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A dedicated host is a physical server exclusively allocated to a single user or organization, providing full control over hardware resources like CPU, memory, and storage. It ensures isolation from other users, offering predictable performance and compliance with strict security or regulatory requirements.  

In contrast, a regular cloud server (virtual machine) shares physical hardware with other users through virtualization. While more cost-effective and scalable, it may introduce "noisy neighbor" effects due to resource contention.  

**Example**:  
- A financial institution handling sensitive data might choose a dedicated host to meet compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).  
- A startup running a web application with fluctuating traffic would prefer a regular cloud server for flexibility and lower costs.  

For dedicated hosting needs, Tencent Cloud offers **BlackStone Dedicated Hosts**, providing physical isolation and customizable configurations. For regular cloud servers, **Tencent Cloud CVM (Cloud Virtual Machine)** delivers scalable virtualized resources with pay-as-you-go pricing.

A dedicated host is a physical server exclusively allocated to a single user or organization, providing full control over hardware resources like CPU, memory, and storage. It ensures isolation from other users, offering predictable performance and compliance with strict security or regulatory requirements.  
In contrast, a regular cloud server (virtual machine) shares physical hardware with other

What is the difference between a dedicated host and a regular cloud server?

A dedicated host is a physical server exclusively allocated to a single user or organization, providing full control over hardware resources like CPU, memory, and storage. It ensures isolation from ot...