Because each VPS has its own kernel, KVM supports running a different operating system than the host (including Windows), offers stronger isolation between tenants, and doesn't quietly share resources the way some container-based platforms can under load.
Container-based virtualization (like OpenVZ) shares a single host kernel across accounts, which can be lighter-weight but offers less isolation and is limited to Linux guests running the same kernel version as the host.
KVM generally offers stronger isolation and broader OS support; OpenVZ can be more resource-efficient for very high-density hosting. For most VPS use cases, KVM is the modern standard.
Yes, since KVM supports independent guest kernels, Windows Server templates are commonly available alongside Linux.
Yes, every VPS For Life plan runs on KVM virtualization.
Yes, full root or administrator access is standard on KVM-based VPS plans.
Full root access and independent kernel isolation — starting at $4.95/month.
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