# Windows VDS Eko: specs and first steps

> Windows VDS Eko: 4 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery.

Difficulty: Beginner

Windows VDS Eko is a Windows virtual server with nested virtualization: Hyper-V, WSL 2 and Android emulators run inside it. Not sure yet? Read [VPS, VDS or dedicated](/guides/vps-vs-vds-vs-dedicated-server) first.

## What this plan includes

- 4 vCPU Core
- 8 GB RAM
- 150 GB NVMe SSD
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 1 Dedicated IPs
- Free SSL
- Free .com Domain
- Free Migration
- Free Mail Server
- Free IIS Web Server

## Who this plan suits

- ASP.NET sites with SQL Server Express, trading terminals and a few remote desktop users.

## Compare the plans in this line

| Plan | Main specs |
|---|---|
| [Windows VDS Basic](/guides/plan-windows-vds-basic) | 4 vCPU Core, 6 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe SSD |
| **Windows VDS Eko** (this guide) | 4 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS Pro](/guides/plan-windows-vds-pro) | 6 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 180 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS Elite](/guides/plan-windows-vds-elite) | 6 vCPU Core, 10 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe |
| [Windows VDS Silver](/guides/plan-windows-vds-silver) | 8 vCPU Core, 12 GB RAM, 240 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS Gold](/guides/plan-windows-vds-gold) | 8 vCPU Core, 14 GB RAM, 300 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS Platin](/guides/plan-windows-vds-platin) | 10 vCPU Core, 16 GB RAM, 360 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS High](/guides/plan-windows-vds-high-windows-vds) | 12 vCPU Core, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB NVMe SSD |
| [Windows VDS Ultra](/guides/plan-windows-vds-ultra) | 12 vCPU Core, 32 GB RAM, 600 GB NVMe SSD |

Next in this line: [Windows VDS Pro](/guides/plan-windows-vds-pro).

Before it: [Windows VDS Basic](/guides/plan-windows-vds-basic).

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 [Windows VDS page](/windows-vds-hosting), or [order Windows VDS Eko directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=142).
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 Remote Desktop: [first steps on Windows Server](/guides/windows-server-first-steps-rdp).
3. Close the doors first: [secure Windows Server](/guides/secure-windows-server).

## 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: [Windows VDS](/windows-vds-hosting).

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Windows VDS Eko include?

4 vCPU Core, 8 GB RAM, 150 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.

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Source: <https://hyperdc.com/guides/products/plan-windows-vds-eko>\
Updated: 2026-10-31
