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Choosing a dedicated server in Romania is mainly a capacity and operations decision, not a search for the longest specification list. Start with the workload you must run, measure its CPU, memory, storage and network requirements, then leave enough headroom for traffic peaks, maintenance and growth. This guide explains the decision process and maps common workloads to the current TinyServers Ryzen plans hosted in Bucharest.

Compare dedicated servers in Romania or use the checklist below before you order.

VPS or dedicated server?

A VPS is usually the efficient choice for small websites, development environments, low-volume APIs and workloads that need to scale gradually. A dedicated server becomes useful when you need predictable access to physical CPU cores, larger memory capacity, more local storage, stronger workload isolation or the freedom to run a dense container or virtualization platform.

If your application runs comfortably on a VPS and monitoring shows stable CPU, RAM and disk latency, moving to bare metal may add cost without solving a real problem. If the VPS repeatedly reaches its limits, suffers from sustained CPU contention, needs much more memory or must host several isolated workloads, a dedicated server is easier to justify.

Seven requirements to measure before choosing hardware

1. Sustained and peak CPU usage

Measure normal CPU utilization and peak periods separately. A workload that averages 20% but reaches 100% during imports, backups or traffic bursts needs different headroom from one that remains flat all day. Core count matters for parallel workloads such as build runners, containers and multiple game instances. Single-thread performance matters for applications that cannot spread work across many cores.

2. Working memory, not only allocated memory

Look at actual RAM consumption, file cache and swap activity. Databases and Java applications often use available memory productively, so consistently full RAM is not automatically a fault. Repeated swapping, out-of-memory events and process restarts are stronger signs that the node is undersized. Allow capacity for the operating system, monitoring agents and backup jobs in addition to the main application.

3. Storage capacity and latency

Capacity answers how much data you can keep; latency and throughput determine how quickly the application can use it. SSD is adequate for many entry workloads. NVMe is a better fit for busy databases, search indexes, build caches, container layers and applications that perform many small random reads and writes. Plan free space for logs, temporary files, updates and local backup staging instead of sizing the disk to current data alone.

4. Network traffic and audience location

TinyServers dedicated plans include an unmetered 1 Gbps port and one public IPv4 address. Hosting in Bucharest is a practical choice when users or connected systems are in Romania and Central or Eastern Europe. Test application-level latency to the actual audience; a speed test to a nearby endpoint does not replace end-to-end measurements from customer locations.

5. Workload isolation

List the services that will share the node. A web application, database, queue, monitoring stack and build runner can interfere with one another even on dedicated hardware. Containers provide process isolation, but they do not create additional CPU, RAM or disk throughput. Reserve limits for non-critical jobs and keep business-critical databases away from noisy batch work.

6. Recovery objectives

Decide the maximum acceptable data loss and recovery time before choosing a server. A dedicated node is still a single physical system. Backups should be stored outside the server and restoration should be tested. If the application cannot tolerate the loss of one node, design replication or a multi-node architecture rather than assuming larger hardware creates high availability.

7. Growth and migration margin

Size for measured near-term growth, not an undefined five-year forecast. A practical target is enough spare capacity to absorb traffic peaks and the next expected release cycle without paying for hardware that will remain idle. Document the threshold that triggers an upgrade or a second server, such as sustained CPU above 70%, regular swap use or storage exceeding 75%.

TinyServers dedicated server comparison

The current range covers three clear capacity levels. Prices and availability can change, so use the linked product pages as the source of truth when ordering.

Do not choose solely by CPU model. For a storage-heavy database, the Ryzen 5 plan with NVMe may be a better operational baseline than the entry SSD plan even when four CPU cores would otherwise be sufficient. For a memory-heavy virtualization lab, the Ryzen 7 plan may be justified by 64 GB RAM before CPU becomes the limiting factor.

View all dedicated server plans and current availability.

Example sizing by workload

Multiple WordPress or e-commerce sites

Start from measured PHP worker concurrency, database size and cache behavior. The Ryzen 3 plan can suit a modest portfolio with careful caching. Choose Ryzen 5 when several production sites share the node, database activity is heavier or you want NVMe storage and more memory headroom.

Database or analytics node

Prioritize RAM and NVMe storage. Confirm the active dataset size, write rate, index growth and backup window. The Ryzen 5 plan is a balanced starting point; Ryzen 7 adds memory and storage for larger datasets. Keep an external backup and do not treat one physical server as a complete high-availability design.

Game server

Check single-thread CPU requirements, memory per instance, tick rate and player location. One large instance and several smaller instances have different scheduling behavior. The Bucharest location can reduce latency for Romanian players, but test from the actual player networks before making a final decision.

Containers and CI/CD runners

Count concurrent builds and set CPU and memory limits. Build caches and image layers benefit from NVMe, while parallel jobs benefit from more cores and RAM. Separate deployment credentials from build containers and prevent untrusted jobs from reaching host-level sockets.

Virtualization lab

Memory is often the first constraint. Add the RAM assigned to guests, reserve capacity for the host, and account for storage growth from snapshots. Ryzen 7 is the natural fit in the current range when multiple virtual machines must run at the same time.

Pre-order and deployment checklist

1. Record seven days of CPU, RAM, swap, storage and network measurements from the current environment.
2. Separate normal usage from peak jobs such as imports, builds, backups and traffic campaigns.
3. Calculate current data size, monthly growth and temporary space required during backups or upgrades.
4. Choose SSD or NVMe based on workload latency, not only advertised capacity.
5. Define off-server backups and perform a test restore.
6. Document firewall rules, administrator access and key rotation before migration.
7. Lower DNS TTL before cutover and keep the old environment available during validation.
8. Set monitoring thresholds that will trigger an upgrade or a second node.
9. Allow 48–96 hours for dedicated server provisioning after payment confirmation and service review.
10. If the sizing remains uncertain, contact TinyServers with the workload and measurements before ordering.

Dedicated server Romania FAQ

What is a dedicated server?

A dedicated server is a physical machine assigned to one customer. Its CPU, memory and local storage are not divided into VPS plans for unrelated customers.

When should I move from a VPS to a dedicated server?

Move when monitoring shows sustained resource pressure, when you need more RAM or storage than a practical VPS provides, or when physical resource isolation is an operational requirement.

Why choose a dedicated server in Romania?

A Romanian location can reduce latency for users and connected systems in Romania and nearby European markets. It also keeps the infrastructure inside the European Union.

How much RAM should a dedicated server have?

Use measured peak memory, add the operating system and background services, then keep headroom for growth. TinyServers currently offers dedicated plans with 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB RAM.

Should I choose SSD or NVMe storage?

SSD is suitable for many entry workloads. Choose NVMe for busy databases, build systems, search indexes and applications sensitive to storage latency.

How long does dedicated server provisioning take?

TinyServers normally provisions dedicated servers in 48–96 hours after payment confirmation and service review because each physical server is prepared individually.

Does a dedicated server include an IPv4 address?

Yes. Current TinyServers dedicated server plans include one public IPv4 address, root access and an unmetered 1 Gbps network port.

Next step: compare the current dedicated server plans in Romania, or send your measurements to TinyServers if you need help matching the workload to a server.

IPv4 subnet sizes are determined by the CIDR prefix. A /29 contains 8 total addresses and 6 usable host addresses, a /28 contains 16 and 14, and a /27 contains 32 and 30. Use the complete /8–/32 table or enter any IPv4 CIDR in the calculator to find its subnet mask, network address, broadcast address, and usable range.

IPv4 subnet size and usable IP address table

For conventional IPv4 subnets from /8 through /30, usable host addresses equal the total minus the network and broadcast addresses. A /31 is a special point-to-point prefix under RFC 3021, while a /32 identifies one host route.

* /31 and /32 are special routing cases rather than conventional multi-host subnets. On a /31 point-to-point link both endpoint addresses are usable; a /32 represents exactly one address.

IPv4 CIDR subnet calculator

Enter an IPv4 address with its prefix, such as 192.0.2.40/29. The calculator runs in your browser and does not send the address anywhere.

Usable hosts versus customer-assignable IPs

The table uses the standard host count: total addresses minus network and broadcast for /8–/30. In an on-link configuration, a router may consume one of those usable host addresses as the gateway. A routed block avoids that extra allocation because the next hop is the VPS main IP outside the block. TinyServers therefore makes all 6 host addresses in a routed /29, all 14 in a /28, and all 30 in a /27 available for configuration on the server.

/32 subnet: 1 IP address

A /32 uses mask 255.255.255.255 and identifies one exact IPv4 address. It is normally used as a host route, loopback, or routed service address.

/31 subnet: 2 endpoint addresses

A /31 uses mask 255.255.255.254. RFC 3021 permits both addresses on a point-to-point link, where separate network and broadcast addresses are unnecessary.

/30 subnet: 4 total, 2 usable IPs

A /30 subnet mask is 255.255.255.252. It has 4 total addresses and 2 usable host addresses, which made /30 the traditional choice for point-to-point links.

/29 subnet: 8 total, 6 usable IPs

A /29 subnet mask is 255.255.255.248. It provides 8 total addresses and 6 usable host addresses. For a small pool attached to a VPS, see the TinyServers routed /29 IPv4 add-on.

/28 subnet: 16 total, 14 usable IPs

A /28 subnet mask is 255.255.255.240. It provides 16 total addresses and 14 usable host addresses. The routed /28 IPv4 add-on suits larger service, VM, or customer pools.

/27 subnet: 32 total, 30 usable IPs

A /27 subnet mask is 255.255.255.224. It provides 32 total addresses and 30 usable host addresses. For a larger VPS address pool, see the TinyServers routed /27 IPv4 add-on.

/26 subnet: 64 total, 62 usable IPs

A /26 uses mask 255.255.255.192 and divides a /24 into four equal blocks. Each block has 64 total addresses and 62 conventional host addresses.

/25 subnet: 128 total, 126 usable IPs

A /25 uses mask 255.255.255.128 and divides a /24 into two halves. Each half contains 128 total addresses and 126 usable host addresses.

/24 subnet: 256 total, 254 usable IPs

A /24 uses mask 255.255.255.0. It is the familiar 256-address block with 254 conventional host addresses.

/23 subnet: 512 total, 510 usable IPs

A /23 uses mask 255.255.254.0 and combines two contiguous /24 blocks, giving 512 total addresses and 510 usable hosts.

/22 subnet: 1,024 total, 1,022 usable IPs

A /22 uses mask 255.255.252.0 and combines four contiguous /24 blocks.

/21 subnet: 2,048 total, 2,046 usable IPs

A /21 uses mask 255.255.248.0 and combines eight contiguous /24 blocks.

/20 subnet: 4,096 total, 4,094 usable IPs

A /20 uses mask 255.255.240.0 and is often large enough for a campus or hosting allocation.

/19 subnet: 8,192 total, 8,190 usable IPs

A /19 uses mask 255.255.224.0 and contains thirty-two /24-sized blocks.

/18 subnet: 16,384 total, 16,382 usable IPs

A /18 uses mask 255.255.192.0 and contains sixty-four /24-sized blocks.

/17 subnet: 32,768 total, 32,766 usable IPs

A /17 uses mask 255.255.128.0 and represents half of a /16 network.

/16 subnet: 65,536 total, 65,534 usable IPs

A /16 uses mask 255.255.0.0 and is common as a large private or enterprise network boundary.

/15 subnet: 131,072 total, 131,070 usable IPs

A /15 uses mask 255.254.0.0 and combines two contiguous /16 networks.

/14 subnet: 262,144 total, 262,142 usable IPs

A /14 uses mask 255.252.0.0 and combines four contiguous /16 networks.

/13 subnet: 524,288 total, 524,286 usable IPs

A /13 uses mask 255.248.0.0 and combines eight contiguous /16 networks.

/12 subnet: 1,048,576 total, 1,048,574 usable IPs

A /12 uses mask 255.240.0.0. The private 172.16.0.0–172.31.255.255 range is one familiar /12-sized block.

/11 subnet: 2,097,152 total, 2,097,150 usable IPs

A /11 uses mask 255.224.0.0 and combines thirty-two contiguous /16 networks.

/10 subnet: 4,194,304 total, 4,194,302 usable IPs

A /10 uses mask 255.192.0.0 and represents one quarter of a /8 network.

/9 subnet: 8,388,608 total, 8,388,606 usable IPs

A /9 uses mask 255.128.0.0 and represents half of a /8 network.

/8 subnet: 16,777,216 total, 16,777,214 usable IPs

A /8 uses mask 255.0.0.0. It is a very large block containing 256 contiguous /16 networks.

Which routed IPv4 subnet size should you choose?

• /29 — 6 usable IPs: a few services, mail endpoints, or a small multi-tenant setup.
• /28 — 14 usable IPs: agencies, VM labs, or medium customer and application pools.
• /27 — 30 usable IPs: larger mail, virtualization, proxy, or VPN infrastructure.

Compare ordering and configuration examples in Routed IPv4 subnets for VPS: /29 vs /28 vs /27, browse all routed IPv4 add-ons, or start with an NVMe VPS plan.

IPv4 subnet FAQ

How many IPs are in a /28 subnet?

A /28 has 16 total IPv4 addresses and 14 usable host addresses. Its subnet mask is 255.255.255.240.

What is a /29 subnet mask and how many IPs does it have?

A /29 uses subnet mask 255.255.255.248. It contains 8 total addresses and 6 usable host addresses.

How many usable IPs are in a /30?

A /30 has 4 total addresses and 2 usable host addresses. Its subnet mask is 255.255.255.252.

How many IPs are in a /27 subnet?

A /27 has 32 total addresses and 30 usable host addresses. Its subnet mask is 255.255.255.224.

Why are two addresses unavailable in a normal IPv4 subnet?

The first address identifies the network and the last is the broadcast address. The /31 and /32 prefixes are special exceptions used for point-to-point links and host routes.

Does a routed subnet lose another address to a gateway?

No. When the subnet is routed through a VPS main IP outside the block, no host address inside the block must be assigned as its gateway.