# Get started with Servers and Cloud Computing

## In this learning path

- [Introduction](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/servers-and-cloud-computing/intro/)
- [Arm in Servers and Cloud Computing](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/servers-and-cloud-computing/intro/background/)
- [Find Arm hardware](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/servers-and-cloud-computing/intro/find-hardware/)
- [Next Steps](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/servers-and-cloud-computing/intro/_next-steps/)

## About this Learning Path

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| Skill level:  | Introductory    |
| Reading time: | 10 min          |
| Last updated: | 16 Sep 2026     |
| Author:       | Jason Andrews, Arm [GitHub](https://github.com/jasonrandrews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/jason-andrews-7b05a8) |
| Arm IP:       | [Neoverse](https://support.arm.com/?tab=compute-ip&Product%20Type=Infrastructure%20Processors) |
| Tags:         | [Performance and Architecture](https://learn.arm.com/tag/performance-and-architecture), [Linux](https://learn.arm.com/tag/linux), [Runbook](https://learn.arm.com/tag/runbook) |

### 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?
After completing this Learning Path, you'll be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify where Arm architecture is used in servers and cloud computing
- Locate server and cloud hardware for software development

### Prerequisites
Before starting, you'll need the following prerequisites:
- None

### Summary
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

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<summary>How do I get immediate access to Arm hardware without buying servers?</summary>
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.
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<summary>How do I confirm that I’m choosing an Arm Neoverse‑based cloud instance?</summary>
Check the provider’s instance details for Arm‑based options built on Neoverse processors.
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<summary>Which operating systems are commonly available for Arm servers?</summary>
You can use Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE Linux, and Debian. Vendor-specific options include Amazon Linux and Oracle Linux.
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<summary>When should I choose on‑premises servers instead of a cloud instance?</summary>
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.
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<summary>Which workloads should I expect Arm Neoverse processors to handle well?</summary>
Neoverse is designed for server and cloud workloads and performs a wide range of complex tasks. Examples mentioned include web serving and video encoding.
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