> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.up-network.ch/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.up-network.ch/documentation/en/dedicated/vds.md).

# VDS: dedicated resources

A VDS is a virtual server with reserved CPU and memory, available as **Unmanaged** or **Managed**. It uses KVM on Proxmox, with RAID SSD storage and 250 Mb/s of dedicated bandwidth.

## Size your VDS

The configurator offers 4 to 16 vCPU, 8 to 48 GB of ECC memory and 100 GB to 1 TB of SSD storage. A secondary HDD volume of up to 8 TB can supplement the storage.

One IPv4 address and one IPv6 address are included. Options allow you to adjust the IPv4 addresses and IPv6 prefix, including a free /64. Use the settings confirmed on delivery.

Traffic is unlimited, with no fair use policy on the stated dedicated bandwidth. Delivery is advertised within 24 hours of confirmation; check the arrangements for your order.

## Choose the administration level

| Unmanaged                                                                | Managed                                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You administer the operating system, software and firewall.              | UP-NETWORK administers Linux within the agreed scope.                                       |
| You have administrator access.                                           | You manage applications and containers through Komodo; no client root access.               |
| Linux, Windows or your own ISO, according to the service’s capabilities. | Maintenance, operating system updates, monitoring and 30 minutes of intervention per month. |

With Unmanaged, the Windows licence is not included: provide a suitable licence. With Managed, applications and changes that remain under your administration do not automatically become covered by managed services.

## Protection and continuity

The VDS page advertises **included daily backups** and a **99.9% infrastructure SLA**. The Managed scope extends to explicitly administered components. Have the retention and restoration arrangements confirmed in your offer; the seven-day VPS retention must not be applied automatically.

[Standard SwissShield](/documentation/en/ddos/swissshield-ddos-protection.md) is included; permanent protection is available as an option.

See the [VDS configurator](https://up-network.ch/services/vds) and [SLA terms](/documentation/en/infrastructure/service-levels.md).

Updated on 3 October 2026. Reference: [UP-NETWORK VDS](https://up-network.ch/services/vds).