Last reviewed: 2026-04-30

Oracle Linux VPS Hosting

Oracle Linux is a RHEL-compatible server image for users who need Oracle-aligned infrastructure, enterprise Linux conventions, or the option of Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel. It is a sensible choice for database-adjacent workloads and software certified around Oracle Linux. For simpler VPS use, Debian, Ubuntu, or Rocky may be easier defaults.

Fit

Typical use cases

  • Oracle-aligned application stacks
  • RHEL-compatible services
  • Enterprise Linux testing
  • Database-adjacent workloads
  • Long-lived production hosts

Quick start

First commands

$ ssh root@<your-ip>
$ dnf upgrade -y
$ dnf install -y nginx

Specs

Image details

Package manager
dnf
Default user
root
Install size
About 2200 MB
Maintainer
Oracle
First release
2006
Lifecycle
endoflife.date

Available plans

Starter

1 vCPU, 3 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe SSD, 10 TB transfer

Standard

2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 30 GB NVMe SSD, 10 TB transfer

Performance

4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD, 10 TB transfer

Pro

8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe SSD, 10 TB transfer

Scale

16 vCPU, 64 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe SSD, 30 TB transfer

Regions

Available regions

Vinthill, Virginia, US

United States

Why pick Oracle Linux

Best fit when Oracle Linux compatibility or UEK matters.

RHEL-compatible conventions make it familiar for enterprise stacks.

Usually not the simplest default unless Oracle alignment is a real requirement.