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Compute

For basic web and app hosting, as well as dev and testing
Starting at
$5/mo
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CPU

1 vCPU

Memory

1 GB

Storage

30 GB

BW

1 TB

Memory

For memory-hungry workloads like databases and in-memory caches
Starting at
$17/mo
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CPU

1 vCPU

Memory

4 GB

Storage

120 GB

BW

2 TB

CPU

For more processing power, ideal for CI/CD, video, etc.
Starting at
$22/mo
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CPU

3 vCPU

Memory

2 GB

Storage

60 GB

BW

2 TB

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The best KVM VPS servers are right here

Liquid Web is proud to offer the best KVM VPS hosting on the market. We’ve been exceeding expectations for decades by spawning VPS servers with KVM virtualization.

Powerful hardware

We use KVM virtualization on Dell and Cisco servers with AMD EPYC processors, RAID-protected SSD, and NVMe storage.

100% uptime

All major routing devices in our network are always reachable.

Unbeatable security

Server Secure package, a fully integrated firewall, and real-time DDoS monitoring combine with the security provided by KVM’s open-source community.

Faster delivery

Liquid Web’s KVM VPS speeds are among the fastest in the industry.

Seamless scaling

Easily adjust resources to meet changing demands.

Expert support

Our Linux and VPS experts are available 24/7/365, on multiple channels, so you always get the help you need.

Private infrastructure

Get faster incident resolution and greater transparency from private data centers with no third-party vendors.

Backup options

Daily backups can be supplemented with manual backs from your control panel or off-server backups with Acronis Cyber Backups.

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Benefits of KVM virtualization

A kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) is open source virtualization that is built directly into the Linux kernel. This allows Linux OS to function as a hypervisor, which offers several advantages:

The KVM module comes with most Linux distributions

KVM is open source, which means it’s free to use and protects you from third party licensing

Linux boasts the largest open source community in the world, so KVM is updated regularly and very secure

It’s very stable and performs exceptionally well with suitable hardware

KVM has great command-line options with a polished GUI interface

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Liquid Web’s Linux Private Parent plans run KVM for virtualization, so you can become a VPS reseller. Expand your agency’s offerings or earn more revenue yourself.

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KVM server FAQ

A kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) is an open source virtualization component that is built into the Linux kernel. This enables Linux OS to operate as a Type 1 (bare-metal) hypervisor, allowing the hypervisor to spawn individual virtual machines.

It’s important to note, however, that the distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors gets a little fuzzy with KVM, because it can really be either.

A KVM VPS is a virtual private server created with the Linux-based KVM (kernel-based virtual machine) module. There are other solutions for virtualizing a server, but KVM is an excellent option: it’s free and open-source, supported by a huge community.

KVM VPS hosting is the process of using KVM to spawn multiple virtual servers from one physical machine, and then renting those VPS servers to different clients. 

Web hosting companies, like Liquid Web, that offer VPS hosting often use KVM to create the VPS solutions they offer. Agencies and individuals can also offer their own VPS servers to clients and buyers by renting a parent server and using KVM to create their own virtual machines to resell.

Linux vs Windows VPS isn’t about which is better, but about which is a better fit for your needs. 

Linux is widely regarded as the go-to choice for VPS hosting, because of its stability, performance, security, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Web hosting, game servers, development environments, databases, and applications that use languages like PHP, Python, and Ruby often run well on Linux.

Windows is less common for VPS, but has advantages in environments that require compatibility with Microsoft applications and user-friendliness. It’s a good solution if you’re using Microsoft-based applications or need a GUI-driven approach for server management.

In general, Linux is more popular due to its flexibility and lower cost, but Windows is the better choice when compatibility with Microsoft tools is essential.

Yes! You can set up KVM Ubuntu in three basic steps:

  1. Confirm that your version of Ubuntu supports virtualization or enable virtualization if it does not.
  2. Update your OS repositories via the apt update command. Then install KVM, virt-manager, bridge-utils, and its dependencies.
  3. Create a virtual machine (VM) using a KVM.

For details and screenshots of each step, see Setting up a KVM on Ubuntu for virtualization.

VMware ESXi can run multiple virtual machines on a single host. It’s also a Type 1 Hypervisor. Whether you want KVM or VMware depends on the plans for your server and your (or your team’s) experience with hypervisors.

KVM is a good way to get started with virtualization, because it’s simple, fast, and effective. It can also be helpful to not be tied to a single dedicated machine, and the ability to quickly resize is great for maximizing resources and saving costs.

VMware, on the other hand, offers more flexibility for scaling enterprises. If you need a complex setup with advanced features, VMware is probably best. If you have a large customer base, you may also want the advanced features of High Availability, clustering, and vSAN that VMware offers.


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