Harness the Power of Virtualization for your Projects
Run multiple isolated virtual machines on a single server, cutting hardware footprint without cutting performance.
Set up separate KVM environments for development, staging, and production on a single server.
Isolate customer transactions and sensitive data in separate KVM virtual machines for tighter security.
Consolidate enterprise workloads across KVM virtual machines for better resource efficiency and simpler 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
Choose Your Plan
Pick your vCPUs, RAM, and storage based on how many virtual machines you plan to run and what each will need.
Install Your Hypervisor
Choose pre-installed Proxmox VE, or go with VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or another hypervisor.
Configure Networking
Set up bridge or NAT networking to connect your virtual machines to the internet and to each other.
Create Your VMs
Allocate CPU, memory, and storage to each VM and install operating systems like Linux and Windows.
Manage and Monitor
Use your hypervisor's management tools for day-to-day VM administration and monitoring.
Why Choose Virtualization for Your Online Projects?
Maximize hardware use by running multiple VMs on a single server for more efficient performance.
Reduce the need for physical hardware, cutting down on energy usage and costs.
Allow easy scaling of resources up or down based on demand. Quickly deploy, modify, or migrate your VMs.
Simplify backup and recovery in case of disaster. Improve security by isolating potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Popular Virtualization Software Options
What Makes Contabo the Best KVM Virtual Server Hosting Provider?
Contabo VDS and Dedicated Servers run on AMD processors with NVMe SSD storage.
We back our infrastructure with a 99.9% uptime commitment.
Free always-on DDoS Protection stops attacks before traffic reaches your server.
Our intuitive Customer Control Panel makes configuration and maintenance simple.
9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability
First-class Customer Support
A premium support experience for every customer is one of our cornerstones. Our team of highly-trained human support agents is here to help you 24/7, 365 days a year. We believe in offering many ways to find a solution, so you can get help instantly via live chat, explore our extensive self-support resources, or learn from our practical tutorial videos.
You don't have to take our word for it - our customers agree, with thousands of reviews earning us a 4.5 score on Trustpilot.
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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."
