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IBM Cloud Virtual Servers

by IBM · Since 2019
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Quick facts
VendorIBM
Year launched2019
StatusActive
Location1 New Orchard Road Armonk, New York 10504-1722 United States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About IBM Cloud Virtual Servers

IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC is an enterprise‑grade cloud compute service that lets organizations quickly launch scalable virtual machines within an isolated Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment.

IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC is an enterprise‑grade cloud compute service that lets organizations quickly launch scalable virtual machines within an isolated Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment. It integrates deeply with the wider IBM Cloud ecosystem, giving users high‑performance networking up to 80 Gbps, robust security controls like KYOK/BYOK and FIPS compliance, and developer‑friendly APIs for automated provisioning and tooling integration. Built for modern workloads — from business applications and AI workloads to SAP HANA and hybrid cloud deployments — the service supports both multi‑tenant and single‑tenant dedicated host options. Through flexible instance profiles like Balanced, Compute, Memory, Ultra‑High Memory and GPU/AI accelerators, users can tailor resources to specific needs. In‑app marketplace support enables additional software images and third‑party ISV offerings to be purchased directly through the IBM Cloud catalog. With global availability zones across multiple regions, this service is suitable for businesses requiring high availability, global reach, and regulated security, though it can be complex for newcomers due to the breadth of configuration options.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fast deployment of virtual servers ensures minimal downtime for web applications and services.
  • High security measures protect sensitive data across public, private, and hybrid cloud setups.
  • Customizable server configurations allow businesses to tailor resources to specific workloads.
  • Elastic infrastructure enables scaling resources up or down based on demand and usage patterns.
  • Robust API integration simplifies automation and connection with other IBM and third-party services.
Cons
  • Occasional server downtime may disrupt critical applications and reduce reliability.
  • Aggressive decommissioning of services forces migration, causing operational interruptions.
  • Instance monitoring lacks detailed analytics and comprehensive resource tracking tools.
  • Backup solutions often require third-party services, adding extra complexity and cost.
  • Some advanced programming language support is missing or inconsistently available across servers.

Features

Key features

High Scalability

Rapidly provision scalable virtual servers with flexible instance profiles.

High Network Throughput

Up to 80 Gbps networking performance.

Multi‑tenant Deployment

Public shared compute for cost‑efficient scaling.

Dedicated Host Deployment

Single‑tenant secure hosts for sensitive workloads.

Security Rich

Supports KYOK/BYOK and FIPS‑level certifications.

REST API Integration

Works with REST API for automation and tooling.

AI Accelerators

GPU/AI accelerator choices for machine learning workloads.

Additional features

Flexible Networking

Supports private and public network isolation within the VPC environment.

High Production Workloads

Optimized for enterprise-grade applications and critical workloads.

In-App Marketplace

Access to IBM Cloud catalog to deploy software images and add-ons.

Developer Tools

REST API, CLI, and SDK support for automation and scripting.

Hybrid Cloud Integration

Seamlessly works with on-premises and other cloud environments.

AI & GPU Support

Enables running AI models with dedicated GPU resources in the cloud.

Monitoring and Logging

Basic built-in monitoring and logging via IBM Cloud console and API.

Security Options

Support for KYOK, BYOK, encryption, and compliance standards.

Choice of Deployment

Offers multi-tenant public deployment or single-tenant dedicated hosts.

Trusted Partnerships

Supports enterprise applications from SAP, Red Hat, and other trusted vendors.

Fault Tolerance

Strengthen high availability and prevent under or over-utilization of key workloads.

Developer-Friendly

Easy integration into existing DevOps and cloud management tools.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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