If you’re considering a migration from your current provider, you’re most likely chasing one of three outcomes: faster applications, fewer incidents, or better economics. Retslav is built to deliver all three. Below we break down what changes when you switch, how to plan a low‑risk migration, and the exact checks we run when bringing new workloads online.
Performance that moves the needle
We deploy NVMe storage across nodes and prioritize modern CPU generations. For network‑heavy workloads, we pair low‑latency peering with smart placement so your users are physically close to compute. The result is lower p95/p99 latency and faster build and restore times. Customers moving from mixed‑disk VPS platforms typically see 2–5× faster I/O and measurable conversion‑rate gains.
Quick performance checklist
- Pick regions close to users — preview our network map.
- Right‑size RAM/CPU using our configurator and scale up only when metrics demand it.
- Enable backups and incremental snapshots to speed up disaster recovery.
Security built‑in, not bolted‑on
Always‑on DDoS mitigation, automated firewalls, and suspicious‑login alerts protect your estate. Our optional game panel integration isolates game workloads per container, and admin actions are logged for auditability. We follow the security‑by‑default principle and make the safe path the easy path.
Reliability you can count on
We target 99.99% uptime for core services. Monitoring and synthetic checks feed a public status endpoint and our internal on‑call playbooks. When something degrades, you know first — and so do we.
Effortless management
Use the dashboard to reboot, reinstall OS images, and view credentials. Prefer automation? Our API‑first approach and webhooks make it simple to wire provisioning into your CI/CD or billing systems.
Scale on your terms
Start small, then scale vertically by upgrading cores/RAM, or horizontally by spreading workloads across regions. For game servers, upgrade plans add RAM and extra ports without downtime.
Total cost of ownership
Beyond headline pricing, speed and reliability reduce hidden costs: fewer pages, faster deploys, less churn. Our transparent billing, free bandwidth tiers, and snapshot pricing keep budgets predictable.
A zero‑drama migration plan
- Inventory current services and dependencies.
- Pick a target region and instance size with the configurator.
- Stage data via snapshot or rsync; validate with a canary environment.
- Switch traffic using DNS with short TTLs; monitor p95 latency and error rate.
- Decommission sources and schedule backups.
Mini case study
A gaming community migrated its modded Minecraft server to Retslav. By moving to NVMe‑backed nodes and enabling scheduled restarts, average tick time improved by 36% and player complaints dropped sharply. The team later upgraded to add extra ports for a proxy and analytics sidecar without downtime.
Frequently asked questions
How long does migration take?
Small workloads can move in under an hour. Data‑heavy moves depend on size and bandwidth; plan a read‑only window for final sync.
Do you support monthly and hourly billing?
Yes. Dedicated servers are monthly by default; gameservers can be billed monthly with upgrades whenever you need more resources.
What support is included?
24/7 incident response, help with OS reinstalls, and advice on sizing. Managed add‑ons are available for hands‑off operations.