Bare metal servers are physical servers dedicated to a single user, providing high performance by eliminating virtualization overhead. They offer full control, enhanced security through resource isolation, and are ideal for demanding workloads like HPC and databases. 

The key benefits include predictable performance, cloud-like provisioning flexibility, and cost-effectiveness for long-term, resource-intensive tasks. While similar to dedicated servers, bare metal emphasizes raw performance in modern cloud environments, differing from the traditional hosting connotations of dedicated servers that may include managed services. 

Choosing between bare metal and virtualized instances depends on workload needs, with bare metal excelling in performance-critical scenarios and stringent compliance requirements.

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