--- title: "Choose your best hosting option: Bare metal server or Dedicated Cloud? | LayerStack" description: "It is important to choose the most suitable server to store and protect data. Bare metal servers or Dedicated Cloud are common choices. Check out their differences" image: "https://layerstack.com/img/LSlogo.png" --- English - [English](https://www.layerstack.com/en/overview) - [繁體中文](https://www.layerstack.com/zh-hk/overview) - [简体中文](https://www.layerstack.com/zh-cn/overview) - ###### Change Currency: - --- - [USD](https://www.layerstack.com/en/overview?curr=USD) - [HKD](https://www.layerstack.com/en/overview?curr=HKD) - [SGD](https://www.layerstack.com/en/overview?curr=SGD) # Who We Are LayerStack is made up of cloud developers and engineers. Backed by 18 years of solid experience, we continue to invest and innovate in the design of reliable and high performance cloud infrastructure. We are committed to maintain a simple, scalable and stable cloud environment with the aim of providing multiple solutions for the cloud deployment. Today, LayerStack is helping thousands of customers consistently improving their cloud experience. Are you ready to join us? ## Strive For Our Believed Values ![We love Cloud Computing](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-icon-cloud-computing.svg) ### **We love Cloud Computing** We would rather say cloud computing is an ever-changing art form more than a technology. We think big, listen well, and craft it gently. ![We strive for innovative and continuous improvements](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-icon-innovation.svg) ### **We strive for innovative and continuous improvements** Our development team will keep working on the R&D to meet the market needs, and we’d love to surprise our customers with new insights and products. ![We encourage self-service](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-icon-self-service.svg) ### **We encourage self-service** We aim at delivering quicker and more efficient service for greater customer satisfaction throughout every single touch point of cloud journey. ![We respect every customer](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-icon-respect.svg) ### **We respect every customer** We value our customers opinions. We encourage everyone to get involved and make LayerStack better. ![We as a trust-worthy provider](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-icon-trust-worthy.svg) ### **We as a trust-worthy provider** We keep our promises and have confidence in our services. We share our thoughts so that we all understand each other for achieving the same goal. ## LayerStack Milestone ![graphic-milestone-openclaw.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-openclaw.png) ### 2026\. July OpenClaw Cloud Servers are now available in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-nanogpu.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-nanogpu.png) ### 2026\. February Launched Nano GPU in Hong Kong ![graphic-milestone-amd-epyc-turin.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-amd-epyc-turin.png) ### 2024\. December Premium Compute is updated with 5th Gen CPUs ![graphic-milestone-cloud-gpu.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-cloud-gpu.png) ### 2024\. October Launched Cloud GPU in Hong Kong ![layerstack-milestone-anti-ddos.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-milestone-anti-ddos.png) ### 2024\. August Launched DDoS Attack Protection in Singapore ![graphic-milestone-premium-compute-cloud-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-premium-compute-cloud-server.png) ### 2024\. July Launched Premium Compute Cloud Servers in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-managed-database.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-managed-database.png) ### 2024\. April Launched Managed Database Hong Kong and Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-high-memory.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-high-memory.png) ### 2024\. January Launched Memory-Optimized Cloud Servers in Taipei. ![graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png) ### 2024\. January Arm-based cloud servers are now available in Taipei. ![graphic-milestone-taipei.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-taipei.png) ### 2024\. January Launched a data center in Taipei for server storage ![graphic-milestone-minecraft-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-minecraft-server.png) ### 2023\. April Offered Minecraft server hosting ![graphic-milestone-premium-compute-cloud-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-premium-compute-cloud-server.png) ### 2023\. February Released Premium Compute solution in Hong Kong, providing ultra-high performance computing power. ![graphic-milestone-object-storage.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-object-storage.png) ### 2022\. December Officially launched S3 compatible Object Storage in Hong Kong and Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png) ### 2022\. November Arm-based cloud servers are now available in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-together-we-cloud.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-together-we-cloud.png) ### 2022\. November Redesigned LayerStack logo with the tagline '[Together We Cloud](https://www.layerstack.com/en/press-details/LayerStack-unveils-a-new-logo-as-an-extensive-rebranding-initiative)' ![graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-arm-based-cloud-server.png) ### 2022\. September Firstly launched Arm-based cloud instances in Hong Kong. ![AMVCIHK22\_GC\_LayerStack\_Limited.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/AMVCIHK22_GC_LayerStack_Limited.png) ### 2022\. February Awarded the“2022 Asia’s Most Valuable Companies in Hong Kong”by MediaZone Group ![graphic-milestone-singapore-dedicated-cloud.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-singapore-dedicated-cloud.png) ### 2022\. January Dedicated Cloud has Arrived in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-hong-kong-dedicated-cloud.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-hong-kong-dedicated-cloud.png) ### 2021\. December Launched Dedicated Cloud in Hong Kong. ![graphic-milestone-one-click-apps.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-one-click-apps.png) ### 2021\. September Launched One-click Apps. ![graphic-milestone-load-balancers.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-load-balancers.png) ### 2021\. June Launched Load Balancers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. ![graphic-milestone-singapore-memory-optimized.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-singapore-memory-optimized.png) ### 2021\. June Launched Memory Optimized Cloud Servers in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-singapore-dedicated-cpu.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-singapore-dedicated-cpu.png) ### 2021\. June Launched Compute Optimized Cloud Servers in Singapore. ![graphic-milestone-nvme-ssd.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-nvme-ssd.png) ### 2021\. January High Frequency CPU and Dedicated CPU cloud servers are powered by the enterprise PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. ![graphic-milestone-global-private-networking.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-global-private-networking.png) ### 2021\. January Launched Global Private Networking ![graphic-milestone-dedicated-cpu.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-dedicated-cpu.png) ### 2020\. November Launched Dedicated CPU Cloud Servers ![graphic-milestone-high-frequency-cpu.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-high-frequency-cpu.png) ### 2020\. October Launched High Frequency CPU Cloud Servers ![graphic-milestone-best-value-vps.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-best-value-vps.png) ### 2020\. July Received "Best Value VPS" from the VPSBenchmarks ![graphic-milestone-virtual-private-cloud.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-virtual-private-cloud.png) ### 2020\. June Launched Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) ![graphic-milestone-china-direct-cn2-route.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-china-direct-cn2-route.png) ### 2020\. April Launched China Direct CN2 Route ![graphic-milestone-firewall.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-firewall.png) ### 2019\. December Launched Firewalls in all four regions ![graphic-milestone-high-memory-storage.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-high-memory-storage.png) ### 2019\. November Launched new High Memory and High Storage Cloud Servers plans in Hong Kong ![graphic-milestone-layerpanel-2-all-region.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-layerpanel-2-all-region.png) ### 2019\. November Launched LayerPanel 2 in all regions ![layerstack-milestone-anti-ddos.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-milestone-anti-ddos.png) ### 2019\. September LayerStack Launched DDoS Attack Protection ![layerstack-layerpanel-20-sg-jp.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/layerstack-layerpanel-20-sg-jp.png) ### 2019\. July LayerStack Launched LayerPanel 2 in Singapore and Japan ![graphic-milestone-los-angeles.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-los-angeles.png) ### 2018\. December Los Angeles data center opened to widen the coverage ![graphic-milestone-high-memory.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-high-memory.png) ### 2018\. November Launched High Memory Cloud Servers for memory-centric usage ![graphic-milestone-tokyo-dc.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-tokyo-dc.png) ### 2018\. January Tokyo Japan data center opened to widen the APAC coverage ![graphic-milestone-intuitive-panel.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-intuitive-panel.png) ### 2017\. November Upgraded Layer Panel for a more intuitive user interface ![graphic-milestone-high-storage.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-high-storage.png) ### 2017\. October Launched High Storage Cloud Servers for storage-centric usage ![graphic-milestone-cloudnet.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-cloudnet.png) ### 2017\. October Unveiled CloudNet for flexible resources management ![graphic-milestone-realtime-notification.png](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/overview/graphic-milestone-realtime-notification.png) ### 2017\. 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