Docker, zero compromise

Shared container platforms limit memory, CPU, and network. On a VPS you have dedicated resources and no noisy neighbours. You also control network bridges, storage drivers, and system-level settings that managed platforms lock down.

Yes. All VPS plans run KVM virtualisation, so you have a dedicated kernel. Install Docker or Podman with a single command on any supported Linux distribution. No kernel modules blocked, nested virtualisation works.

Yes. Docker Compose is just a binary installed alongside Docker. Define your multi-service stack in a docker-compose.yml file and run it with docker compose up. Persistent volumes, custom networks, and healthchecks all work as documented.

Yes. Podman runs without a daemon and supports rootless containers, which improves security. Because every VPS has its own kernel, Podman works identically to a bare-metal server. You can even run Podman inside a VM without restrictions.

KVM gives each VPS its own kernel. Container-based VPS (OpenVZ/LXC) shares the host kernel, which prevents running Docker inside Docker (Docker-in-Docker), limits kernel parameters, and can block certain system calls that Docker relies on. On Virtua.Cloud every VPS is KVM. Full kernel, no restrictions.

Yes. Run any registry (Docker Registry v2, Gitea packages, Harbor, or Nexus Repository) directly on your VPS. Expose it over HTTPS with a reverse proxy like nginx or Caddy. Your images stay on European infrastructure under your control.

It depends on the number of containers and their workloads. A small stack (web app + database + cache) runs comfortably on 2 GB. Production workloads with monitoring, logging, and multiple services typically need 4–8 GB. All plans support live resizing if you need more resources.

Yes. Lightweight Kubernetes distributions like k3s and k0s run on a single VPS. For multi-node clusters, deploy multiple VPS instances in the same zone and connect them over the private network. KVM gives you all the kernel features they need.