Region Selection
Choose the geographic location for your VM deployment
Choose the geographic location for your virtual machine deployment to optimize performance and compliance.
Available Regions
Select from our high-performance data centers around the world:
NORWAY-1
Europe Region
Location: Norway, Europe Available GPU Types: All GPUs Available Best For: European users, GDPR compliance Latency: Optimized for European traffic
CANADA-1
North America Region
Location: Canada, North America Available GPU Types: All GPUs Available Best For: North American users Latency: Low latency for Canadian and northern US users
US-1
United States Region
Location: United States Available GPU Types: All GPUs Available Best For: US-based users and applications Latency: Optimized for US traffic
Regional Specifications
| Region | Location | GPU Availability | Network | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWAY-1 | Europe | All GPU types | High-speed European network | GDPR compliant |
| CANADA-1 | North America | All GPU types | North American backbone | Privacy-focused |
| US-1 | United States | All GPU types | US domestic network | US data residency |
GPU Availability by Region
All regions support the complete range of GPU types:
Available in All Regions
- H100-SXM5-80GB
- H100-PCIe-NVLink-80GB
- H100-PCIe-80GB
Regional Notes:
- High demand GPU types
- Availability varies by time and region
- Check real-time availability during deployment
Available in All Regions
- H100-SXM5-80GB
- H100-PCIe-NVLink-80GB
- H100-PCIe-80GB
Regional Notes:
- High demand GPU types
- Availability varies by time and region
- Check real-time availability during deployment
Available in All Regions
- A100-SXM4-80GB-NVLink
- A100-PCIe-80GB
Regional Notes:
- Most reliable availability
- Good performance across all regions
- Established infrastructure support
Available in All Regions
- L40
- RTX-A6000
- A40
Regional Notes:
- Consistently available
- Cost-effective options
- Good for development and testing
Region Selection Factors
Performance Considerations
Latency Optimization
Latency Optimization
Choose Based on User Location
- NORWAY-1: Best for users in Europe, UK, Middle East, and parts of Africa
- CANADA-1: Optimal for Canada, northern US states, and Alaska
- US-1: Best for continental United States and parts of Mexico
Latency Impact:
- Network round-trip time affects interactive applications
- SSH connections and real-time applications benefit from low latency
- Batch processing workloads are less sensitive to latency
Network Performance
Network Performance
Regional Network Characteristics
- European Network (NORWAY-1): High-speed connections to European internet exchanges
- North American Networks: Optimized routing for continental traffic
- Cross-region Traffic: Higher latency for intercontinental access
Considerations:
- Data transfer speeds for large datasets
- Real-time streaming and video processing
- API response times for web applications
Resource Availability
Resource Availability
Regional Capacity
- GPU availability varies by region and time
- Popular GPU types may have limited availability
- Consider backup region options
- Check availability during peak usage hours
Compliance and Legal
Data Residency
Geographic Data Requirements
- GDPR Compliance: NORWAY-1 for European data
- US Data Laws: US-1 for US-specific requirements
- Cross-border Restrictions: Consider data transfer regulations
- Industry Compliance: Healthcare, finance sector requirements
Privacy Regulations
Regional Privacy Laws
- European GDPR: Strict data protection in NORWAY-1
- Canadian PIPEDA: Privacy protection in CANADA-1
- US State Laws: Various state-specific regulations in US-1
- International Transfers: Consider data flow implications
Regional Pricing
Pricing is consistent across all regions for the same GPU types:
Uniform Pricing: All regions offer the same pricing for identical GPU configurations. Choose based on performance and compliance needs, not cost differences.
Currency by Region
While pricing is uniform, billing currency is determined by your account country setting:
US Dollar Accounts
- Most countries default to USD
- Consistent pricing across regions
- Standard international currency
US Dollar Accounts
- Most countries default to USD
- Consistent pricing across regions
- Standard international currency
Euro Accounts
- European Union countries
- Some European non-EU countries
- Local currency convenience
Indian Rupee Accounts
- India-based accounts
- Local payment methods
- Regional banking integration
Storage and Volume Considerations
Regional Storage
Important Storage Limitations:
- Storage volumes and snapshots are region-specific
- Volumes can only be attached to VMs in the same region
- Cross-region data transfer requires manual migration
- Plan your storage allocation based on primary region
Volume Management by Region
Plan Storage Strategy
- Choose primary region for most workloads
- Consider data gravity and access patterns
- Plan for disaster recovery needs
- Evaluate cross-region backup requirements
Create Regional Resources
- Create volumes in the same region as VMs
- Establish snapshots for backup and recovery
- Set up cross-region replication if needed
- Monitor regional storage usage
Optimize Access Patterns
- Keep data close to compute resources
- Minimize cross-region data transfers
- Use local storage for temporary data
- Plan for regional failover scenarios
Network and Connectivity
Regional Network Features
NORWAY-1 Network
European Connectivity
- Direct connections to major European internet exchanges
- Low latency to UK, Germany, France
- High-speed connections to Scandinavia
- Optimized for European CDN access
CANADA-1 Network
North American Connectivity
- Direct connections to Canadian internet infrastructure
- Low latency to northern US regions
- Optimized for cross-border North American traffic
- Good connectivity to major US cities
US-1 Network
US Domestic Network
- Direct connections to major US internet exchanges
- Optimized for continental US traffic
- Low latency to major metropolitan areas
- High-speed connections to cloud providers
Internet Connectivity Performance
Expected latency ranges from each region:
| Source Region | To Europe | To North America | To Asia-Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWAY-1 | 10-50ms | 100-150ms | 200-300ms |
| CANADA-1 | 80-120ms | 20-80ms | 150-250ms |
| US-1 | 100-150ms | 20-100ms | 150-250ms |
Latency values are approximate and depend on specific locations, network conditions, and routing paths.
Region Selection Best Practices
Decision Framework
Identify Primary Users
- Determine geographic location of primary users
- Consider time zones for interactive applications
- Evaluate access patterns and usage times
- Plan for global vs. regional applications
Assess Compliance Requirements
- Review data residency requirements
- Check industry-specific regulations
- Evaluate privacy law implications
- Consider cross-border data transfer restrictions
Evaluate Technical Requirements
- Assess latency sensitivity of applications
- Consider data transfer volumes
- Evaluate integration with other services
- Plan for disaster recovery needs
Test and Validate
- Deploy test VMs in candidate regions
- Measure actual performance characteristics
- Test connectivity from user locations
- Validate compliance and legal requirements
Multi-Region Strategy
Regional Redundancy
Regional Redundancy
Disaster Recovery Planning
- Deploy critical workloads in multiple regions
- Create cross-region backup strategies
- Plan for regional failover scenarios
- Test disaster recovery procedures regularly
Global Applications
Global Applications
Worldwide Service Delivery
- Deploy VMs in regions closest to user bases
- Use load balancing across regions
- Implement global content delivery strategies
- Consider data synchronization requirements
Development vs. Production
Development vs. Production
Environment Separation
- Use cost-effective regions for development
- Deploy production in regions closest to users
- Consider staging environments in production regions
- Plan for environment promotion workflows
Common Region Selection Scenarios
NORWAY-1 Primary Choice
Use Case: EU-based company with European customers Benefits:
- GDPR compliance by default
- Low latency for European users
- Data residency in Europe
- Integration with European services
Considerations:
- Higher latency for non-European access
- Plan for global expansion
NORWAY-1 Primary Choice
Use Case: EU-based company with European customers Benefits:
- GDPR compliance by default
- Low latency for European users
- Data residency in Europe
- Integration with European services
Considerations:
- Higher latency for non-European access
- Plan for global expansion
US-1 or CANADA-1
Use Case: North American company serving local market Benefits:
- Low latency for North American users
- Familiar regulatory environment
- Integration with North American services
- Cost-effective for regional operations
Considerations:
- Choose based on primary user location
- Consider cross-border data implications
Multi-Region Deployment
Use Case: Global software service with worldwide users Strategy:
- NORWAY-1 for European users
- US-1 for American users
- Load balancing and traffic routing
- Regional data storage strategies
Considerations:
- Increased complexity and cost
- Data synchronization challenges
- Regional compliance requirements
GPU Availability Priority
Use Case: Machine learning research requiring specific GPUs Strategy:
- Check GPU availability across regions
- Consider multiple regions for capacity
- Plan for high-demand GPU types
- Flexible region selection based on availability
Considerations:
- Data transfer costs between regions
- Research collaboration requirements
- Academic institution preferences
Changing Regions
Current Limitations
Region Migration Constraints:
- VMs cannot be moved between regions
- Storage volumes are region-specific
- Snapshots cannot be transferred between regions
- Network configurations are regional
Migration Strategies
If you need to change regions after deployment:
Plan Migration
- Create snapshots of current VMs
- Export important data and configurations
- Plan for service downtime
- Prepare new region resources
Recreate in New Region
- Deploy new VMs in target region
- Create new storage volumes as needed
- Restore data from backups
- Reconfigure applications and services
Update Configurations
- Update DNS and networking configurations
- Test connectivity and performance
- Update monitoring and logging
- Validate application functionality
Cleanup Old Resources
- Delete old VMs and volumes
- Clean up networking configurations
- Update documentation and procedures
- Monitor for any remaining dependencies
Choose your region carefully during initial deployment. While migration is possible, it requires significant effort and may involve service downtime.