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Linux VDS Silver: specs and first steps
Linux VDS Silver: 8 vCPU Core, 12 GB RAM, 240 GB NVMe SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery.
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Linux VDS Silver 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 first.
What this plan includes
- 8 vCPU Core
- 12 GB RAM
- 240 GB NVMe SSD
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 1 Dedicated IPs
- Free SSL
- Free .com Domain
- Free Migration
- Free Control Panels
Who this plan suits
- Several virtual machines side by side, a small private cloud or an Android emulator farm.
Compare the plans in this line
| Plan | Main specs |
|---|---|
| Linux VDS Starter | 4 vCPU Core, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS Eko | 4 vCPU Core, 6 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS Pro | 6 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 180 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS Elite | 6 vCPU Core, 10 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS Silver (this guide) | 8 vCPU Core, 12 GB RAM, 240 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS Gold | 8 vCPU Core, 14 GB RAM, 280 GB NVMe SSD |
| Linux VDS High | 12 vCPU Core, 18 GB RAM, 360 GB NVMe SSD |
Next in this line: Linux VDS Gold.
Before it: Linux VDS Elite.
You can move between plans later: upgrade or downgrade a service.
Order this plan
- Compare terms and prices on the Linux VDS page, or order Linux VDS Silver directly.
- In the order form, choose the operating system, the location and the billing term this plan offers.
- Pay the invoice: checkout step by step. The service appears under Services › My Services, and we e-mail you when it is ready.
First steps
- Find the address and the login in your welcome e-mail; the service is under Services › My Services.
- Connect with SSH: connect to a Linux server.
- Close the doors first: secure a new Linux server and 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.
You cannot connect. See server unreachable.
Next steps
- More in this line: Linux VDS.
Frequently asked questions
What does Linux VDS Silver include?
8 vCPU Core, 12 GB RAM, 240 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.