Service Overview
Aruba Cloud is Italy's largest cloud provider, part of Aruba S.p.A. Operating 8+ data centers in Europe, known for competitive cloud pricing and strong GDPR compliance.
Key Advantages
- Largest European DCs：Aruba operates one of Europe's largest data center campuses in Ponte San Pietro, Italy.
- Competitive Pricing：Cloud server pricing undercuts AWS/Azure. Strong value in the European market.
- Full GDPR Compliance：Italian and European data centers with full GDPR compliance.
- Complete Product Line：Cloud servers, bare metal, object storage, and CDN services.
Limitations
- Limited Internationalization：Control panel and support primarily target Italian and European markets. Limited English support.
- Low Brand Awareness：Little known outside of Italy.
- Basic Cloud Platform：Cloud features are less advanced compared to AWS/Azure. Fewer PaaS services.
Recommended Scenarios
- Italian/South EU Business（★★★★★）：Best choice for deployments targeting Italy and Southern Europe.
- GDPR Requirements（★★★★★）：European data centers with full GDPR compliance.
- Rich Cloud Services（★★★）：Features lag behind major cloud platforms.
Pricing
| Plan | Spec | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-core 1GB | 1-core, 1GB | €3.50/mo |
| 2-core 4GB | 2-core, 4GB | €12/mo |
| 4-core 8GB | 4-core, 8GB | €24/mo |
FAQ
- Aruba Cloud vs Aruba Networks? Different companies. Aruba Cloud is Italian Aruba S.p.A. Aruba Networks is networking equipment.
- Free trial? Yes, 30-day free trial with limited resources.
- Supported OS? Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Windows Server, and more.