Cloud servers
Concepts
Cloud servers are virtual machines running on the OpenStack-based cloud platform. The primary technology behind cloud servers is virtualization, which divides the physical server's resources into multiple independent virtual machines.
Getting started
In this section, we will guide you through the steps on how to quickly and easily order a cloud server. Follow the instructions below to get started with your cloud infrastructure:
Limitations
Certain limitations and quotas are in place to protect the infrastructure, and ensure a high level of security and performance:
Billing
Cloud servers are a postpaid service with hourly and monthly billing. The hourly option is advantageous for partial use of the cloud server, while the monthly option is beneficial for cloud servers that operate continuously throughout the month.
How-tos
Service management, Power management, Snapshots and backups management, Volume management, and more
Cloud servers FAQ
Yes, there is a possibility to upgrade the server configuration. Go to section "Cloud Servers" -> "Create & Manage". Choose a server and go to "Upgrade" tab. Choose the configuration you need. Upgrading is automatic and may take up to 15 minutes.
OpenStack API credentials
servers.com allows you to manage your cloud servers and storage via OpenStack API. This article describes how to get started with OpenStack API and avoid exceeding OpenStack rate limits.
How to create a Linux-based cloud server with password access
Enter your cloud server's name, choose the region, choose the appropriate Linux distribution and other options. Select «Password» in the «Authentication method» section and click «Create Cloud Server» at the bottom of the page.
How to create and access a Windows-based cloud server
This involves three simple steps - all you need to do is create, set the password & connect to a Windows-based cloud server. Read the complete process here.
How to create and access a Linux-based cloud server via an SSH key
In this article, discover how to generate a key pair and connect to a Linux-based cloud server using SSH key access.
Where can I find OpenStack API credentials
You can view your OpenStack API credentials and the endpoint URL by clicking "Show credentials" button on the "Cloud Servers > Create & Manage" page in the Customer Portal.
Preparing a pfSense image and running it on a cloud server
Read this knowledge base article and learn the steps required to install pfSense on a cloud server in servers.com infrastructure.
How to Prepare Your Own OS Image & Deploy it on Cloud Server
Uncover how to create, customize & prepare a virtual machine (VM) image, then deploy it on a cloud server through our portal. Learn more about the steps here.
