Get started with Servers and Cloud Computing
Introduction
Arm in Servers and Cloud Computing
Find Arm hardware
Next Steps
Get started with Servers and Cloud Computing
Who is this for?
This is an introductory topic for software developers working on server and cloud applications who are new to the Arm architecture.
What will you learn?
Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:
- Identify where Arm architecture is used in servers and cloud computing
- Locate server and cloud hardware for software development
Prerequisites
Before starting, you will need the following:
- None
Summary
This summary was drafted with an approved AI-assisted workflow and reviewed by Arm contributors before publication. Human technical review remains part of the process so the final page reflects engineering rigor, accuracy, and Arm editorial standards.
You’ll explore Arm for server and cloud applications and identify where Neoverse processors fit in data-center, on-premises, and cloud deployments. First, you’ll compare access through cloud service providers and server vendors, then choose a starting point for evaluating software on Arm. You’ll learn how introductory cloud credits and pay-as-you-go instances can help you begin without purchasing hardware.
Frequently asked questions
These FAQs were drafted with an approved AI-assisted workflow and reviewed by Arm contributors before publication. Human technical review remains part of the process so the final page reflects engineering rigor, accuracy, and Arm editorial standards.
Create an account with a cloud provider. Cloud providers offer Arm instances based on Neoverse processors, often with introductory free credits and a pay‑as‑you‑go model.
Check the provider’s instance details for Arm‑based options built on Neoverse processors.
You can use Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE Linux, and Debian. Vendor-specific options include Amazon Linux and Oracle Linux.
Choose server hardware from vendors when you need data center or on‑premises deployment. Neoverse‑based systems are available from server vendors as well as cloud service providers.
Neoverse is designed for server and cloud workloads and performs a wide range of complex tasks. Examples mentioned include web serving and video encode.