Virtual Machines
Deploy high-performance compute instances - in seconds. Powered by high-frequency AMD EPYC CPUs and a fully redundant all-flash storage architecture.
Packages
Whether you’re running CPU-intensive applications or in-memory data manipulation we’ve a package suited to your needs.
CPU Optimized(“Rocks”)
Harnessing the true potential of high-frequency AMD EPYC CPUs, with up to 96 vCores, our Rock packages are ideally suited to CPU-intensive applications.
Memory Optimized(“Boulders”)
Offering up to 960GB of memory, Boulder virtual machines are perfect for real-time data processing, databases and frequent in-memory applications.
Harness even more power with dedicated CPUs
You can now configure any virtual machine to use dedicated vCPUs for greater flexibility and processing power.
The Katapult
Difference
Hardware
Industry-leading CPUs
Capable of the most strenuous workloads thanks to high-frequency AMD EPYC chips. High-memory solutions are also available.
Clustered Storage
We utilize a distributed storage architecture with no single points of failure and store three replicas of system disks at no extra cost.
High Availability
Engineered for resilience, node failover ensures vital compute resources stay online.
Network
Pooled Outbound Transfer
Each virtual machine provides an amount of free transfer dependant on its size, this transfer allowance is pooled across all virtual machines in your organization for maximum flexibility.
Inclusive DDoS Protection
Mitigating a wide range of attacks our real-time and fully automated DDoS protection is included with every virtual machine.
Free Inbound/Internal Transfer
Transfer to Katapult data centers and internal transfer between storage locations or virtual machines comes at no cost.
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OS Templates
Deploy in seconds with our ready-to-go OS templates.
Ubuntu
18.04
20.04
Debian
9.1
10.2
CentOS
7.7
8.0
Fedora
32
Katapult supports all major linux distributions.
Custom Deployments
Deployment options suited to a more bespoke use case.
Disk Template
Deploy disk snapshots as new machines.
Custom ISO
Boot from your own ISO file.
Block Data Import
Import block data from a given URI.
State-of-the-art Hardware
We believe you get what you pay for so we spend whatever's needed for the best reliability and performance. We never cut corners and we feel that shows. Why not try us out to see for yourself?
Global Reach
Deploy virtual infrastructure near your customers.
Steps to get started
Everything you need to launch your first Katapult virtual machine.
- 1
Sign up
Sign up and receive a £100 kick start voucher.
- 2
Configure
Read our getting started guideopens in new tab to learn how to deploy your first virtual machine with one of our provided OS templates, or provide your own.
- 3
Deploy
Watch as your machine is deployed in seconds!
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Katapult and billing. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please contact our friendly team.
What’s the difference between your packages?
Rock packages are typically higher in CPU vCores whereas the Boulder packages provide greater memory.
How do I access my virtual machine?
We recommend connecting via an SSH client but we also provide a web-based terminal/console interface accessible from the virtual machine’s pages in the Katapult Console.
What is my server password?
Unless you define a root password we’ll randomly generate one for you. You can find the randomly generated password on the virtual machine details page within the Katapult Console. For security purposes the password will only remain accessible for a short period post deployment.
Can we login using SSH Keys?
From the Katapult Console you can upload one or more public SSH keys which can be pushed to your virtual machine at creation. You can also change the available SSH keys at any time. This requires that the Katapult Agent be installed on your machine.
Do you allow the modification of DNS?
You can alter the DNS for a given domain name, and also modify reverse DNS values from within the Katapult Console.
Can I change packages in the future?
You’re able to change packages (both up and down) at any time.
What’s the hardware specification in your machines?
We utilise industry-leading technology from the likes of AMD, Storpool, VAST and much more. You can read all about our hardware choices on our technology page.
Do you offer managed services?
Katapult virtual machines are sold unmanaged. Our sister company Krystal Hosting offers management on select services and some of them happen to be powered by Katapult infrastructure.
Do you offer a web-based terminal/console interface?
We do. You can access it via the Katapult Console in the virtual machine’s pages.
Do you offer bespoke system specifications?
If you have a particular bespoke system specification that does not match any of the packages offered, please reach out to team@katapult.io and we’ll see if we can accommodate your needs.
Is Katapult certified in any way?
Yes! Our infrastructure / data centers have been certified as per the ISO 27001 specification.
Do you support multiple IP addresses per machine?
You can add additional IP addresses to your virtual machine at any time. IPv4 addresses are chargeable but IPv6 addresses are available free of charge.
What storage do virtual machines use?
Katapult's block storage disks are provided on a high-performance all-NVMe flash Software-Defined Storage cluster which maintains 3 resilient copies of all data for maximum redundancy.
How do you bill for virtual machines?
We’re very transparent with our pricing and typically only charge for resources while a machine is running. We break charges down into monthly and hourly rates. You can find out more on our pricing page.
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