A cloud-hosted physical server refers to a dedicated physical server that is hosted and managed within a cloud service provider's infrastructure. Unlike traditional on-premises servers, these are located in the provider's data centers and can be accessed remotely via the internet. The key advantage is that users get the performance and control of a physical server while benefiting from the scalability, reliability, and management services offered by the cloud provider.
For example, a company running a high-performance database application may need a dedicated physical server to ensure consistent performance and low latency. Instead of purchasing and maintaining their own hardware, they can lease a cloud-hosted physical server from a provider. This allows them to scale resources up or down as needed, access advanced security features, and rely on the provider for maintenance and uptime guarantees.
In the context of cloud services, Tencent Cloud offers dedicated physical servers, known as Cloud Bare Metal Servers, which provide the performance of a physical machine with the flexibility and management capabilities of the cloud. These servers are ideal for workloads requiring high computing power, such as gaming, video rendering, or large-scale databases.