Question 1

Methodology of the benchmarks

Accepted Answer

What is the benchmark score?

The score indicated on our site corresponds to the multi-threaded score on the server concerned, calculated by the GeekBench 4 tool, running under Ubuntu 20.04. This represents the "raw" performance of the machine at the CPU level, and allows a quick comparison of the CPU potential of the offers we have. If you want more information, you will find the precise explanation of the tests performed in this document.

Can I run a benchmark myself?

You can run this benchmark software yourself if you wish, and this on any Linux server (we advise you to run it under Ubuntu 20.04). The execution is very simple, and is done in a few command lines:

wget https://cdn.geekbench.com/Geekbench-4.3.3-Linux.tar.gztar xvf Geekbench-4.3.3-Linux.tar.gzcd Geekbench-4.3.3-Linux./geekbench4

The tool will then calculate the benchmark of your server (which can take 10 to 15 minutes), and will then display a link containing the result. The scores displayed on our site correspond to the "Multi-Core Score" box.

Are benchmark scores guaranteed?

On our VPS offers, the benchmark score is not guaranteed: The VPS offer corresponds to shared resources, which are not dedicated. Although you should have no problem getting the most out of your CPU when you need it, it is possible that your server's benchmark score may go up or down depending on the time of day

Question 2

How to enable RDP connection on Ubuntu Desktop

Accepted Answer

||| This guide allows you to enable RDP on a Ubuntu Desktop server, however since RDP is not optimized for Linux we recommend using a VNC service instead if you need smoothness.

After installing Ubuntu Desktop, you can activate an RDP service to connect to your Ubuntu Desktop server via the Remote Desktop Connection software on Windows or Microsoft Remote Desktop on Linux and MacOS.

|| Our guide is based on Ubuntu 20.04

|| If you have not installed Ubuntu Desktop, you can follow our guide.

Connect in SSH to your VPS server
Install the xrdp package:

sudo apt install xrdp -y
Add the user xrdp to the ssl-certs group so that he can access the file /etc/ssl/private/ssl-cert-snakeoil.key:

sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert
Restart the xrdp service to take these changes into account:

sudo systemctl restart xrdp
Login to the VPS IP from the Remote Desktop Connection software on Windows or Microsoft Remote Desktop on Linux and MacOS with the username and password of your VPS.
You have good access to the Ubuntu Desktop in RDP

||| On high resolutions XRDP can be particularly slow, we recommend setting a lower resolution on your RDP connection software if necessary.

||| Although RDP easily allows remote access to your VPS server, it is not fully optimized for a Linux system.

Question 3

What payment methods do we accept ?

Accepted Answer

The following payment methods are offered by default to all our customers, and are available immediately when ordering or renewing a service.

PayPal
Carte Bancaire (CB, Visa, MasterCard and American Express)
Cryptocurrencies¹ : Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dai, Dogecoin, Ethereum et Litecoin
SEPA Bank transfer²
SEPA Direct debit³

|| ¹ Cryptocurrencies : This payment method is not available for dedicated servers. | ² SEPA Bank transfer : Payments are confirmed within 24 to 48 working hours depending on the interbank delay. In case of renewal it is necessary to make the payment at least 72 hours before the due date to avoid the suspension of the service. Learn more about this payment method ||| ³ SEPA Direct debit : Available only for renewals. After registering your bank details, it is necessary to contact our support to activate the automatic renewal of your services on this payment method. This method can be activated up to 7 days before the expiration of a service.

Question 4

How do I reinstall an OpenVZ VPS?

Accepted Answer

||| This article refers to a depreciated offer

First you need to access the management panel of your OpenVZ VPS and then click on the Manage button next to the VPS concerned:

A multitude of functionalities for the day-to-day management of the OpenVZ VPS are available:

To reinstall the server click on Reinstall :

A list of operating systems available for the VPS appears:

Just select the OS of your choice plus click on Reinstall, the reinstallation then takes 5 to 10 minutes.

|| Available operating systems may vary depending on the VPS offering you have. The offer being depreciated there is no more addition of new systems.

Question 5

How to turn off, turn on or reboot a VPS KVM?

Accepted Answer

You can turn off, turn on or restart the VPS from the panel by clicking on the button of your choice:

Question 6

How to access the console of a VPS KVM?

Accepted Answer

The VPS KVM includes a noVNC access available on the management panel. To access it, you must first connect to the VPS KVM management panel and then click on the Console button:

It then opens a console to access your VPS :

| If you see a black screen don't hesitate to press Enter several times on your keyboard to exit the standby VPS.

|| The VNC console is very useful in case of loss of network access to your VPS due to a bad handling

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