Choosing the right infrastructure for your Odoo deployment is crucial for ensuring smooth performance, future scalability, and cost-efficiency. Whether you are starting with a small team of 10 users or managing 150+ users across multiple departments, this updated 2025 guide will help you design a solid server architecture that supports your business goals.
In this article, you will find practical recommendations based on real-world experience, not just theoretical benchmarks.
Choosing the Right Deployment: Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, or On-Premises
When implementing Odoo, businesses usually face three deployment options:
Odoo Online:
Ideal for small companies who want a fast setup with standard functionality and no technical management overhead.
However, it has limited customization capabilities and relies on Odoo’s managed hosting environment.
Odoo.sh:
Perfect for growing companies that need moderate customization, access to staging environments, CI/CD pipelines, and backups.
It offers a balance between control and simplicity but is slightly more expensive than self-hosted servers.
On-Premises or Dedicated Cloud Hosting:
Recommended for companies with complex business processes, high customization needs, large user bases, or specific security requirements.
This option provides full control over the infrastructure, allowing advanced performance tuning, security hardening, and scalability.
✅ Tip: If you anticipate major customizations or high database loads (e.g., ecommerce, manufacturing operations), we recommend starting with a dedicated environment from day one.
Professional Odoo Hosting Benefits
Our hosting service offers:
- Full root access to your server (no hidden limitations).
- Daily automated backups with off-site replication.
- Monitoring systems to predict potential issues before they affect users.
- Scalability options — CPU/RAM upgrades without downtime.
- High Availability (HA) setups for mission-critical environments.
✅ We can provision a ready-to-run Odoo server within 24–48 hours, tailored to your specific needs.
Updated Odoo Server Hardware Requirements
| Criteria | Up to 10 Users | Up to 50 Users | More than 50 Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores | 6–8 cores | 8–16 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16–32 GB | 32–64 GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 50 GB | 100–160 GB | 200+ GB |
| Database | PostgreSQL 15+ | PostgreSQL 15+ | PostgreSQL 15+ |
| Operating System | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| Notes | Use SSD, regular backups, performance monitoring | Separate app and DB servers, use load balancers | High-availability architecture, automatic scaling |
✅ Tip: Always provision at least 20% more storage than your immediate needs for logs, temp files, and database growth.
✅ Tip: Monitor RAM usage monthly. If usage exceeds 75%, consider upgrading early to avoid slowdowns.
Example: AWS Setup for 150+ Users
Here’s a real-world configuration we recently deployed for a mid-sized company with 150 active Odoo users:
Application Server (Odoo Workers):
- 8 vCPUs
- 32 GB RAM
- 100 GB NVMe SSD
- Ubuntu 22.04
- Nginx with SSL Termination
Database Server (PostgreSQL 15):
- 8 vCPUs
- 64 GB RAM
- 500 GB dedicated SSD
- Daily incremental backups, weekly full backups
Additional Infrastructure:
- Elastic Load Balancer (AWS)
- Monitoring with Zabbix and Prometheus
- Off-site backup to AWS S3 bucket
✅ Tip: Separate application and database servers whenever you have 100+ users or heavy load expectations.
Best Practices for Hosting Odoo in 2025
1. Use Linux for Stability and Community Support:
Linux servers provide better performance, easier troubleshooting, and a larger support community compared to Windows.
2. Separate Concerns:
Separate the application server (Odoo) and the database server (PostgreSQL) for better scalability and security.
3. Implement Backup Strategy:
- Daily local backups.
- Weekly off-site backups.
- Monthly full server snapshots.
4. Optimize Security:
- Use firewalls and limit access to servers by IP whitelisting.
- Implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) where necessary.
- Use SSL certificates (Let’s Encrypt or paid) for all external communications.
5. Monitor and Plan for Growth:
- Set up resource monitoring tools like Zabbix, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch.
- Review server metrics monthly and adjust resources proactively.
6. Use SSDs Everywhere:
Always prefer SSDs (NVMe if possible) for database and application storage — this reduces latency and improves Odoo response time.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right server setup is not just a technical decision — it’s a strategic investment into your business continuity and growth.
Each Odoo project is unique, but starting with a reliable, scalable infrastructure minimizes future headaches. Following these guidelines will give your Odoo system the best foundation for smooth, secure, and fast operation in 2025 and beyond.
For personalized advice or ready-to-go hosting solutions, feel free to contact our experts!
Update Notice: This article was updated in April 2025 to reflect the latest Odoo server requirements, cloud hosting practices, and infrastructure recommendations. We continuously revise our content to help businesses stay ahead with the most accurate and practical guidance.
