Linux Dedicated Hosting

Linux Dedicated Hosting with a
Triple 100% Uptime SLA

Your applications deserve more than a shared slice of a server. Atlantic.Net Linux dedicated hosting gives you a physical server to yourself, full root access, and a choice of Linux distributions — backed by a triple 100% SLA covering network uptime, hardware replacement, and infrastructure availability.

Plans start at $139 per month with no setup fees. US-based support answers the phone 24/7/365.

What is Linux dedicated hosting?

Linux dedicated hosting is a web hosting service in which you rent an entire physical server running Linux. Unlike shared hosting, where many customers share the same server resources, a dedicated server reserves all CPU cores, RAM, storage, and bandwidth for your use alone.

You get full root access to the server, meaning you can install any software, configure the operating system as you see fit, load any Linux distribution, and set custom configurations that shared web hosting providers simply cannot offer. The hosting provider owns and maintains the physical hardware, while you control everything above the operating system level.

This model suits businesses and developers who need consistent computing power, resource-intensive applications, and complete freedom over their server environment.

Linux dedicated server configurations

Atlantic.Net offers six dedicated server plans. All include 20TB monthly outbound transfer,
a 1Gbps port, and no setup fees. Longer billing terms reduce the price by up to 30%.

Plan	CPU	RAM	Storage	Price
Dedicated Linux Server 1	6-core Intel Xeon E-2236	64 GB	2 × 480 GB SSD RAID 1	$139/mo
Dedicated Linux Server 2	12-core dual Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3	64 GB	2 × 960 GB SSD RAID 1	$189/mo
Dedicated Linux Server 3	36-core dual Intel Xeon Gold 6140	128 GB	4 × 1.92 TB SSD RAID 10	$495/mo
Dedicated Linux Server 4	36-core dual Intel Xeon Gold 6140	256 GB	4 × 1.92 TB SSD RAID 10	$599/mo
Dedicated Linux Server 5	36-core dual Intel Xeon Gold 6140	256 GB	4 × 3.84 TB SSD RAID 10	$699/mo
Dedicated Linux Server 6	64-core AMD EPYC 7702P	128 GB	2 × 960 GB NVMe SSD	$709/mo

Server 6 pairs AMD EPYC processors with NVMe storage for workloads that demand the highest sequential read and write throughput. Custom builds are also available if none of these configurations match your exact requirements.

All RAID configurations protect against drive failure without interrupting your server. RAID1 mirrors data across two drives; RAID10 combines mirroring and striping across four drives for both redundancy and performance.

Linux distributions for dedicated hosting

Atlantic.Net supports the most widely used Linux distributions. Your choice of operating system costs nothing extra, and custom OS configurations are available on request.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution for server hosting globally. It ships with five years of long-term support on LTS releases, an enormous package repository, and excellent documentation. It suits web servers, application servers, and developer workstations equally well. If you are new to Linux dedicated server hosting, Ubuntu is the most straightforward starting point.

CentOS

CentOS has a long history as a stable, enterprise-grade Linux server distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code. Many sysadmins chose it for its predictable release cycle and close compatibility with RHEL tooling. Atlantic.Net continues to support CentOS on dedicated servers for teams with existing CentOS environments.

Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux was built specifically to fill the gap left by CentOS's shift in model. It delivers full binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, making it the natural migration path for former CentOS users. Rocky Linux suits mission-critical workloads that need long-term stability and RHEL-compatible package management.

Fedora Linux

Fedora Linux runs closer to the leading edge of the Linux ecosystem than most distributions. Red Hat sponsors its development, and it frequently previews features that later appear in RHEL. Choose Fedora Linux when you want access to the latest kernel versions and software packages without waiting for a slower release cycle.

Debian

Debian is one of the oldest and most respected Linux distributions. Its package management is thorough, its releases are conservative, and its community is enormous. Debian underpins Ubuntu and dozens of other distributions. It works particularly well for servers that need to run for years without major disruptions.

Arch Linux

Arch Linux follows a rolling release model, meaning your system updates continuously rather than jumping between major versions. It gives you a minimal base to build from, with complete freedom to install only what you need. Arch Linux suits experienced administrators who want precise control over every package on their server.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is available to teams that require direct Red Hat commercial support, along with access to the RHEL ecosystem of certified software and compliance tooling. RHEL is a strong choice for regulated industries and enterprises with existing Red Hat relationships.

Benefits of Linux dedicated hosting

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Full root access and complete control

Every Atlantic.Net Linux dedicated server ships with full root access enabled. You can install any package, compile software from open source code, configure networking, run virtual machines, or modify the kernel. Shared hosting providers limit what you can install and how you can configure the server. A dedicated server removes those limits entirely.

No noisy neighbours

On shared hosting, other tenants consume CPU cycles, RAM, and disk I/O that directly affect your application. A dedicated server is yours. High-traffic spikes from another customer never slow down your application. Your database queries run against dedicated resources, not a shared queue used by dozens of other sites.

Predictable, high performance

Dedicated servers deliver consistent performance because you are not competing for resources. High-performance applications that need low-latency responses benefit directly from this predictability. You know exactly how much CPU and RAM are available, and you can tune the Linux operating system to extract full performance from the hardware.

Cost-effective at scale

Shared hosting looks cheap until you factor in the performance ceiling, the restrictions on what you can run, and the cost of downtime. For high-traffic applications and resource-intensive workloads, a dedicated server is a cost-effective choice because you pay for capacity you fully use rather than sharing capacity you never fully use. Plans start at $139 per month, and longer billing terms bring costs down further.

Wide choice of operating systems

Linux dedicated hosting gives you access to a range of mature operating systems. Popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky Linux, Fedora Linux, Arch Linux, and CentOS all run well on dedicated hardware. You are not locked into a single vendor's stack, and you can run different distributions on different servers to match the needs of each workload.

Compliance-ready infrastructure

Atlantic.Net holds SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI-ready certifications across its data center network. If your application handles healthcare records, payment data, or other regulated information, you can build on infrastructure that has already been audited.

Free migration assistance

Switching hosting providers is disruptive. Atlantic.Net provides free migration assistance to reduce the time and risk of migrating your workloads to a new dedicated server. The support team handles the technical side, and you keep the downtime window as short as possible.

Use cases for Linux dedicated servers

Web hosting at scale

A Linux dedicated server handles far more web traffic than shared hosting providers can support on a shared environment. You run your own web server configuration, set your own connection limits, and deploy custom caching layers. For agencies managing dozens of client sites or publishers handling millions of monthly page views, dedicated server hosting provides the throughput and the control that shared hosting cannot.

Linux server hosting providers also support load balancers as managed add-ons, letting you spread traffic across multiple servers as your audience grows. Dedicated IP addresses simplify SSL certificate management and improve email deliverability.

Game servers

Game servers demand consistent low-latency responses and the ability to handle sudden spikes in concurrent connections. A Linux dedicated server gives you the raw computing power to run popular game server software, configure tick rates, install mods, and manage multiple game instances. Atlantic.Net operates five US data centers, so you can place your game server close to your player base and reduce latency for everyone in the match.

e-commerce and online stores

An online store cannot afford downtime. Payment processing, inventory management, and checkout flows are all mission-critical workloads where even a few minutes of unavailability cost real revenue. Linux dedicated hosting with RAID storage protects against drive failure, the triple 100% SLA covers hardware replacement, and the compliance certifications mean you can meet PCI requirements without building your own audit program.

High-traffic applications and APIs

APIs, SaaS platforms, and content delivery all generate high traffic patterns that benefit from dedicated resources. You control the server, so you can tune the Linux operating system, configure connection pools, and optimize the network stack for your specific access patterns. When your application needs more capacity, you scale to a higher-tier server or add managed load balancers rather than waiting for a shared hosting provider to lift a resource cap.

Mission-critical workloads

Databases, analytics pipelines, and real-time data processing all qualify as mission-critical workloads where uninterrupted operation matters more than initial cost. A dedicated server with NVMe storage handles intensive read/write operations without the I/O contention you see on virtual machines in shared environments. The AMD EPYC 7702P plan, with 64 cores and NVMe storage, suits the most demanding workloads on the list.

Security and DDoS protection

Atlantic.Net includes a managed Security Firewall as an add-on, along with IDS (intrusion detection), DDoS protection, a Web Application Firewall, and CDN integration. DDoS attacks are a constant threat to publicly accessible servers, and having mitigation built into the network layer keeps your server online even when attack traffic spikes.

All plans include unlimited inbound bandwidth. Outbound transfer is 20TB per month on every plan. Free SSL certificates are available, and you can manage your own SSL certificates if you prefer to use an external certificate authority.

The data centers themselves are physically secured, with controlled access and environmental monitoring. Atlantic.Net holds SOC 2 Type II accreditation, which means independent auditors have reviewed the security controls across the infrastructure.

Full root access and custom configurations

Root access on a dedicated server means you control the entire software stack. You choose which packages to install, which services to run at boot, how to configure the firewall, and what monitoring agents to deploy. Custom configurations that shared hosting cannot support — custom kernel parameters, non-standard ports, specialist software dependencies — all become straightforward.

Atlantic.Net also offers custom builds if the standard server configurations do not match your requirements. If you need a specific CPU, a different RAM configuration, or a particular storage layout, the team will put together a configuration that works.

Server monitoring is available as a managed add-on for teams that want visibility into CPU, RAM, disk, and network metrics without building their own monitoring stack from scratch.

Linux vs Windows dedicated servers

Feature	Linux	Windows Server
Licensing Cost	Free for most distributions	Licensed, which adds to the monthly cost
Root Access	Full root access	Administrator access
Web Server Software	Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed	IIS, Apache
Scripting and Automation	Bash, Python, Ruby, PHP	PowerShell, Python
.NET and ASP.NET	Supported via .NET	Native support
Control Panel	cPanel, Plesk, Webmin, or custom setups	Plesk or custom setups
Security Model	Open source code with a large community patch cycle	Proprietary code with Microsoft-managed patching
Ideal For	Web apps, databases, APIs, and development workloads	.NET applications, Exchange, and Active Directory

Windows Server is the right choice if your applications depend on .NET Framework (not Core), IIS-specific features, or Microsoft middleware like Active Directory. For almost everything else, Linux dedicated hosting delivers the same or better performance at a lower total cost because you are not paying for a Windows Server licence.

Atlantic.Net Linux dedicated hosting

Atlantic.Net has operated since 1994. It is privately owned and profitable, which means decisions are made for the long term rather than for quarterly targets.

A few things distinguish Atlantic.Net from other Linux server hosting providers:

The triple 100% SLA covers three separate guarantees: network uptime, hardware replacement, and infrastructure availability. Most providers offer a single uptime guarantee. Atlantic.Net's SLA commits to all three.
Support is US-based, available 24/7/365, and operates in both English and Spanish. There is no offshore outsourcing. You reach the same team that manages the infrastructure. The support line is 866-618-3282.
Five US data centers give you geographic options: New York (11 miles from Manhattan), San Francisco, Ashburn, VA, Dallas, TX, and Orlando, FL. You can place workloads close to your users or distribute them across data centers for redundancy.
The compliance certifications — SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI-ready — cover the entire infrastructure, so your dedicated server inherits those certifications without additional audit work on your part.
additional audit work on your part. Managed add-ons include backups, load balancers, CDN, Security Firewall, IDS, DDoS Protection, and Web Application Firewall. You can build out a complete hosting stack around your dedicated server without sourcing each component from a different provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Atlantic.Net supports CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Fedora Linux, Debian, Arch Linux, and FreeBSD on dedicated servers. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is available for teams that need it. Custom OS configurations are also supported.

Yes. Every Atlantic.Net Linux dedicated server includes full root access. You control the entire software stack and can install, configure, or modify any component of the Linux operating system.

No setup fee applies to any dedicated server plan. You pay the monthly rate from your first invoice.

Atlantic.Net provides a triple 100% SLA that covers network uptime, hardware replacement, and infrastructure availability. Each guarantee operates independently, so all three are active simultaneously.

Yes. Atlantic.Net provides free migration assistance to help you move your workloads from another hosting provider. The support team handles the technical migration process to minimize downtime.

A dedicated server gives you an entire physical server. A VPS runs as one of many virtual machines on a single physical host, sharing CPU, RAM, and storage with other tenants. Dedicated hosting eliminates the resource contention that affects VPS performance under load and gives you full access to the underlying hardware resources without limits imposed by hypervisor overhead.