# HelixNodes --- ## Pages - [Dedicated Servers](https://helixnodes.com/dedicated/): Raw Power. Total Control. Built for Performance. When uptime, speed, and control aren’t negotiable, our dedicated servers deliver. We provide... - [VPS](https://helixnodes.com/vps/): Scalable Power. Full Control. Zero Compromises. Our Virtual Private Servers give you the freedom and performance of a dedicated environment,... - [Web Hosting](https://helixnodes.com/web/): Reliable. Secure. Hassle-Free. Our web hosting platform is designed to give you the simplicity you want, with the performance and... - [Terms of Service](https://helixnodes.com/tos/): HelixNodes agrees to furnish services to the Subscriber, subject to the following (“Terms of Service”). HelixNodes, any of its subsidiaries,... - [Privacy Policy](https://helixnodes.com/privacy/): Privacy Policy This privacy policy explains how we use your personal data when you visit our website, use our platform,... --- ## Posts - [Blocking Spoofed SYN Flooding Using SYN Proxy At Scale](https://helixnodes.com/blog/ddos-mitigation/blocking-syn-flooding-synproxy/): SYN Flooding is a type of DDoS attack that creates billions of fake connections to a server in order to... - [Stop Burning Cash on AWS: Why Smart Startups are Moving to VPS and Dedicated Servers with HelixNodes](https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/burning-cash-aws-move/): Tired of sky-high AWS bills? Discover how startups can cut infrastructure costs by switching to VPS and dedicated servers from HelixNodes. - [The Cloud is Not "Cheaper", It's Just Someone Else's Margin](https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/the-cloud-is-not-cheaper-its-just-someone-elses-margin/): For over a decade, we’ve been told that the cloud is the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way to run... - [6 Reasons Why Real DevOps Engineers Still Use Bare Metal](https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/6-reasons-why-real-devops-engineers-still-use-bare-metal/): By now, everyone has heard the gospel of the cloud. AWS, Azure, GCP are the default answer to every infrastructure... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-06-29 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/dedicated/ Raw Power. Total Control. Built for Performance. When uptime, speed, and control aren't negotiable, our dedicated servers deliver. We provide high-performance, fully isolated systems built with top tier components. Backed by real-time support from infrastructure experts and a 99. 9% SLA policy. Featured Hardware AMD Ryzen 9 9950x 16 cores (32 threads) of cutting-edge compute performance, ideal for demanding workloads, game servers, virtualization, and high-throughput applications. Included with Every Server 2x 1. 92TB Enterprise-grade NVMe storage Blazing-fast, high-endurance storage for sustained high-throughput read/write workloads 2x 10Gbps Network Ports Bonded or independent network interfaces for up to 20Gbps total network capacity per server, blended between public and private bandwidth 1Tbps+ DDoS Protection Our custom, in-house DDoS protection is the most reliable and accurate mitigation platform on the market, offering advanced mitigation and filtering at no additional cost. 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Whether you're deploying custom apps, staging enterprise workloads, or scaling production systems, our VPS platform gives you the control you need with the reliability you demand. High-Speed 10G Network All VPS servers get access to our high-speed 10G network with a high quality blend of T1 carriers. Fully isolated compute resources With isolated, never-oversold resources, you won't have to deal with noisy neighbors. Just raw performance! NVMe SSD-backed storage with High IOPS Powered by enterprise NVMe SSD storage and the latest high-performance CPUs, we guarantee exceptional performance. Root access and custom OS support Pick from our list of install templates, or mount an ISO and use the exact OS of your choice. High-Quality DDoS Protection Our always-on in-house DDoS protection solution is capable of stopping the even largest and most sophisticated attacks. Included for free with all plans. Expert technical support Our engineers are available to assist with any networking or performance problems you may experience. Plans & Pricing RAMCPU CoresStorageBandwidthPrice2GB1 (shared)25GBUnmetered$8. 00/mOrder Now →4GB1 (dedicated)50GBUnmetered$16. 00/mOrder Now →8GB2 (dedicated)100GBUnmetered$32. 00/mOrder Now →12GB3 (dedicated)150GBUnmetered$48. 00/mOrder Now →16GB4 (dedicated)200GBUnmetered$64. 00/mOrder Now →24GB6 (dedicated)300GBUnmetered$96. 00/mOrder Now →32GB8 (dedicated)400GBUnmetered$128. 00/mOrder Now → FAQ Can I upgrade my VPS later? Absolutely, all plans can be scaled up. Unfortunately, we cannot downgrade plans as we cannot shrink your server's virtual disk. Is IPv6 supported? Yes. All servers come with... --- - Published: 2025-06-29 - Modified: 2025-06-30 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/web/ Reliable. Secure. Hassle-Free. Our web hosting platform is designed to give you the simplicity you want, with the performance and uptime your business demands. Whether you're launching a marketing site, blog, or a lightweight web application, we deliver fast, secure, and scalable hosting, backed by expert support and enterprise-grade infrastructure. What You Get: Free Domain All annual plans come with a free domain. Get started quickly with everything you need, all in one place! Fast Load Times Powered by enterprise NVMe SSD storage and the latest high-performance CPUs, you will never have a slow website again. Free SSL Certificates Secure by default. Boost SEO with zero configuration. One-Click Installs Install WordPress, Joomla, or hundreds of other apps in seconds. Daily Backups Automated offsite backups for peace of mind. Restore at any time. Expert Support Our engineers are available to help with migrations, troubleshooting, or performance tuning. Scalable Platform Need to scale up? Upgrade your plan at any time. Plans & Pricing Basic $4. 00/m 10GB Disk Space 200GB Bandwidth 1 Domain 3 Sub-Domains 0 Domain Pointers 5 Email Accounts 20 Email Forwarders 5 Autoresponders 5 MySQL Databases Purchase Basic Standard $9. 00/m 30GB Disk Space 500GB Bandwidth 2 Domains 5 Sub-Domains 1 Domain Pointer 10 Email Accounts 40 Email Forwarders 5 Autoresponders 10 MySQL Databases Purchase Standard Plus $14. 00/m 50GB Disk Space Unlimited* Bandwidth 10 Domains 10 Sub-Domains 1 Domain Pointer 20 Email Accounts 60 Email Forwarders 5 Autoresponders 20 MySQL Databases Purchase Plus Pro $25. 00/m 100GB Disk... --- - Published: 2025-06-29 - Modified: 2025-06-30 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/tos/ HelixNodes agrees to furnish services to the Subscriber, subject to the following (“Terms of Service”). HelixNodes, any of its subsidiaries, (“Us”), (“We”) and The Client, (“Customer”), (“Client”) and (“You”). The use of HelixNodes constitutes acceptance and agreement to AUP (“Acceptable Use Policy”) and ToS (“Terms of Service”). All provisions of this contract are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of HelixNodes without notice. Subscriber understands that change to the ToS by HelixNodes shall not be grounds for early contract termination or non-payment. Refunds Servers are eligible for full refunds within 24 hours of the creation of the server in our database. This point is not necessarily marked by the time at which your initial payment is processed and may differ by some period of time. All completed server upgrade orders are final and not refundable. Any service purchased with a promotional code is not eligible for refund. Service renewals are not eligible for refunds. Customers are only eligible for one refund. We reserve the right to deny a request for a refund for any reason. We may require additional information in order to process any refunds. After receiving a refund request, we will process the refund through the payment gateway that you used. Your server will then be immediately terminated and all data destroyed. We are not responsible for any subsequent charges or late issuance of the refund. If we receive a chargeback, your account will be banned from our platform and we may report you... --- - Published: 2025-06-29 - Modified: 2025-06-30 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/privacy/ Privacy Policy This privacy policy explains how we use your personal data when you visit our website, use our platform, interact with our team, and purchase our services. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We ask that you please read this privacy policy carefully so you are aware of exactly how and why we are using your information. This privacy policy is incorporated into our Terms of Service and applies to information obtained by us through your use of our site and/or services. This policy was last updated effective June 29, 2025. As HelixNodes evolves, we may need to update this privacy policy to maintain our commitment to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. Should major revisions be made to this policy, we will email you (to the email address currently on your HelixNodes account) or post any revisions on our website with their respective effective date visible. If you wish to obtain copies of previous versions of this policy, please contact us. Our goal is to keep this policy as simple as possible for ease of understanding but if there’s something you don’t quite understand or you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, feel free to contact us at any time by following the directions within this policy under Contact Us. Our website and company Our website offers various hosting services. Our website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect or retain... --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-07-06 - Modified: 2025-07-06 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/blog/ddos-mitigation/blocking-syn-flooding-synproxy/ - Categories: DDoS Mitigation SYN Flooding is a type of DDoS attack that creates billions of fake connections to a server in order to take it offline. In this post, we will discuss how a SYN flood attack works, and how you can block a SYN flood using SYN Proxy. SYN Flooding is a type of DDoS attack that creates billions of fake connections to a server in order to take it offline. In this post, we will discuss how a SYN flood attack works, and how you can block a SYN flood using SYN Proxy. What is a SYN Flood? SYN flooding is when an attacker uses a botnet to send a large volume of SYN packets to a server. SYN floods usually don't generate an excessive amount of bandwidth, but they do generate a high incoming packet rate. Such a high packet rate can be difficult for a server to handle. Additionally, because a SYN packet is the first packet in opening a connection, there is no easy way to distinguish a real client connecting for the first time from a bot in the botnet. SYN floods are particularly dangerous because they always solicit a response from the server. A compliant server will reply with a SYN+ACK packet accepting the connection. Alternatively, the server can rely with a RST packet if the connection should not be opened (possibly due to no service listening on the port). Additionally, a Linux server will, by default, open a connection tracking entry when a SYN packet is received. The server will retry sending SYN+ACK packets multiple times until an ACK response is received. A Linux server can only have so many connection tracking entries in its conntrack table at any given time. SYN Flooding will fill up this table very quickly, preventing... --- > Tired of sky-high AWS bills? Discover how startups can cut infrastructure costs by switching to VPS and dedicated servers from HelixNodes. - Published: 2025-07-06 - Modified: 2025-07-06 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/burning-cash-aws-move/ - Categories: Cloud Migration Startups thrive on innovation, agility, and efficient use of capital. But when it comes to cloud infrastructure, many young companies fall into a costly trap: over-reliance on hyperscale cloud providers like Amazon's AWS, Google's GCP, or Microsoft Azure. While these platforms offer unmatched scalability and convenience, they also come with bloated price tags, opaque billing models, and underutilized resources. If you're a startup burning thousands of dollars each month on AWS without a clear ROI, it may be time to ask a tough question: Is the cloud really working for you? For many companies, the answer is "no. " Fortunately, there's a better way. At HelixNodes, we specialize in providing high-performance VPS (Virtual Private Servers) and Dedicated Servers, a cost-effective alternative to the hyperscaler cloud. In this post, we'll explore why startups are overspending on AWS, the financial and technical benefits of switching to a VPS or dedicated server provider, and how HelixNodes can help your company build smarter infrastructure without compromise. The Cloud Cost Problem When startups first launch, cloud platforms make a lot of sense. You can spin up resources quickly, scale without upfront hardware costs, and take advantage of free tier credits. But those advantages start to disappear fast. According to a 2023 survey by Anodot, about 49% of businesses found it difficult to control their cloud costs, and 44% of businesses said that at least one third of their annual cloud costs were wasted every year. More than half stated that opaque billing models leading to... --- - Published: 2025-07-06 - Modified: 2025-07-06 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/the-cloud-is-not-cheaper-its-just-someone-elses-margin/ - Categories: Cloud Migration For over a decade, we've been told that the cloud is the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way to run software. Spin up compute in seconds, scale elastically, pay only for what you use. What's not to love? But for startups, independent developers, and even mid-sized companies, that story is starting to crack. Infrastructure bills balloon. Budgets grow opaque. And suddenly, the cloud doesn't feel so cheap anymore. Here's the uncomfortable truth: the cloud isn't cheaper, it's just someone else's margin. The Original Cloud Pitch When AWS first launched EC2 in 2006, the message was revolutionary: why invest in your own hardware when you could rent capacity by the hour? And for many use cases, this made perfect sense. Rapid prototyping. Spiky workloads. Event-driven systems. Startups loved it. Enterprises were skeptical, but eventually followed suit. But what started as a cost-saving convenience has become an industry with aggressive margins, subsidized by your wallet. The Hidden Cost Structure of Hyperscale Cloud providers make money by reselling compute, storage and bandwidth, resources that, at scale, are dirt cheap. Yet pricing doesn't always reflect this: Bandwidth: AWS charges ~$90/TB for outgoing data from most of their services. Many infrastructure providers offer 100x more bandwidth for the same price. Compute: A single t3. 2xlarge instance costs ~$243/month. You could rent a server 4 times as powerful for the same price. Storage: Cloud block storage often comes with IOPS limits and egress fees. Dedicated servers offer full-speed NVMe performance without any caps. These aren't isolated... --- - Published: 2025-07-06 - Modified: 2025-07-06 - URL: https://helixnodes.com/blog/cloud-migration/6-reasons-why-real-devops-engineers-still-use-bare-metal/ - Categories: Cloud Migration By now, everyone has heard the gospel of the cloud. AWS, Azure, GCP are the default answer to every infrastructure question. Kubernetes is the new standard. Serverless is the next frontier. Infrastructure as Code is law. Every CTO deck includes a slide with the word "cloud-native" in 64pt font. And yet, behind the scenes, in the ops war rooms of the world, there's a much quieter group of engineers doing something that sounds outdated. They're still using bare metal. Real hardware. No hypervisor layers. No managed autoscaling groups. No multi-tenant VMs. Just raw compute. And they're doing it on purpose. Here's why it's not just valid, it's smart. 1. Because Real Performance Still Matters Let's get something out of the way: virtualization has overhead. And if you're using a public cloud, that overhead is baked in, whether you're on EC2, Google Compute, or some "burstable" shared instance. When you run your workload on bare metal, you get the full CPU, not just slices of a core with noisy neighbors. You get consistent memory throughput, direct disk IO, and no mystery performance cliffs due to hidden "credit" systems or throttling under load. For latency-sensitive apps (game servers, financial trading, real-time APIs, ... ), bare metal is still the gold standard. And DevOps engineers who care about performance know it. 2. Because You're Tired of Paying for Air Cloud pricing is designed for convenience... and profit. Actually, mostly profit. You're not paying for resources. You're paying for many layers of abstraction. You're... --- ---