# Linux VDS Pro: specs and first steps > Linux VDS Pro: 6 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 180 GB NVMe SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery. Difficulty: Beginner Linux VDS Pro is a Linux virtual server with nested virtualization: you can run your own hypervisors, virtual machines and containers inside it. Not sure yet? Read [VPS, VDS or dedicated](/guides/vps-vs-vds-vs-dedicated-server) first. ## What this plan includes - 6 vCPU Core - 8 GB RAM - 180 GB NVMe SSD - Unlimited Bandwidth - 1 Dedicated IPs - Free SSL - Free .com Domain - Free Migration - Free Control Panels ## Who this plan suits - A lab with one or two virtual machines, to learn or test a hypervisor. ## Compare the plans in this line | Plan | Main specs | |---|---| | [Linux VDS Starter](/guides/plan-linux-vds-starter) | 4 vCPU Core, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe SSD | | [Linux VDS Eko](/guides/plan-linux-vds-eko) | 4 vCPU Core, 6 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe SSD | | **Linux VDS Pro** (this guide) | 6 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 180 GB NVMe SSD | | [Linux VDS Elite](/guides/plan-linux-vds-elite) | 6 vCPU Core, 10 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe SSD | | [Linux VDS Silver](/guides/plan-linux-vds-silver) | 8 vCPU Core, 12 GB RAM, 240 GB NVMe SSD | | [Linux VDS Gold](/guides/plan-linux-vds-gold) | 8 vCPU Core, 14 GB RAM, 280 GB NVMe SSD | | [Linux VDS High](/guides/plan-linux-vds-high) | 12 vCPU Core, 18 GB RAM, 360 GB NVMe SSD | Next in this line: [Linux VDS Elite](/guides/plan-linux-vds-elite). Before it: [Linux VDS Eko](/guides/plan-linux-vds-eko). You can move between plans later: [upgrade or downgrade a service](/guides/upgrade-or-downgrade-service). ## Order this plan 1. Compare terms and prices on the [Linux VDS page](/linux-vds-hosting), or [order Linux VDS Pro directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=99). 2. In the order form, choose the operating system, the location and the billing term this plan offers. 3. Pay the invoice: [checkout step by step](/guides/checkout-step-by-step). The service appears under **Services › My Services**, and we e-mail you when it is ready. ## First steps 1. Find the address and the login in your welcome e-mail; the service is under **Services › My Services**. 2. Connect with SSH: [connect to a Linux server](/guides/connect-to-linux-server-ssh). 3. Close the doors first: [secure a new Linux server](/guides/secure-a-new-linux-server) and [SSH keys](/guides/ssh-keys). ## Troubleshooting **The order still shows Pending.** We are preparing the server and e-mail you when it is ready; see [after you order](/guides/after-you-order). **You cannot connect.** See [server unreachable](/guides/server-unreachable). ## Next steps - More in this line: [Linux VDS](/linux-vds-hosting). ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Linux VDS Pro include? 6 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 180 GB NVMe SSD, Unlimited Bandwidth, 1 Dedicated IPs. ### Which hypervisors can I run? All known ones: VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, XenServer and XCP-ng, oVirt, Nutanix AHV and OpenStack, plus LXC, Docker, WSL 2 and Android emulators. ### Is outbound port 25 open? It is closed by default. For services bought for a term of 3 months or longer, we open it when you ask in a support ticket. Until then, send mail through a relay on port 587. ### Can I move to a larger plan later? Yes. Open the service in the client area and choose a larger plan; the guide on upgrading a service has the steps. ### Where do I see the price? On the order page: prices follow the live catalog and your currency, so they are not written in this guide. --- Source: \ Updated: 2026-10-31