Why a Mac mini?
The tiny powerhouse for all things Mac.Choice of Software
It is your choice to load Windows or Linux (2014 or earlier minis only) on your Mac mini prior to sending it to us, or we can install it for you on your colocated or dedicated mini. We have Windows and Linux engineers on staff that are able to assist you if needed. Alternative installation and configurations are available when renting a Mac mini from us. You can also virtualize a Linux, Windows, or macOS using programs like Fusion or Parallels – or run the VMware ESXi bare metal hypervisor (2014 or earlier minis only).
Based on Open Source
MAMP PRO is an open source based web server package. With it, you can deploy an Apache web server utilizing PHP and MySQL within minutes. Apache is the most widely used web server software on the internet. It is open source and has been available since 1996.
Power Usage
At idle, the 2020 M1 Mac mini sips 6.8w (19.9w on the past 2018 model) of power. Generating very little heat and highly optimized to reduce power usage as much as possible. We are able to host a great number of Mac minis in a single data center cabinet allowing us to maximize the number of clients we can sustain while keeping our power and cooling usage down.
Better for the Environment
Apple has worked hard to lessen the environmental impact when manufacturing the M1 Mac minis. From using 100% recycled aluminum to recycled materials in the packaging, the energy efficient Mac mini leaves less of an imprint than other similarly-powered servers. Read Apple’s full Mac mini environmental report here.