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# Provision a server

> Configure a bare metal server on IBEE Solutions — pick a location, hardware, and operating system, then submit the request for provisioning within 24 hours.

Configure and request a dedicated server from the portal. Bare metal provisioning is sales-assisted — after you submit the configuration, the IBEE team contacts you within 24 hours to complete provisioning.

## Before you begin

* A verified IBEE Solutions organization with billing set up ([Add billing](/docs/getting-started/account-setup/add-billing))
* A hostname for the server — letters, digits, hyphens, and periods, up to 32 characters

## Configure and request a server

### Open the configurator

In the portal sidebar, click **Bare Metal Servers** under **Products**, then start a deployment. The **Configure Bare Metal Server** page opens.

### Choose a location

Pick a site under the **Asia** region — **Amaravati (VGA1)** or **Hyderabad (HYD2)**. Amsterdam (AMS1) is listed but not yet selectable.

### Select a server

The **Available Servers** tab lists in-stock configurations with their specs and monthly price:

| Column        | Description                           |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Server**    | Model name and SKU                    |
| **CPU**       | Processor name and count              |
| **RAM**       | Installed memory                      |
| **Storage**   | Installed drives                      |
| **Bandwidth** | Included transfer and port speed      |
| **Price/mo**  | Monthly price in ₹ (excludes 18% GST) |

Select a row. The **Customizable** tab (build-to-order RAM and storage) is coming soon.

### Choose an operating system

Pick an OS brand — Ubuntu, CentOS, Windows, AlmaLinux, Debian, or Rocky — then a version from the dropdown. Versions are marked **Free** or with a monthly price (e.g. Windows licenses).

### Set the hostname

Enter a **Hostname** (e.g. `my-baremetal-01`). Use letters, digits, hyphens, and periods; up to 32 characters.

### Submit the request

The sticky footer shows the running total — location, server, OS, and monthly price including taxes and add-ons. Click **Deploy Now**.

You'll see the confirmation: **"Request submitted! Our team will contact you within 24 hours to complete provisioning."**

> **Info**
>
> Bare metal requests are fulfilled by the IBEE team rather than provisioned instantly. For instant self-service compute, use [Cloud VMs](/docs/infrastructure/cloud-vms/create-a-vm).

## Troubleshooting

**Deploy Now is disabled**
Enter a hostname and select an operating system — both are required.

**No servers available in this category**
The selected site has no stock for that filter. Try the other location, or click **talk to sales** for a custom configuration.

**Billing needs attention**
Your organization's billing state blocks new deployments. Add credits or settle outstanding invoices, then retry.

## Related pages

* [Bare Metal overview](/docs/infrastructure/bare-metal)
* [Add billing](/docs/getting-started/account-setup/add-billing)
* [Cloud VMs](/docs/infrastructure/cloud-vms)