What Is a VDS Server?
A VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) is a virtual server created by partitioning a physical machine with KVM virtualization, with resources reserved exclusively for you. The vCores, RAM and NVMe disk space allocated to you are never shared with other users, so performance stays consistent even at peak hours. With full root or administrator access, you manage the operating system, software and security settings exactly the way you want.
The configurator on this page lets you set those resources without being tied to fixed plans. You can choose 2 to 24 vCores, 2 to 128 GB of RAM and 40 to 1000 GB of NVMe storage, and see the cost of your choices instantly in the package summary.
VDS vs VPS: What Is the Difference?
Both terms describe an isolated server created through virtualization, but the industry uses them in different ways. At many providers, a VPS is an economical model where processor power may be shared with other users on the same physical machine at busy times, while a VDS guarantees its CPU cores, RAM and disk. At BurtiNET there is no such split: on our VPS plans and on the servers on this page alike, vCPU, RAM and NVMe disk are reserved for you and the processor is never shared. In short, the difference is only the name; the infrastructure and prices are the same. You can compare ready-made plans on our VPS page or set each resource yourself with the configurator on this page. Browse ready-made virtual server plans
Ready-Made Plan or Custom Configuration?
Ready-made plans offer balanced ratios of CPU, RAM and disk and are enough for most web projects. If your workload falls outside those ratios, a custom VDS makes more sense: memory-heavy services such as Redis or Elasticsearch need few cores but plenty of RAM; video transcoding, build pipelines and compute-heavy jobs need many cores; backup and file servers need large amounts of disk space. Because you only increase the resource you actually need, you never pay for hardware you will not use.
Choosing a Cheap VDS: What to Check
VDS prices depend on four factors: the number of vCPUs, the amount of RAM, the NVMe disk space and the billing period. Options such as a Windows Server licence, an AMD EPYC processor or extra IP addresses are added to the total, and the configurator shows the effect of each choice instantly in the package summary. The longer the billing period, the lower the monthly cost.
When looking for an affordable server, do not judge by the price tag alone. Check whether the resources are really reserved for you, whether the disk is NVMe, and whether DDoS protection and backups are included in the price; a low-priced plan with a shared processor slows down at busy times. At BurtiNET the processor is never shared, DDoS protection and weekly backups are free, and if you are not satisfied you can request a refund within 3 days.
How to Size CPU, RAM and Disk
The right size depends on the software you run, and the values below are a good starting point. For a corporate website or a small WordPress installation, 2 vCores, 4 GB of RAM and 40–60 GB of NVMe are usually enough. For e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce, or servers hosting several sites, 4 vCores, 8 GB of RAM and 80–120 GB of disk are recommended. If you plan to run Windows Server, starting with at least 4 GB of RAM gives a smooth experience because of the operating system's own requirements.
On database servers, RAM is the most critical resource: keeping frequently used data in memory directly shortens query times. On game servers, the number of players and mods determines how much RAM you need, while single-core speed affects how smoothly the game runs. If you are unsure, start small: you can upgrade resources later, and your IP address and data stay the same.
Windows or Linux?
A Windows VDS is the right choice for .NET and ASP.NET applications, MSSQL databases, accounting and ERP software that only runs on Windows, and workspaces your team will use over Remote Desktop (RDP). In the operating system step you choose from current Windows Server editions, and the licence fee for the edition you pick is added to the total. Because of the operating system's own requirements, we recommend starting with at least 2 vCores and 4 GB of RAM.
A Linux VDS uses fewer resources and needs no licence fee, which makes it the natural choice for PHP, Node.js and Python applications, Docker containers, web and mail servers and game servers. You choose from distributions such as AlmaLinux, Debian, Ubuntu and Rocky Linux and connect to the server as root over SSH. If you are unsure which to pick, check which system your software supports; you can reinstall the server with a different operating system later.
Control Panel and Processor
The control panel step includes trial editions of cPanel and Plesk, panels such as CyberPanel and CentOS Web Panel, and ready-made applications such as n8n, WordPress and Docker CE; if you do not want a panel, you receive your server with a clean installation. For the processor you choose between Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC: Intel Xeon is the standard option, and AMD EPYC is available for an extra fee for workloads that need higher multi-core performance. Browse AMD EPYC plans
How to Buy: Order in 4 Steps
Renting a VDS takes a few minutes and needs no contract or long-term commitment:
1. Choose a plan. Pick a plan from the list above, or adjust the processor, memory and disk sliders in the configurator to fit your needs.
2. Set the billing period. Choose monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual billing; the longer the period, the lower the monthly cost.
3. Choose the software. Pick the operating system, control panel and processor type, and add extra IP addresses if you need them. A weekly backup is included free of charge with every configuration.
4. Complete the payment. Check the total in the package summary and click "Get Started" to go to the cart. Once payment is confirmed, your server is provisioned automatically and the connection details are sent to your email.
Why an Istanbul Data Center?
Our servers run in Mars Data Center in Istanbul. Latency as low as 1 ms for users in Turkey makes websites, online stores and game servers respond noticeably faster. Keeping data in Turkey also makes KVKK (Turkish data protection law) compliance easier. Redundant connectivity through three independent internet providers, free DDoS protection and 24/7 technical support are standard parts of the infrastructure. Germany and USA locations are coming soon.