# What is a Root Server?

What is a Root Server? – explained simply with benefits, use cases and tips from NexoraHost.

A root server is a physical or dedicated isolated server where the entire hardware performance is exclusively available to you. Unlike a VPS, you share resources with no one.

## How a root server works

You get full control over the hardware – CPU, RAM, storage and network are assigned exclusively to you. You have root access and can freely choose and configure the operating system. Perfect for applications that require consistent peak performance.

## Resource allocation at NexoraHost

With root servers, we allocate a maximum of 100% of server performance – never more. In most cases we intentionally leave some reserve free, so you always have the full performance available. No overselling, no fluctuations caused by other users.

## Comparison: Root Server vs. VPS

    
        Feature
        Root Server
        VPS
    

    
        Resources
        Dedicated, no overselling
        Shared, overselling possible
    

    
        Utilization
        Maximum 100%, usually with reserve
        Can exceed 100%
    

    
        Price
        Higher
        More affordable
    

    
        Performance
        Full dedicated performance
        Guaranteed base + burst
    

    
        Use case
        Production environments, large projects
        Web hosting, small projects, test environments
    

## Who is a root server suitable for?

    - Large databases and business-critical applications
- High-traffic websites and shops
- Game servers with high player counts
- Virtualization of own environments (Proxmox, Docker)
- Applications with consistently high resource requirements

*More details can be found in the articles in the left navigation under Root Server.*