September 2014 Summaries

Adding SSH keys to new virtual machines (VMs) has been simplified as users can now input their public SSH keys directly through the customer portal and deploy VMs pre-loaded with these keys. This new feature can be accessed via the "My SSH Keys" section on the portal's homepage. For users unfamiliar with SSH keys, there is an SSH tutorial available that provides a step-by-step guide on generating public and private keys. Feedback on this feature can be sent through the contact page or via Twitter at @Vultr.

Vultr Docs offers a comprehensive library of step-by-step tutorials designed to help users jump-start their projects, covering a wide range of topics such as various operating systems, Vultr features, and FAQs. The platform is continuously updated with new articles, and users have the opportunity to earn free cloud server credits by contributing new tutorials. Feedback is encouraged, with options to contact Vultr via their contact page or Twitter handle @Vultr.

Vultr, a cloud service provider, is celebrating a significant milestone of reaching 100,000 cloud server instances shortly after surpassing 30,000 instances just two months prior, highlighting their rapid growth and impact on the cloud market. To commemorate this achievement, they are offering a $1,000 account credit to the customer who launches the 100,000th instance, expected to happen within days. They emphasize continued innovation to enhance speed, efficiency, and reliability for their users, while also establishing contest terms that prohibit excessive instance launches to ensure fair play. The winner of the prize will receive the credit within 24 hours of reaching the milestone.

Custom iPXE scripts are now available as a new feature, allowing users to add their own scripts to netboot virtual machines with operating systems like CoreOS or custom distributions. This feature can be accessed by selecting "Custom ISO" as the operating system option on the deployment page.

Vultr has expanded its cloud hosting services by launching high-performance Enterprise SSD Cloud Servers in a new 300,000 square foot facility in Silicon Valley, offering businesses the opportunity to host servers in this strategic location for $0.007 per hour. This expansion is part of Vultr's ongoing global growth strategy, and they are eager to support innovative startups in the area. The company encourages users to share their experiences and feedback via Twitter, hinting at future expansions in other locations.

Vultr has introduced Multi-Core Series instances at its New Jersey location, offering configurations with up to 24 CPU cores, 64GB of RAM, and 100% SSD storage. The new large-instance plans are available through the company’s pricing page.

Vultr.com has initiated a Beta phase for launching SSD VPS instances with IPv6 connectivity, now available to all users in various locations including New Jersey, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Frankfurt, France, London, and Japan. Over recent months, their team has been actively deploying and testing IPv6 across these areas. The company plans to extend IPv6 connectivity to all their locations, and users are encouraged to follow @Vultr on Twitter for the latest updates.