Operating System Templates and ISOs
Available operating systems for SolusVM KVM VPS
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Legacy Platform Notice
No new OS images are being provided for Legacy KVM servers. You must either provide your own custom ISO image, or migrate to Cloud VPS for access to the latest operating system images.
The following operating systems are available to install on our VPS through the SolusVM Control Panel. Anything not on the order form can be installed through the control panel after ordering.
Important Note
This article applies to SolusVM KVM VPS only. Cloud servers have different OS options available through the Cloud control panel.
KVM Operating Systems
Available ISOs (CDROMs in SolusVM)
CentOS
- CentOS 6.9 Netinstall (x86_64)
- CentOS 7.0 Netinstall (x86_64)
- CentOS 6.4 with cPanel (x86_64/x86) *
Ubuntu
- Ubuntu 16.04 Server (x86_64)
- Ubuntu 16.04 Server Netboot (x86_64)
- Ubuntu 16.04 Desktop (x86_64)
- Ubuntu 18.04 Server (x86_64)
- Ubuntu 19.04 Server (x86_64)
Debian
- Debian 9.0 Netinstall (x86_64)
Fedora
- Fedora 25 Server Netinstall (x86_64)
BSD
- FreeBSD 11.2 (x86_64)
- OpenBSD 6 (x86_64)
Other Linux
- openSUSE 13.1 Netinstall (x86_64)
- Arch Linux (x86_64)
- Alpine Mini 3.2.3 (x86_64/x86)
- Antergos Minimal (x86_64)
- Scientific Linux 6.3 (x86_64)
- Slackware 14.2 (x86_64)
Specialized
- CoreOS (x86_64)
- CloudLinux 6.6 Netinstall (x86_64) *
- Lubuntu 18.04 (x86_64)
- Vyatta 6.6 (x86) ^
- MikroTik 6.32 (x86) *
Rescue/Utility
- GParted (x86)
- System Rescue (x86)
- Grml (x86_64)
TurnKey Linux Applications
Multiple pre-configured TurnKey Linux appliances are available, including:
- Node.js
- Revision Control
- LAMP Stack
- WordPress
- And many more...
Pre-installed Templates
Quick-install templates that don't require ISO mounting:
- CentOS 6 (x86_64/x86)
- CentOS 7 (x86_64)
- Debian 7 (x86_64/x86)
- Debian 8 (x86_64/x86)
- Ubuntu 14.04 (x86_64/x86)
- Ubuntu 16.04 (x86_64)
- Fedora 25 (x86_64)
- FreeBSD 10.1 (x86_64/x86)
- Gentoo (x86_64/x86)
- Arch Linux (x86_64)
- Scientific Linux (x86_64/x86)
Special Notes
License Requirements
Operating systems marked with * require licenses:
- cPanel/WHM: Must purchase cPanel license (available from RamNode)
- CloudLinux: Requires CloudLinux license
- MikroTik: Requires MikroTik license for full features
Network Appliances
Network appliances marked with ^ (like Vyatta) are specialized routing/firewall distributions. Ensure you understand their configuration before installation.
OpenBSD IPv6 Issue
OpenBSD may have issues with our IPv6 setup. See our OpenBSD IPv6 guide for the fix.
How to Install
Using Templates (Fastest)
- Log into SolusVM control panel
- Click "Reinstall" tab
- Select your desired template
- Set root password
- Click "Reinstall"
- Wait 5-10 minutes for completion
Using ISOs (More Options)
- Log into SolusVM control panel
- Click "Media" tab
- Select desired ISO and mount it
- Reboot VPS
- Use VNC to complete installation
- Unmount ISO after installation
- Reboot to boot from disk
See our KVM Installation Guide for detailed instructions.
Choosing an Operating System
For Web Hosting
- CentOS 7: Industry standard, excellent for cPanel
- Ubuntu 18.04/20.04: Modern, well-documented
- Debian: Stable, lightweight
For Development
- Ubuntu: Large community, lots of tutorials
- Fedora: Cutting edge, latest software
- Arch Linux: Rolling release, complete control
For Minimal Systems
- Alpine Linux: Extremely lightweight
- Debian: Minimal base installation
Can't Find What You Need?
Most Linux distributions can be installed by uploading your own ISO or using netboot. Contact support if you need help installing an OS not listed here.
Custom ISOs
If you need an operating system not available in our ISO library:
- Find a publicly accessible URL for the ISO
- Open a support ticket with the ISO URL
- We can make it available in your SolusVM control panel
Windows
Windows can be installed on KVM VPS using your own license and installation media. Note:
- Requires valid Windows Server license
- Not available as a template
- Must be installed via ISO and VNC
- See our Windows installation guide
If you need assistance choosing or installing an operating system, contact our support team. We can help you select the best OS for your needs and guide you through installation.