Skiff 2
$ 7 /month
- vCPU
- 1 × shared
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 3 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Operating system
Run Fedora Server on a KVM VPS from $4/mo
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Short answer
Fedora Server ships the newest stable kernel and toolchain of anything we offer, which makes it excellent for development and poor for infrastructure you intend to forget about. Each release is supported for roughly thirteen months, so plan on an upgrade every year.
Strengths
- Newest kernel and toolchain
- Where RHEL features appear first
- Excellent container tooling
Trade-offs
- Thirteen-month support window
- Faster-moving than most servers want
Best suited to
Development serversTesting new kernel features
Fedora Server on a KVM virtual server
Fedora Server on a KVM virtual server gives you a kernel that is yours alone, not the host's. KVM virtualisation means the guest kernel is independent, so you can run a custom kernel or a non-Linux operating system if you want. A container-based VPS shares the host kernel, which limits you. Know that Fedora's support window is about thirteen months, so expect to upgrade yearly.
People run development servers here, testing new kernel features and toolchain versions. Fedora's container tooling is excellent, so it suits prototyping and CI. But its thirteen-month support and faster-moving updates make it poor for infrastructure you plan to forget about. Choose it for active work, not long-term stability.
How much machine Fedora Server actually needs
Start with 2 GB of RAM, since the minimum of 1024 MB leaves little for your application. Fedora's kernel and services consume a good chunk before you run anything. For disk, a small NVMe is fine for development; extra storage can be added later. Don't overbuy upfront.
Plans that suit Fedora Server
Skiff 4
$ 12 /month
- vCPU
- 2 × shared
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 60 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 4 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Cutter 4
$ 19 /month
- vCPU
- 2 × dedicated
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 6 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does Fedora Server need?
Fedora Server boots in 1024 MB and is comfortable with 2 GB. Add whatever your application needs on top of that — the operating system baseline is a floor, not a budget.
Can I run Fedora Server on a VPS?
Yes, on true KVM virtualisation, which is what every OnionVPS instance runs. It is available as a ready template and can also be installed from your own ISO.
How long is Fedora Server supported?
~13 months per release
Can I run a custom kernel?
Yes. Since every OnionVPS instance uses true KVM virtualisation, you boot your own kernel, not the host's. That means you can compile or install a custom kernel, or even run a non-Linux operating system, without any restriction from the host.
How often do I need to upgrade Fedora Server?
Each Fedora Server release is supported for about thirteen months. You will need to plan an upgrade roughly every year. This is shorter than RHEL or Debian, so budget time for the yearly release transition.