VPS servers

Reintroducing V.PS: The xTom Global Backbone & 11-Location Datacenter Fleet#

When choosing infrastructure for cross-border e-commerce, international microservices, or remote DevOps pipelines, experienced engineers prioritize three fundamentals: transparent network transit, robust peering presence, and zero marketing gimmicks. V.PS was engineered specifically to meet this demand. As the self-operated developer cloud brand under established infrastructure provider xTom, V.PS builds directly upon xTom's owned points of presence (PoPs) worldwide, operating its portal and billing console under the unified vps.hosting domain.

Today, V.PS commands a fleet across 11 strategic global hubs:

• Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong (HKG), Tokyo (NRT), Osaka (KIX), Singapore (SIN), Sydney (SYD)
• Europe: Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LON), Tallinn (TLL)
• North America: San Jose (SJC)

Authentic Peering & Network Positioning#

Unlike generic VPS resellers, V.PS is directly wired into Europe's foremost Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), holding settlement-free peering connections at DE-CIX, AMS-IX, and LocIX. Coupled with premium Tier 1 upstream transits and custom BGP session availability on demand, the entire fleet is backed by an official 99.9% uptime SLA.

Clear Expectations on Network Routing: It is crucial to understand that the "Premium Tier 1 network" moniker designates top-grade transit and major continental IXP fabrics. It is not an optimized CN2 GIA direct route tailored specifically for China mainland carriers, nor does the provider guarantee fixed cross-border latency SLAs. Its genuine competitive strength lies in resilient global transit, abundant port capacity, and lightning-fast intra-European and trans-Atlantic routing. If your goal is serving international end-users, syncing multi-region nodes, or building secure European endpoints, V.PS provides exceptional value.

Breaking Down the Six Product Lines: Where Should Your Budget Go?#

V.PS structures its offerings into distinct, purpose-built product families, all powered by battle-tested KVM virtualization and billed in Euros (EUR). Understanding their hardware allocations and trade-offs ensures optimal cost efficiency:

1. Cloud KVM VPS: The General-Purpose Workhorse (10 Locations, from €6.95/mo)#

This is the core standard line for developers and growing businesses. Nodes feature high-speed NVMe storage (enterprise SSDs in Sydney and London), standard 1 Gbps uplink ports, and dual-stack public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

• Tier Structure: Starter (2 cores / 1GB RAM / 20GB storage / 1TB transfer), Essential (2 cores / 2GB / 30GB / 1TB–2TB transfer), Pro (4 cores / 4GB / 40GB / 1TB–4TB transfer), and Premium (8 cores / 8GB / 80GB / 1TB–8TB transfer).
• Regional Nuances: Most European and Asian locations start at €6.95/mo for Starter. San Jose (SJC) starts at €8.95/mo. Düsseldorf (DUS), Tallinn (TLL), and Hong Kong (HKG) offer generous 2TB to 8TB transfer limits on Essential tiers and above, making them stellar hubs for content delivery and web applications.

2. Performance KVM VPS: Flagship AMD EPYC Compute with Dual Backups (from €9.95/mo)#

When applications require superior single-core IPC, rapid compiler throughput, or high-bandwidth bursts, the Performance series stands out. Driven by AMD EPYC processors, instances feature enhanced network ports between 1.25 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps, along with 2 complimentary automated backup slots.

Fleet Expansion Update: Previously centered in Asia-Pacific, the Performance family has officially expanded into central Europe with the launch of Frankfurt (FRA):

• Frankfurt (FRA) — Europe's High-Compute Sweet Spot:
  • FRA EPYC Grit: 2 EPYC cores / 2GB RAM / 30GB NVMe / 1TB transfer / 1.25 Gbps port / 2 Backups — Only €9.95/mo
  • FRA EPYC Gutsy: 4 cores / 4GB / 60GB NVMe / 2TB transfer / 1.5 Gbps port / 2 Backups — €19.95/mo
  • FRA EPYC Grand: 4 cores / 8GB / 120GB NVMe / 4TB transfer / 1.75 Gbps port / 2 Backups — €39.95/mo
  • FRA EPYC Gleam: 8 cores / 16GB / 240GB NVMe / 8TB transfer / 2 Gbps port / 2 Backups — €79.95/mo
• Tokyo (NRT) & Singapore (SIN) — Premium Regional Flagships:
  • Tokyo NRT EPYC Flash Gen 2 starts at 2 cores / 4GB / 30GB NVMe / 1 Gbps at €49.95/mo, scaling up to Formula Gen 2 with a massive 2.5 Gbps port.
  • Singapore SIN EPYC Explorer starts at 2 cores / 2GB / 30GB NVMe / 1 Gbps at €46.95/mo.
• Technical Architecture: Performance cores are shared vCPUs rather than dedicated physical cores. Nonetheless, the high raw performance of AMD EPYC combined with balanced host density delivers remarkable responsiveness.

3. Edge KVM VPS: Regional Edge Compute with Single Backup (from €8.95/mo)#

Designed as an intermediate tier between Cloud and Performance, the Edge family leverages AMD EPYC silicon and bundles 1 automated backup slot.

• Osaka (KIX): KIX Edge Green (1 EPYC core / 2GB RAM / 20GB NVMe / 1TB transfer / 1 Gbps / 1 backup) is priced at just €8.95/mo, with linear upgrades across Blue, Yellow, and Orange tiers.
• Singapore (SIN): SIN Edge Green at €15.95/mo provides an entry-level edge compute node with integrated data protection.

4. Storage KVM VPS: Amsterdam High-Capacity Repository (from €6.95/mo)#

High-volume data storage often strains operational budgets. V.PS addresses this in its Amsterdam (AMS) facility with high-density HDD storage nodes:

• Generous Capacity & Bandwidth:
  • AMS Small: 1 core / 2GB RAM / 500GB HDD / 5TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €6.95/mo
  • AMS Medium: 2 cores / 4GB / 1000GB HDD / 10TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €7.95/mo
  • AMS Large: 4 cores / 8GB / 1500GB HDD / 15TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €9.95/mo
  • AMS X-Large: 8 cores / 16GB / 2000GB HDD / 20TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €19.95/mo
• Workload Fit: Built on rotational HDDs, these nodes are not suited for transactional IOPS-heavy databases. However, for off-site disaster recovery, private Nextcloud instances, and cold media repositories, the cost-per-gigabyte is tough to beat.

5. Mini & Nano KVM VPS: Set-and-Forget Yearly Instances#

For background tasks, system probes, webhooks, and sandbox environments, monthly billing overhead is unnecessary. V.PS offers attractive yearly commitments:

• Nano Series (European Locations from €9.95/yr):
  • Hosted in Amsterdam (AMS) and Frankfurt (FRA).
  • Nano: 1 core / 1GB RAM / 15GB SSD / 1TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €9.95/yr (under €0.83/mo)
  • Nano Pro: 1 core / 2GB RAM / 30GB SSD / 2TB transfer / 1 Gbps — €19.95/yr
  • Ideal for Uptime Kuma monitoring, secondary DNS daemons, lightweight automation scripts, and personal websites.
• Mini Series (APAC & Western Locations from €39.95/yr):
  • Spanning Tokyo NRT (€39.95/yr, 400M port / 500G transfer), Tokyo Mini Pro (€49.95/yr, NVMe / 500M port / 600G transfer), Sydney SYD, Frankfurt FRA, and San Jose SJC (€49.95/yr).
  • Excellent for maintenance-free personal bastions and persistent developer toolchains.

Practical Decision Matrix by Use Case#

Crucial Policies, Anti-Fraud & Buyer Protection#

Before ordering, review the provider's operational terms and refund boundaries to guarantee a smooth experience:

1. Mandatory Identity Verification & Anti-Fraud#

• Accurate Billing Information: V.PS enforces zero tolerance for fraudulent orders. You must supply your genuine legal name and residential billing address during account registration.
• No Proxies During Checkout: Do not complete checkout over VPNs, proxy networks, or with falsified location details. Automated algorithms and staff manual checks will flag discrepancies, leading to swift cancellation and order reversal.

2. The 14-Day Refund Policy Boundaries#

While V.PS provides a 14-day refund window for VPS instances via support ticket, specific exclusions apply:

• Data Cap: Consuming more than 10 GB of data transfer completely voids refund eligibility.
• One Refund per Account: Each customer account is permitted exactly one refund over its lifetime.
• Non-Refundable Payment Channels: Cryptocurrency payments and bank wire transfers are strictly non-refundable. We strongly recommend using PayPal or major credit cards.
• IP & Service Status: If the assigned IP address is blacklisted (e.g., Spamhaus, blocklist.de, GFW), or if you requested an IP replacement, attached active BGP/IX services, or transferred the service to another account, refunds are disabled.
• Renewals & Flash Sales: Regular renewals and promotional flash-sale orders are non-refundable.

3. Fair Use on Shared vCPU Resources#

All VPS plans utilize shared KVM vCPUs. While host nodes feature enterprise-grade hardware, users are expected to practice fair multi-tenant etiquette. Prolonged 100% synthetic CPU utilization may trigger hypervisor throttling.

Step-by-Step Deployment Walkthrough#

Step 1: Pre-Flight Network Verification#

Before spending a cent, audit network routes and latency to your target demographic:

1. Open the official Looking Glass tools provided on the V.PS site.
2. Execute ICMP pings, traceroutes, and speed tests against candidate locations (such as Tokyo, Osaka, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam) to identify the optimal datacenter.

Step 2: Selecting and Ordering via the Official Portal#

1. Navigate through the unified portal link: V.PS Official Portal.
2. Head to the Products dropdown and select your chosen family (Cloud KVM VPS, Performance KVM VPS, Nano KVM VPS, or Storage KVM VPS).
3. Locate your desired city and tier, then click Order →.
4. Select your billing cycle (monthly or yearly), pick your initial OS distribution (Debian 12, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Rocky Linux, or AlmaLinux), and define your server Hostname.
5. Complete the checkout form with authentic billing data, then finalize payment using PayPal, credit card, or supported local methods.

Step 3: Console Overview & OS Customization#

1. Once payment clears, provisioning finishes automatically within 1–2 minutes. Root credentials and IP assignments are dispatched via email.
2. Access the vps.hosting Client Area to inspect your server dashboard.
3. Available management utilities include:
   • Reboot & Power Control;
   • OS Rebuild: Reinstall standard Linux distributions with one click;
   • netboot.xyz Custom ISO: Deploy custom distributions or specialized recovery environments effortlessly;
   • Backup Management: Performance and Edge users can schedule automated snapshot slots directly within the console.

Step 4: Essential Hardening on First Boot#

Upon establishing your first SSH session, execute the following foundational hardening routine (demonstrated on Debian/Ubuntu):

# 1. Update OS packages to the latest security baseline
apt update && apt upgrade -y

# 2. Create a dedicated administrative user with sudo access
adduser deployer
usermod -aG sudo deployer

# 3. Inject your public SSH key
mkdir -p /home/deployer/.ssh
echo "your-public-ssh-key" >> /home/deployer/.ssh/authorized_keys
chmod 700 /home/deployer/.ssh && chmod 600 /home/deployer/.ssh/authorized_keys
chown -R deployer:deployer /home/deployer/.ssh

# 4. Enforce key-only SSH authentication and disallow root login
sed -i 's/#PasswordAuthentication yes/PasswordAuthentication no/g' /etc/ssh/sshd_config
sed -i 's/PasswordAuthentication yes/PasswordAuthentication no/g' /etc/ssh/sshd_config
sed -i 's/PermitRootLogin yes/PermitRootLogin no/g' /etc/ssh/sshd_config
systemctl restart ssh

# 5. Enable standard UFW firewall rules
ufw default deny incoming
ufw default allow outgoing
ufw allow 22/tcp
ufw allow 80/tcp
ufw allow 443/tcp
ufw enable

Conclusion: Why V.PS Earns Its Spot in Your Infrastructure Stack#

V.PS succeeds by relying on xTom's core network engineering, extensive European exchange interconnections (DE-CIX/AMS-IX), and transparent tiering. Whether you need an ultra-low-cost €9.95/yr Nano node for uptime monitoring, a high-throughput AMD EPYC Performance instance in Frankfurt or Tokyo with built-in backups, or an Amsterdam bulk storage vault, V.PS delivers dependable cloud computing without hidden fees.

Ready to get started? Explore the full catalog directly on the official portal:

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