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Virtual machines
Virtual machines on an open OpenStack cloud — operated in European data centers by Yorizon, featuring KVM virtualization, a self-service portal, and full compliance with EU law.
Platform, DevOps, and engineering teams that want to run applications, databases, and development environments in self-service on a sovereign, OpenStack-based European cloud.
What Yorizon delivers
Self-service VMs via portal and OpenStack API
AMD EPYC 9754, flexible RAM configuration 8-2,048 GB
Linux and Windows images in the catalog
Vertical and horizontal scaling
Live migration without downtime
SDN with floating IPs and security groups
Console access from the web portal
Architecture & Technology
KVM/Nova (Compute) + Neutron/OVN (network) + Ceph (storage) -- deployed and operated via OSISM based on the Sovereign Cloud Stack. Hardware made in Germany, timber-built data centers with PUE below 1.1.
Security & Sovereignty
EU data residency, no US Cloud Act
Hypervisor isolation via KVM
Tenant separation in Keystone
Roadmap for ISO 27001, BSI C5
Service Level
99.9% monthly availability
Live migration for maintenance without downtime
90 min response time for critical incidents
Tiered service credits
Which operating systems are supported?
Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS derivatives, Windows Server, and more via image catalog. Bring your own image is possible, and Cloud-Init is supported.
How does Yorizon differ from AWS EC2?
OpenStack-based infrastructure instead of a proprietary AWS stack, EU data storage instead of US jurisdiction, without vendor lock-in - migration possible in all directions.
How does provisioning work?
Self-service via the Yorizon portal or OpenStack Nova API. The Terraform provider fully supports infrastructure-as-code workflows.
What happens during maintenance?
Live migration without downtime is standard. Scheduled maintenance takes place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., with three working days' notice for customer-relevant interventions.
Can I migrate from VMware or Hyper-V?
Yes, Yorizon offers open standards and import interfaces for VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox workloads. Specific migration paths are discussed during onboarding.
