TECHNICAL PROFILE:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, 8 cores / 16 threads
RAM: 64 GB (upgraded from 16 GB)
Storage: Two Samsung 980PRO 512 GB NVMe drives in RAID 1 (Linux software RAID via mdadm)
A bare metal server solution like the one adopted for hosting the CLOUDERCAR management system offers significant advantages over a virtual server with more limited resources.
1. SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
- Dedicated CPU: The Ryzen 7 9700X is a high-performance processor with 8 physical cores and 16 threads, fully dedicated to your application. In contrast, a virtual server with 4 vCPUs shares underlying hardware with other tenants.
- Ample RAM: 64 GB allows for handling demanding workloads, in-memory caching, database operations, and resource-intensive applications with ease.
- NVMe RAID 1: Exceptional I/O performance (read/write) is achieved using high-speed NVMe drives like the Samsung 980 PRO, with RAID 1 providing data redundancy and increased reliability.
- No virtualization overhead: Unlike virtual machines, bare metal solutions have no hypervisor layer between the OS and the hardware, ensuring maximum efficiency.
2. FULL CONTROL
- Custom configuration: Full freedom to configure the operating system, firewall, security policies, and file system according to the specific needs of CLOUDERCAR customers.
- Direct access to hardware: Both physical and logical access allow for advanced security setups and fine-tuned performance optimization.
3. GDPR COMPLIANCE & PRIVACY ADVANTAGES
- Greater isolation: A bare metal server is not shared with other clients, reducing the risks associated with co-tenancy or accidental data leakage.
- Data location control: Hosting is done in a data center located within the European Union, in full compliance with GDPR regulations.
- Custom access logging and auditing: Enables enhanced security monitoring and accountability.
- Enhanced data protection: Custom encryption settings protect both data at rest and in transit.
Conclusion:
By adopting a bare metal infrastructure, the car rental management platform CLOUDERCAR benefits from high transparency and enhanced control over data privacy and GDPR compliance, robust and consistent performance under heavy workloads, and complete authority over system configuration and banking transaction security (PSP integration). This architecture positions CLOUDERCAR as a scalable, secure, and future-ready solution in the car rental software market.