VPS 8GB

Discover OVHcloud VPS 8GB

Get the extra performance you need with the OVHcloud VPS 8GB. Designed for power and speed, our 8GB VPS delivers the resources you need to run demanding applications. It’s the perfect foundation for ambition: handle high traffic volumes and complex workloads with ease.

  • Ultra-fast performance: The latest NVMe SSD storage for lightning-fast data access, plus 8GB of RAM, makes it fit for even intensive applications.

  • Built for growth: A flexible, scalable environment with easy upgrade paths, so you always have the resources you need as your project expands.

  • Unrivaled reliability: Global infrastructure and built-in anti-DDoS protection give you a secure and reliable platform for always-on databases and services.

Why Choose OVHcloud VPS 8GB?

Exceptional Performance

Our VPS with 8GB RAM is built on the latest generation of Intel architecture and equipped with ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage. It’s a powerful RAM and storage combination, so you get low-latency performance and rapid data access. That’s ideal for high-traffic websites, demanding applications, and enterprise databases.

Unlimited Traffic

Focus on your project's growth without worrying about data limits or surprise bills every month. Our VPS 8GB RAM and SSD storage plans include unmetered incoming and outgoing traffic with no caps in a month, giving you the freedom to scale your audience and deliver content without restraint.

Built-in Security

Every OVHcloud VPS comes standard with our proven DDoS-protected VPS. It’s a critical layer of security that safeguards your server – even the most sophisticated DDoS cyberattacks won’t take your server down on any given day in the month.

Simplified Management

Take complete control of your hosting server: OVHcloud gives you an intuitive and user-friendly VPS control panel so you can easily deploy your OS, monitor resources, and manage services such as VPS backup – all with just a few clicks. The simplified control means you can focus on development, not administration, month in and month out.

Scalable and Flexible

The OVHcloud VPS 8GB hosting solution grows with your ambitions. You can seamlessly upgrade your vCPUs with more cores, RAM, and NVMe storage with a single click as your project demands more resources, eliminating the need to migrate to a new server.

Reliable and Accessible

Every VPS account benefits from our global, redundant network and a 99.9% uptime cloud SLA with a helpful support service. Besides, with our data centers around the world, you can choose a hosting location that’s close to your users, making sure you provide low latency and a consistently reliable experience for your audience.

Use cases: What can you do with a VPS 8 GB?

Going for a budget or cheap VPS, the OVHcloud VPS with 8GB RAM is a powerful and versatile solution that meets the demands of a wide range of applications and projects. With robust resources including plenty of vCPU cores, RAM, and SSD storage, you get the perfect foundation for scaling your online presence – including managing development workflows, and deploying specialized services with confidence.

Host websites and CMS

Launch and scale your online presence with a hosting server powerful enough to handle high-traffic websites, resource-intensive e-commerce stores, and complex content management systems like VPS WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. The 8GB of RAM ensures a fast, fluid experience for your visitors, even during peak loads.

Run Docker containers or development stacks

Accelerate your cloud development cycle by using the VPS with 8GB RAM as a dedicated hosting sandbox for your projects. Its ample memory and processing power are ideal for running multiple isolated VPS Docker containers, testing new microservices, or managing a complete development environment with tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, or GitLab.

Deploy game servers, databases, or staging environments

Host a responsive and reliable game server for your community by using an 8GB RAM VPS for gaming; it comes with plenty of SSD storage, too. Also run high-performance databases, or create a staging environment that perfectly mirrors your production server. The NVMe VPS SSD storage offers low latency and fast I/O, which are essential for these critical workloads, ensuring a smooth hosting experience for both players and developers.

FAQ

Who is VPS 8GB designed for?

The unmanaged VPS with 8GB of memory is ideal for developers, web agencies, and businesses that require a robust and scalable solution for hosting high-traffic websites, demanding applications, or multiple development environments, on a month-to-month basis.

Is 8GB RAM enough for my workload?

For most medium to high-traffic websites, multiple Docker containers, and standard development stacks, 8GB of cloud hosting RAM is more than sufficient. However, for specialized or highly resource-intensive applications, we recommend considering your application’s specific memory requirements and performing a complete evaluation to see how much memory and storage you need - and to choose the proper vCPU count and enough cores per vCPU.

What operating systems are available?

OVHcloud VPS distributions provide a wide selection of operating systems that you can install with a single click. Our template library includes popular VPS Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and Fedora, as well as a range of pre-configured versions for different applications. You also have the option to install a Windows Server OS for a VPS Windows machine and VPS Docker services. We also support both IPv4 and IPv6.

Can I upgrade from VPS 8GB to a larger plan?

Yes, our cloud VPS plans are designed with scalability and high Gbps bandwidth in mind. You can easily upgrade your VPS from the 8GB memory plan to a larger monthly plan with more vCPU units and cores, RAM, or NVMe storage directly through your OVHcloud Control Panel. The monthly upgrade process is simple, seamless, and does not require you to migrate your data to a new server, ensuring minimal downtime for your projects, plus it comes at a reasonable price.

Is a VPS with 8GB of RAM available with cPanel or Plesk?

Yes. You have the option to pre-install popular control panels like cPanel or Plesk during the ordering process to simplify the management of your server and websites. You can also install VPS WordPress as a one-click install.

Can I run Windows Server on a VPS with 8GB?

Yes. OVHcloud offers a cloud Windows Server operating system option and has a powerful enough vCPU to run it, allowing you to deploy a Windows-based environment on your VPS with 8GB RAM. A valid license fee applies.