# Nested 12: specs and first steps

> Nested 12: 12 CPU Core 12GHz, 20 GB RAM, 340 GB NVMe SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery.

Difficulty: Beginner

Nested 12 is a server with dedicated resources and nested virtualization: its cores are yours, and you run your own hypervisor, 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

- 12 CPU Core 12GHz
- 20 GB RAM
- 340 GB NVMe SSD
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 1 Dedicated IPs
- Free Migration
- Virtualization Support

## 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 |
|---|---|
| [Nested 4](/guides/plan-nested-4) | 4 CPU Core 4GHz, 6 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Nested 6](/guides/plan-nested-6) | 6 CPU Core 6GHz, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Nested 8](/guides/plan-nested-8) | 8 CPU Core 8GHz, 12 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Nested 10](/guides/plan-nested-10) | 10 CPU Core 10GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe SSD |
| **Nested 12** (this guide) | 12 CPU Core 12GHz, 20 GB RAM, 340 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Nested 14](/guides/plan-nested-14) | 14 CPU Core 14GHz, 24 GB RAM, 480 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Nested 16](/guides/plan-nested-16) | 16 CPU Core 14GHz, 32 GB RAM, 800 GB NVMe SSD |

Next in this line: [Nested 14](/guides/plan-nested-14).

Before it: [Nested 10](/guides/plan-nested-10).

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 [nested dedicated servers page](/nested-dedicated-server-hosting), or [order Nested 12 directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=168).
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. Check that virtualization is on: [nested virtualization problems](/guides/nested-virtualization-problems) has the commands.
3. Install your hypervisor: [Proxmox VE](/guides/proxmox-ve-on-debian), [KVM](/guides/kvm-virtual-machines-libvirt) or [Hyper-V](/guides/hyper-v-on-windows-vds).

## 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: [nested dedicated servers](/nested-dedicated-server-hosting).

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Nested 12 include?

12 CPU Core 12GHz, 20 GB RAM, 340 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.

### Do I get full access?

Yes. You get root on Linux and Administrator on Windows.

### 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.

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Source: <https://hyperdc.com/guides/products/plan-nested-12>\
Updated: 2026-10-31