Ubuntu is a widely used Linux distribution built on Debian and is commonly selected for virtual private servers because of its open-source ecosystem, flexibility, security, and broad software support. An Elastic Ubuntu VPS combines these Ubuntu capabilities with the isolation, cost efficiency, and root-level control of an independent virtual machine.
Ubuntu is based on Debian Linux and follows the open-source software model. It offers a flexible and actively developed server ecosystem for a wide range of cloud workloads.
Within the platform, Ubuntu-based Elastic VPS provides the functionality expected from an independent virtual machine, including strong isolation, root permissions, and usage-based infrastructure costs.
Use Ubuntu VPS when you need operating-system-level control and custom software configuration while still managing the server through the platform environment.
Ubuntu VPS Hosting
Ubuntu VPS deployment is automated and can be completed directly from the environment topology wizard.
1Open a new environment
Sign in to the platform dashboard and click New Environment.
2Enable Elastic VPS
In the topology wizard, enable the VPS section and choose the Ubuntu template from the available options.
Select the Ubuntu Elastic VPS template and configure the environment in the topology wizard.
Configure VPS Resources
Before creating the environment, adjust the remaining settings according to the expected workload.
Cloudlet Limits
Set the amount of CPU and RAM capacity available to each VPS instance.
Number of Instances
Define how many Ubuntu VPS instances should be created.
Environment Name
Assign a clear name to identify the VPS environment in the dashboard.
Create
Click Create after the topology and resource settings are ready.
After creation completes, the isolated Ubuntu virtual server is ready for the required applications, packages, and services.
Public IP Requirement
VPS networking: Elastic VPS instances use external/public IP addresses. The source specifies one automatically attached external IP per VPS instance.
This address allows direct access to each VPS and provides the external connectivity required by hosted services.
Manage and Access the VPS
After deployment, the platform dashboard can be used for quick access to the VPS file system, basic configuration tasks, and log monitoring through the built-in management interface.
Built-In Dashboard Tools
Use the platform UI for file-system access, supported basic configuration tasks, and log tracking.
SSH Gate
Use the platform SSH gateway for more advanced Ubuntu VPS command-line administration.
Public IP Access
Connect directly to the Ubuntu VPS through its attached public IP address.
Root Administration
Install and configure the required software and services directly inside the virtual server.
Ubuntu VPS summary: Create the server from the topology wizard, select Ubuntu, configure cloudlet limits and instance count, use the automatically attached public IP for connectivity, and use dashboard tools or SSH for administration.
