KVM Virtualisation
Run openSUSE in a fully virtualised KVM environment with your own virtual server resources.
OPENSUSE VPS HOSTING
openSUSE VPS Hosting UK
High-performance openSUSE VPS hosting on Farbyte’s UK KVM cloud infrastructure. Deploy your own openSUSE server with full root access, flexible resources and optional managed support.
A High-Performance openSUSE VPS
Run openSUSE on your own virtual private server, hosted on Farbyte’s UK cloud infrastructure. You get dedicated virtual resources, full root access and the freedom to configure the operating system and applications around your requirements.
AMD EPYC Performance
High-performance AMD EPYC processors provide the computing power for demanding Linux workloads.
NVMe Cloud Storage
Fast NVMe storage provides responsive disk performance for your operating system, applications and data.
UK Infrastructure
Host your openSUSE VPS on Farbyte's UK-based cloud infrastructure, operated and managed by our team.
Configure Your openSUSE VPS
Choose the CPU, RAM, storage, IP addresses, bandwidth and management options that suit your requirements. Start with the resources you need today and increase them as your workload grows.
Configure your VPS
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Managed
FLEXIBLE LINUX VPS
Build Your Server Around Your Workload
An openSUSE VPS gives you a general-purpose Linux environment rather than a restricted hosting account. Install the software you need, configure system services and use the server for development, applications, infrastructure or other Linux workloads.
With full root access, you remain in control of the operating system and application environment. If you choose managed VPS hosting, Farbyte can take care of the underlying server administration instead.
With full root access, you remain in control of the operating system and application environment. If you choose managed VPS hosting, Farbyte can take care of the underlying server administration instead.
Development
Create development and testing environments with the software and tools your projects require.
Web Applications
Install and configure web servers and host Linux-compatible websites and applications.
Databases
Run database services and other data-driven applications on your own virtual server.
APIs and Services
Deploy server-side applications, APIs and background services with full system access.
Automation
Run scripts, scheduled tasks, automation tools and other Linux services.
VPN Servers
Run VPN software such as WireGuard or OpenVPN on your own virtual server.
Self-Hosted Applications
Deploy compatible self-hosted applications and services on an environment you control.
Custom Workloads
Configure your openSUSE server around your own software and technical requirements.
Why Choose an openSUSE VPS?
openSUSE provides a flexible Linux environment for users who want control over their operating system, packages and server configuration. Running it on your own VPS gives you the resources and administrative access needed to build an environment around your applications.
Full Root Access
Take complete control of your openSUSE server with root access and the freedom to configure the environment yourself.
Flexible Resources
Choose the CPU, RAM and storage capacity you need rather than being restricted to a fixed server specification.
Your Operating Environment
Install the packages, services and applications your workload requires and configure the system to suit you.
Resource Monitoring
Monitor the resources used by your VPS and increase capacity when your workload requires it.
MANAGED OR UNMANAGED
Choose How Much We Manage
You can choose between an unmanaged openSUSE VPS for complete control or a managed VPS where Farbyte handles the underlying server administration.
Both options provide your own virtual server and root access. The difference is who is responsible for keeping the server maintained, secured and up to date.
Both options provide your own virtual server and root access. The difference is who is responsible for keeping the server maintained, secured and up to date.
Managed vs Unmanaged openSUSE VPS
Choose the level of server administration that suits your technical requirements.
| Feature | Unmanaged openSUSE VPS | Less administration Managed openSUSE VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Root access | Yes | Yes |
| openSUSE 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 | Developers, administrators and Linux users | Businesses that want server administration handled |
UK CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE
Your openSUSE VPS Runs on Farbyte’s UK Infrastructure
Your VPS runs on Farbyte’s UK cloud platform rather than a conventional shared hosting server. Our infrastructure uses high-performance AMD EPYC processors, NVMe storage, KVM virtualisation and distributed storage to provide a resilient foundation for virtual servers and applications.
UK Data Centres
Host your openSUSE VPS on infrastructure located in UK data centres.
AMD EPYC
High-performance server CPUs provide the processing power for demanding Linux workloads.
Ceph Distributed Storage
Distributed storage provides resilience across the underlying cloud infrastructure.
DDoS Protection
Network-level protection helps detect and filter malicious traffic before it reaches the hosting platform.
WHO IS IT FOR?
openSUSE VPS for Developers, Businesses and IT Teams
An openSUSE VPS is suited to anyone who needs their own Linux environment without maintaining physical server hardware. You get the flexibility of a virtual server with the ability to configure the operating system around your workload.
Developers
Build and test applications in a Linux environment where you control the operating system and installed software.
Businesses
Run Linux applications and services without maintaining physical server hardware.
IT Teams
Deploy Linux servers for development, testing, internal services and production workloads.
Linux Administrators
Get root access and the freedom to configure openSUSE around your technical requirements.
openSUSE vs Other Linux VPS Options
openSUSE, Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora are all capable Linux platforms, but they have different approaches to software, releases and system administration. The right choice depends on the requirements of your application and the Linux environment you prefer to work with.
Linux VPS Operating Systems
| Feature | Popular openSUSE | Debian | Ubuntu | Fedora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package format | RPM | DEB | DEB | RPM |
| Package management | Zypper | APT | APT | DNF |
| Typical appeal | Flexible Linux environment and openSUSE ecosystem | Stability and conservative package updates | Broad compatibility and established server ecosystem | Modern software and current Linux technologies |
| Typical workloads | Web applications, development, infrastructure and custom Linux workloads | Websites, applications, databases and infrastructure services | Websites, applications, databases and infrastructure services | Development, testing, web applications and modern Linux workloads |
| Root access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Farbyte VPS | openSUSE on KVM cloud infrastructure | Debian on KVM cloud infrastructure | Ubuntu on KVM cloud infrastructure | Fedora on KVM cloud infrastructure |
MIGRATE TO FARBYTE
Move Your Application to an openSUSE VPS
If you already run a Linux server elsewhere, moving to Farbyte gives you a UK-based VPS environment without requiring you to maintain physical server hardware. We can also assist with migrations where appropriate.
Migration Assistance
Get assistance moving an existing website, application or service to your new Farbyte VPS.
Fresh openSUSE Deployment
Start with a clean openSUSE installation and configure the environment around your application.
Scale as You Grow
Increase CPU, RAM and storage resources when your workload needs additional capacity.
openSUSE VPS Hosting FAQ
openSUSE VPS hosting is a virtual private server running the openSUSE Linux operating system. Your VPS provides an isolated virtual machine with its own CPU, RAM, storage and operating system, giving you considerably more control than conventional shared hosting.
Farbyte provides an openSUSE release through the VPS configurator. The available release is shown in the operating system selection when you configure your VPS.
Yes. A Farbyte openSUSE VPS gives you root access to your virtual server, allowing you to install software, configure services and manage the operating system yourself.
Yes. openSUSE can be used for development environments, web applications, APIs, databases, automation, testing, infrastructure services and many other Linux workloads.
Yes. You can install and configure compatible web server software and host websites and web applications on your openSUSE VPS.
Yes. An openSUSE VPS can be configured to run compatible database software and other Linux services, subject to the resources and requirements of your application.
Yes. An openSUSE VPS provides a general-purpose Linux environment where you can install Node.js, Python and other development runtimes and configure them for your applications.
Yes. An openSUSE 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.
Control panel availability depends on the panel and openSUSE version being used. If you require a specific hosting control panel, check its supported operating systems before choosing openSUSE.
Yes. CPU, RAM and storage can be increased as your requirements grow, subject to the available configuration and resource limits of the service.
Your openSUSE VPS is hosted on Farbyte’s UK-based cloud infrastructure. The underlying virtualisation and storage platform is operated and managed by Farbyte.
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 openSUSE installation provided the VPS has sufficient CPU, RAM, storage and network capacity.
They are different Linux distributions with different software ecosystems, release approaches and administration tools. openSUSE uses the RPM package format and Zypper package management, while Debian and Ubuntu use APT. The most suitable choice depends on your application and preferred Linux environment.
Ready to Deploy Your openSUSE VPS?
Configure an openSUSE VPS on Farbyte’s UK KVM cloud infrastructure with the resources and management level you need.