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Virtualization Solutions

Optimize Your IT Infrastructure with Virtualization

Enhance your hardware by building your own virtualization solutions on the Contabo cloud. Run multiple virtual environments on powerful, affordable servers to boost performance and cut costs.

Harness the Power of Virtualization for your Projects

From small businesses to large enterprises, we have the perfect server configurations to support your virtualization goals. Choose from our recommended options below (including Proxmox VE as a free Add-On) or customize your own.
Cloud VDS S
SMBs
No Setup Fee
25% Off for Life
€42.99 Save 25%
32
19 / month

Reduce hardware costs and maintenance for small and medium businesses. Flexibly scale your IT infrastructure as your business grows.

Cloud VDS L
Developers
No Setup Fee
25% Off for Life
€79.99 Save 25%
59
99 / month

Create isolated development and deployment environments. Safely test features without affecting production.

AMD Ryzen 12
eCommerce Stores
64
00 / month

Manage fluctuating traffic efficiently and increase security by isolating transactions and customer data in secure environments.

AMD Genoa 24
Enterprises
127
00 / month

Optimize the resource use of your IT infrastructure at scale. Enhance performance, reliability, and disaster recovery.

Virtualization Basics

Virtualization is a technology that allows you to run multiple simulated environments or virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical hardware system.

By using software called a hypervisor, virtualization separates the physical hardware into distinct, independent environments, each with its own operating system and applications. You can use virtualization to optimize your IT infrastructure, improve efficiency and security, and reduce expenses.

At Contabo, we use advanced Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) technology to provide high-performance, secure, and scalable cloud servers on which to build your ideal virtualization solution.

On our VDS and Dedicated Servers, you can install the hypervisor software of your choice to create nested virtualized environments. You can also use a hypervisor to link multiple Cloud VPS instances and create your own private VM network, or use containers to virtualize individual applications.

How To Set Up Your Virtualized Environments on Contabo Servers

Set Up Your Server

Choose a VDS or Dedicated Server based on your needs and install the desired OS.

Install the Hypervisor

Install your hypervisor of choice to create and manage your virtual machines.

Configure Networking

Set up network settings for your VMs using bridge or NAT networking to ensure connectivity.

Configure VMs

Create virtual machines and allocate CPU, memory, and storage resources.

Install OS & Manage

Install operating systems on your VMs and use hypervisor tools to manage them.

Why Choose Virtualization for Your Online Projects?

Find out about the powerful advantages of virtualization solutions on the Contabo cloud.
Resource Optimization

Maximize hardware use by running multiple VMs on a single server for more efficient performance.

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Cost Savings

Reduce the need for physical hardware, cutting down on energy, maintenance, and space costs.

Set caps on the amount of monthly data growth to make sure your next object storage bill won’t surprise you.
Scalability & Flexibility

Allow easy scaling of resources up or down based on demand. Quickly deploy, modify, or migrate your VMs.

Security & Recovery

Simplify backup and recovery in case of disaster. Improve security by isolating potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Popular Virtualization Software Options

While KVM is our default hypervisor, you can easily install the virtualization software of your choice on your Contabo server, such as the popular options below.
Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Hyper-V
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Citrix Hypervisor
Red Hat Virtualization

How Contabo Supports Your Virtualization Needs

Our cloud infrastructure is designed with virtualization in mind. Here's what makes Contabo the obvious choice.
With AMD EPYC processors and brand new hardware from Dell, HP Enterprise, Intel, and Samsung, Contabo's servers give you reliable performance.
High Performance

Powerful hardware handles demanding workloads efficiently, so applications run smoothly across all VMs.

Reliability

High uptime commitments and robust infrastructure ensure your virtualized environments are always available.

Always-on DDoS mitigation protects Contabo’s global network at the network level by . We automatically detect and mitigate DDoS attacks on your infrastructure.
Security & Compliance

Always-on DDoS Protektion and GDPR-compliant infrastructure keep your information safe and secure.

Simple Server Admin

Our intuitive Customer Control Panel makes configuration and maintenance of your server a breeze.

9 Regions, 12 Locations, Global Availability

Choose the optimal location for your virtualization needs. Ensure low latency for your applications and users, seamless performance across distributed environments, and cost-efficiency that fits any budget.

Award-winning Customer Support

We proudly provide a Premium Support Experience for all our customers. Here's how you can count on us:

  • Round-the-Clock Phone Support: Available 24/7 with native English-speaking experts.

  • Rapid Response: Immediate assistance is our standard for your concerns.

  • Solid Uptime and Latency: Our three US Data Center locations boast high uptime rates and low latency for all major US cities.

Learn more about the Contabo Support Experience.

Trusted by Thousands Worldwide

190 Countries Served
200,000+ Customers Worldwide
400,000+ Servers Running
15,000+ US Customers

See What Other Virtualization Customers Are Saying

"Contabo's virtualization capabilities have transformed how we manage our IT infrastructure. The flexibility to run multiple virtual machines on a single server has saved us both time and money. The setup was easy, and the servers have been rock-solid."

Richard, USA
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