talking True Unmetered 10Gbps Dedicated Servers hosted right here in the UK.

Why it matters:

Zero Traffic Shaping: No "fair usage" limits. Push petabytes of data without worrying about a surprise bill.

UK Sovereignty: Hosted in Tier III+ UK data centers = 100% GDPR compliant.

Fort Knox Security: 500+ Tbps DDoS protection comes standard because high traffic means high visibility.

Whether you are a sysadmin who needs full root access (Unmanaged) or a growing business that needs expert 24/7 support (Fully Managed), we’ve got the iron to back it up.

Stop letting a legacy network port dictate your growth. 📈

Ready to turn that dedicated server into a virtualization beast? We've got you covered. From mounting ISOs in IPMI to configuring the Debian 12 network bridges manually, this guide has it all.

Big changes are coming to the world's most popular control panel. We are talking about built-in AI support, better SEO tools, and finally—native NGINX support!

If you are running a business in the UK, your server needs to be ready. Check out our latest deep dive into what to expect and how to prepare.

Deciding on server infrastructure isn't just about hardware; it's about management. In our latest eServers guide, we explore why UK businesses are choosing between the freedom of self-managed servers and the reliability of fully managed solutions.

Why UK GDPR matters.

The hidden costs of unmanaged servers.

How eServers supports your growth.