KVM Virtualisation
Run Debian in a fully virtualised KVM environment with your own virtual server resources.
High-performance Debian VPS hosting on Farbyte’s UK KVM cloud infrastructure. Deploy your own Debian server with full root access, flexible resources and optional managed support.
Run Debian on a high-performance virtual private server hosted on Farbyte’s UK infrastructure. You get your own virtual machine, dedicated resource allocations and full root access, giving you the freedom to configure the server around your application.
Run Debian in a fully virtualised KVM environment with your own virtual server resources.
High-performance AMD EPYC processors provide the CPU performance needed for modern Linux workloads.
Fast NVMe storage provides responsive disk performance for operating systems, databases and applications.
Host your Debian VPS on Farbyte's UK-based cloud infrastructure, operated and managed by our team.
Choose the CPU, RAM, storage, IP addresses, bandwidth and management options that suit your requirements. Start with a small Debian VPS and increase your resources as your application grows.
Take complete control of your Debian server with root access and the freedom to install and configure the software you need.
Choose your CPU, RAM, storage, IP addresses and other resources rather than being restricted to a fixed server specification.
Rebuild your VPS when you need a fresh Debian installation or want to change the server configuration.
Monitor the resources used by your VPS and identify when additional CPU, RAM or storage may be required.
Run Apache, Nginx and other web server software for websites and web applications.
Host database services such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL and other Linux-compatible database platforms.
Run your own private file sharing and collaboration platform on a Debian VPS.
Run WireGuard, OpenVPN and other VPN software on your own private virtual server.
Create development, testing and staging environments with the software and tooling you choose.
Host Node.js, PHP, Python and other server-side applications on your own Debian environment.
Run scheduled jobs, automation tools, monitoring software and background services.
Install and configure your own Linux applications without the restrictions of conventional shared hosting.
Debian 12 (Bookworm) is available through the VPS configurator. We will add newer supported Debian releases to the configurator as they become available on the Farbyte platform.
Debian 12 (Bookworm) is currently available as a Farbyte VPS operating system.
Choose the Debian release appropriate for your application and support requirements.
Install the packages and services your workload needs and configure the server to suit your environment.
| Feature | Unmanaged Debian VPS | Recommended for less administration Managed Debian VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Root access | Yes | Yes |
| Debian installation | Included | Included |
| Server administration | You manage the server | Farbyte manages the server |
| Operating system updates | You manage updates | Farbyte manages updates |
| Security hardening | You manage hardening | Farbyte can manage server security |
| Application administration | You manage applications | You remain responsible for applications |
| Monitoring | Infrastructure monitoring | 24/7 monitoring |
| Backups | Available according to selected service | Included according to managed VPS service |
| Best suited to | Linux administrators and developers | Businesses that want server administration handled |
If you want complete control over the operating system and applications, choose an unmanaged VPS. If you’d rather have Farbyte handle the underlying server administration, security and updates, choose a managed VPS.
Host your Debian VPS on infrastructure located in UK data centres.
High-performance server CPUs provide the processing power for demanding Linux workloads.
Distributed storage provides resilience across the underlying cloud infrastructure.
Network-level protection helps detect and filter malicious traffic before it reaches the hosting platform.
Build, test and deploy applications in an environment you control.
Run business applications and services without maintaining physical server hardware.
Deploy Linux servers for internal systems, development, testing and production workloads.
Get root access and the freedom to configure Debian exactly as required.
| Feature | Popular Debian | Ubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| Best known for | Stable, conservative Linux platform | Broad software ecosystem and ease of deployment |
| Package management | APT / Debian packages | APT / Ubuntu packages |
| Server workloads | Websites, applications, databases and infrastructure services | Websites, applications, databases and infrastructure services |
| Software availability | Extensive Debian package ecosystem | Extensive Ubuntu package ecosystem |
| Administration | Full root access and standard Linux administration | Full root access and standard Linux administration |
| Farbyte VPS | Debian on KVM cloud infrastructure | Ubuntu on KVM cloud infrastructure |
Debian and Ubuntu are both popular Linux server platforms. The right choice depends largely on the software, packages and operational environment you need to run.
Not sure which Linux distribution to use? Our UK VPS Hosting page explains the wider VPS platform and the operating systems available from Farbyte.
If you already run a Debian server elsewhere, moving to Farbyte doesn’t mean starting from scratch. We can help with migrations and provide the UK VPS infrastructure for your new environment.
Get assistance moving an existing server, website or application to your new Farbyte VPS.
Start with a clean Debian installation and configure the environment around your application.
Increase CPU, RAM and storage resources when your workload needs additional capacity.
Debian VPS hosting is a virtual private server running the Debian Linux operating system. Your VPS provides an isolated virtual machine with its own CPU, RAM, storage and operating system, giving you far more control than conventional shared hosting.
Debian 12 (Bookworm) is currently available through the Farbyte VPS configurator. Additional supported Debian releases can be added as they become available on the Farbyte platform.
Yes. A Farbyte Debian VPS gives you root access to your virtual server, allowing you to install software, configure services and manage the operating system yourself.
Yes. You can install and configure web server software such as Apache or Nginx and host websites and web applications on your Debian VPS.
Yes. A Debian VPS can be configured to run database software such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL and other Linux-compatible database systems, subject to the resources and requirements of your application.
Yes. Nextcloud can be deployed on a Debian VPS. Farbyte also provides a dedicated Nextcloud hosting option with Nextcloud AIO deployment if you want a simpler starting point.
Yes. A Debian VPS can be used to run VPN software such as WireGuard or OpenVPN. You retain root access and can configure the VPN environment to suit your requirements.
Yes. Farbyte offers both unmanaged and managed VPS hosting. With an unmanaged VPS you administer the server yourself. With a managed VPS, Farbyte handles the underlying server administration, security hardening, updates and monitoring.
Yes. Depending on the control panel and configuration selected, you can run a control panel such as DirectAdmin or cPanel on your VPS. Control panel licensing is charged according to the selected option.
Yes. CPU, RAM and storage can be increased as your requirements grow, subject to the available configuration and resource limits of the service.
Your Debian VPS is hosted on Farbyte’s UK-based cloud infrastructure. The underlying virtualisation and storage platform is operated and managed by Farbyte.
Yes. A Debian VPS can be used for production websites, applications, databases, APIs and other Linux workloads. The appropriate VPS specification depends on the workload and its resource requirements.
Backup options depend on the VPS service and configuration you select. Managed VPS services include backup facilities as part of the service, while additional snapshot options can be selected through the VPS configurator.
Managed VPS customers can have Farbyte handle server administration and security-related configuration. Unmanaged VPS customers remain responsible for their own server security and administration.
Yes. A VPS is a general-purpose virtual server, so you can run multiple applications and services on the same Debian installation provided the VPS has sufficient CPU, RAM, storage and network capacity.
Configure a Debian VPS on Farbyte’s UK KVM cloud infrastructure with the resources and management level you need.