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TOP-5 Server Configurations for Various Tasks in 2025

TOP-5 Server Configurations for Various Tasks in 2025

Choosing the right server configuration is a key success factor for any online project. In 2025, as technology advances rapidly, it’s crucial not only to follow trends but also to understand which solutions best meet your unique needs. Unihost, as a provider of dedicated servers and Cloud VPS, offers a wide range of configurations capable of satisfying the most diverse demands – from high-load online stores to complex AI processing systems.

In this article, we will examine five main server usage scenarios and propose optimal configurations, considering modern requirements for performance, reliability, and scalability.

1. WordPress + WooCommerce: The Ideal E-commerce Platform

For a successful online store running on WordPress with WooCommerce, page load speed, stability under load, and security are critically important. A slow website deters customers and reduces conversion. Here’s what to consider when choosing a server:

  •           Processor (CPU): Multi-core processors with high clock speeds. For example, Intel Xeon E-2388G or AMD EPYC 7313. These processors ensure fast request processing and efficient database operations.
  •           Random Access Memory (RAM): A minimum of 32 GB DDR4 or DDR5. WooCommerce, especially with a large number of products and plugins, actively uses RAM for data caching and accelerating operations.
  •           Storage: NVMe SSD. The read/write speed of NVMe drives significantly surpasses traditional SATA SSDs, which is critical for fast website loading and transaction processing. RAID 1 is recommended for fault tolerance.
  •           Network Interface: 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps. For high-load stores with significant traffic, 10 Gbps will ensure minimal latency and high throughput.
  •           Software Optimization: Use Nginx as a web server, PHP 8.x, MySQL 8.x or MariaDB. It is essential to configure caching (Redis, Memcached) and CDN.

Unihost Configuration Example: – Dedicated Server: Intel Xeon E-2388G, 64 GB RAM, 2x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 1), 10 Gbit/s network. This configuration will provide high performance and reliability for a large online store.

Additional Recommendations for WordPress + WooCommerce:

For maximum performance and stability of WordPress + WooCommerce, in addition to choosing a powerful server, it is important to pay attention to software optimization. Using the latest versions of PHP (8.x and above) with OPcache enabled significantly speeds up code execution. Configuring server-level caching (e.g., using Nginx FastCGI Cache or Redis) and application-level caching (caching plugins like WP Super Cache or LiteSpeed Cache) reduces database load and speeds up page loading. Integration with a CDN (Content Delivery Network) allows static content (images, CSS, JS) to be delivered to users from geographically closest points, significantly reducing response time. Regular backups and server performance monitoring will help prevent downtime and quickly respond to potential issues. Unihost provides tools for automatic backups and 24/7 monitoring, allowing you to focus on business development rather than technical aspects.

2. PostgreSQL + API: Powerful Database for Web Applications

For applications that heavily rely on databases and APIs, high request processing speed, low latency, and scalability are crucial. PostgreSQL is an excellent choice for such tasks, and the correct server configuration will unlock its full potential.

  •           Processor (CPU): Processors with a large number of cores and high per-core performance. AMD EPYC 7763 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8380. These processors can handle parallel processing of numerous requests.
  •           Random Access Memory (RAM): From 64 GB to 256 GB DDR4/DDR5, depending on the database size and the number of concurrent connections. PostgreSQL actively uses RAM for data caching and query execution.
  •           Storage: High-performance NVMe SSDs in RAID 10 for maximum read/write speed and fault tolerance. It is important to have enough space for database growth.
  •           Network Interface: 10 Gbps. For high-load API services, this will ensure fast data transfer between the server and clients.
  •           Software Optimization: PostgreSQL configuration for optimal resource utilization, use of Connection Pooler (PgBouncer) for efficient connection management, performance monitoring.

Unihost Configuration Example: – Dedicated Server: AMD EPYC 7763, 128 GB RAM, 4x 3.84 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 10), 10 Gbit/s network. This configuration is ideal for high-load databases and API services.

Additional Recommendations for PostgreSQL + API:

To optimize PostgreSQL and API services, it is important not only to choose powerful hardware but also to properly configure the software. Using a Connection Pooler, such as PgBouncer, allows for efficient management of database connections, reducing server load and improving performance. Regular monitoring of PostgreSQL performance using tools like pg_stat_statements or Prometheus with Grafana will help identify slow queries and bottlenecks. It is also important to optimize queries, use indexes, and properly design the database schema. For API services, it is recommended to use asynchronous frameworks (e.g., FastAPI for Python or Node.js with Express) that allow handling a large number of concurrent requests without blocking. Unihost provides flexible network settings and the ability to install any software, giving you full control over optimizing your infrastructure.

3. Proxy + Telegram: Security and Anonymity

For proxy servers and Telegram bots, where connection stability, low latency, and the ability to handle a large number of concurrent connections are important, the server configuration will differ.

  •           Processor (CPU): Processors with good per-core performance and enough cores to handle multiple connections. Intel Xeon E-2378G or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.
  •           Random Access Memory (RAM): From 16 GB to 32 GB DDR4. The main load here is on network operations, not intensive computing or storing large amounts of data.
  •           Storage: SATA SSD or NVMe SSD, depending on the volume of logs and cache. For most proxy servers and Telegram bots, SATA SSD is sufficient, but NVMe will provide additional speed.
  •           Network Interface: 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps. For a large number of users or high-speed proxy servers, 10 Gbps will be preferable.
  •           Software Optimization: Proxy server configuration (Squid, Nginx, Shadowsocks) for maximum performance, use of Docker for service isolation, traffic monitoring.

Unihost Configuration Example: – Cloud VPS: 8 Cores, 32 GB RAM, 500 GB NVMe SSD, 1 Gbit/s network. This configuration will ensure stable operation and sufficient bandwidth for proxy servers and Telegram bots.

Additional Recommendations for Proxy + Telegram:

For proxy servers and Telegram bots, in addition to choosing appropriate hardware, optimizing the software stack and network settings is critically important. Using lightweight operating systems, such as Alpine Linux or Debian Minimal, minimizes resource consumption. For proxy servers, it is recommended to use Nginx as a reverse proxy or specialized solutions such as Squid or Shadowsocks, configured for maximum performance and security. For Telegram bots, it is important to ensure a stable and fast connection to the Telegram API, and to use asynchronous libraries to handle a large number of requests. Locating the Unihost server geographically close to the target audience will significantly reduce latency. Monitoring network traffic and system resources will help identify anomalies and prevent overloads. Unihost provides the ability to choose server location and flexible network settings, allowing you to create an optimal infrastructure for your proxy servers and Telegram bots.

4. AI Processing: Power for Machine Learning

For artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks (model training, inference), the key factor is the presence of powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) and a fast memory subsystem.

  •           Processor (CPU): Modern multi-core processors (Intel Xeon Scalable, AMD EPYC) for data processing and GPU management. It is important that the CPU can efficiently manage data streams and provide high throughput for the GPU.
  •           Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Multiple NVIDIA A100 or H100. Training large models requires GPUs with large amounts of video memory and high computational power. Unihost offers servers with multiple GPUs, allowing you to scale computing resources.
  •           Random Access Memory (RAM): From 256 GB to 1 TB DDR5. The amount of RAM should match the volume of data processed by the GPU to avoid bottlenecks.
  •           Storage: High-speed NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 for maximum read/write speed. For large datasets, NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) may also be required for low-latency access to remote storage.
  •           Network Interface: 100 Gbps InfiniBand or Ethernet. A high-speed network is necessary for fast data transfer between servers in a cluster and for accessing external data sources.

Unihost Configuration Example: – Dedicated Server: 2x Intel Xeon Scalable, 8x NVIDIA A100, 1 TB RAM, 8x 7.68 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 0), 100 Gbit/s InfiniBand. This configuration is designed for the most demanding AI/ML tasks.

Additional Recommendations for AI Processing:

For AI processing tasks, where GPU performance is key, not only the number and type of graphics processors are important, but also their efficient use. Using specialized frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or MXNet, optimized for GPU operation, will maximize the potential of the hardware. It is also important to ensure sufficient PCIe bus bandwidth for fast data transfer between the CPU and GPU, as well as between the GPUs themselves (e.g., using NVLink for NVIDIA GPUs). For distributed model training, it is necessary to configure a high-speed network (InfiniBand or 100 Gbps Ethernet) and use libraries for parallel computing, such as Horovod or DeepSpeed. Unihost offers servers with pre-installed drivers and libraries for GPUs, as well as the ability to configure cluster solutions for scaling computing power. Our specialists will help you choose the optimal configuration and set up the software for your AI projects.

5. File Storage: Reliability and Capacity

For file storage, such as NAS (Network Attached Storage) or cloud storage, priority is given to capacity, reliability, and data access speed.

  •           Processor (CPU): Low-power processors with enough cores to manage disk operations. Intel Atom or AMD EPYC Embedded.
  •           Random Access Memory (RAM): From 16 GB to 64 GB DDR4. The main function is metadata caching and I/O buffering.
  •           Storage: A large number of HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) in RAID 6 or RAID 10 for maximum capacity and fault tolerance. For frequently accessed data, hybrid solutions with SSD caching (ZFS ZIL/L2ARC) can be used.
  •           Network Interface: 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps. For network access to storage.
  •           Software Optimization: Use file systems such as ZFS or Btrfs to ensure data integrity, snapshots, and efficient space management. Configure Samba/NFS for network access.

Unihost Configuration Example: – Dedicated Server: Intel Atom C3000, 32 GB RAM, 12x 16 TB HDD (RAID 6), 1 Gbit/s network. This configuration is ideal for creating reliable and high-capacity file storage.

Additional Recommendations for File Storage:

For file storage, in addition to choosing disks and RAID arrays, software and network infrastructure play a key role. Using file systems such as ZFS or Btrfs provides high data integrity, the ability to create snapshots, and efficient space management. These file systems also support deduplication and compression features, which saves disk space. For network access to storage, it is recommended to use Samba/CIFS protocols for Windows clients and NFS for Linux/Unix systems. It is important to ensure sufficient network bandwidth (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps) for fast data access. Regular data backups to external media or the cloud are mandatory to ensure data preservation. Unihost offers flexible data storage solutions, including the ability to connect additional disks and configure various RAID levels, allowing you to create scalable and reliable file storage for any needs.

Conclusion

Choosing the optimal server configuration depends on the specific tasks and requirements of your project. Unihost offers a wide range of dedicated servers and Cloud VPS that can be configured for any needs – from high-performance gaming servers to powerful solutions for AI processing and reliable file storage. Our specialists will help you choose the ideal solution, while providing a high level of support and security. Contact us to discuss your needs and find the best solution for your business.