Debian/GNU Linux is the undisputed champion of operating system stability, making it the bedrock for serious cloud applications. Debian is famous for its commitment to free software and its unwavering focus on reliability, making it the perfect choice for users who prioritize security and stability over cutting-edge releases.
Kamatera’s Debian/GNU Linux VPS hosting delivers the legendary stability, vast package ecosystem, and ultimate freedom you demand from a cloud operating system. For developers and businesses seeking bulletproof reliability, Debian/GNU Linux combined with Kamatera’s enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure offers a foundation that is second to none on the cloud.
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Debian is a free and open-source Linux distribution known for its stability, security, and extensive software repositories. It’s one of the oldest and most respected Linux distributions, serving as the foundation for many other popular distributions including Ubuntu. Debian is particularly favored for servers due to its reliability and long-term support.
Debian follows a rigorous testing process, ensuring its stable releases are robust and rarely fail. Its commitment to long-term support (LTS) and timely security patches makes it the gold standard for production server environments.
Its key technical advantage is its use of the APT (advanced package tool) system, which provides access to over 59,000 carefully maintained software packages, resolving dependencies cleanly and guaranteeing system integrity.
Debian is the base for numerous other Linux distributions (like Ubuntu, Kali Linux, and Linux Mint). Its clean, non-opinionated structure makes it easy for system administrators to strip it down to a minimal footprint or customize it exactly to their unique application needs.
With Debian’s conservative update approach, you schedule maintenance windows on your terms rather than racing to apply disruptive updates. Security patches are thoroughly tested and rarely introduce breaking changes, reducing the risk associated with updates.
Debian’s efficiency means you can run more services on less hardware. The minimal resource overhead, combined with stable performance over time, extends hardware lifecycles and reduces infrastructure costs. Additionally, the extensive package repository eliminates licensing costs for common server software.
The recommended minimum system requirements for installing Debian are at least 512MB of memory, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of hard disk space. For more detailed information, refer to the installation guide.
Absolutely. A key benefit of our cloud platform is instant scalability. You can quickly and easily increase or decrease your vCPU, RAM, and SSD storage through the Kamatera cloud console at any time, usually without requiring a full server reboot.
Debian prioritizes stability and free software principles over cutting-edge features. It has longer release cycles, more conservative package updates, and stricter adherence to open-source licensing. Ubuntu is based on Debian but releases more frequently with newer software. CentOS/RHEL follows a different package management system (RPM vs DEB) and targets enterprise environments differently.
Yes. Debian includes Certbot in its repositories, making it simple to obtain and automatically renew Let’s Encrypt SSL/TLS certificates for your web servers and applications.
We provide a 99.95% uptime SLA. Our redundant infrastructure, multiple network carriers, and proactive cloud monitoring ensure maximum availability for your Debian servers.
During the 30-day trial period, you may create one server with a configuration costing up to $100. You will have 1000 GB of free traffic available. Customers must provide a valid credit card to start the trial, but the card will not be charged if you stay within the usage limits stated above. If you wish to cancel the free trial, you can simply terminate your server without incurring any charges. However, if you do not cancel before the trial ends, we will begin charging for services used.
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You can also follow the step-by-step guides in our knowledgebase.
Debian excels across diverse server workloads:
Web hosting: Apache, NGINX, and modern web frameworks all have first-class Debian support. The LAMP and LEMP stacks on Debian power millions of websites worldwide.
Database services: PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, MongoDB, and Redis run exceptionally well on Debian’s stable kernel and consistent I/O performance.
Application servers: Java application servers, Python WSGI applications, Node.js services, and Ruby on Rails deployments find Debian’s stability ideal for production environments.
Container hosts: Docker, Kubernetes, and LXC container platforms run reliably on Debian, benefiting from the stable kernel and mature networking stack.
Mail servers: Postfix, Dovecot, and complete mail server stacks leverage Debian’s security track record and reliable uptime.
DNS and network services: BIND, Unbound, and other critical network services benefit from Debian’s stability and security focus.
Development and CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, and custom build pipelines run on Debian servers, providing consistent build environments.