Vultr Glossary

Updated on January 22, 2025

The Vultr Glossary helps you understand all the cloud services and tools that Vultr offers. It explains each part of Vultr's platform in simple terms, from setting up servers to managing storage and security. You'll find detailed information about pricing, features, and technical support, along with helpful links to learn more. This guide is designed to be your main reference for anything you need to know about using Vultr's cloud services.

Billing & Pricing

This section covers billing cycles, cost estimation, usage tracking, and promotional programs designed to help users optimize their cloud spending and maintain budget control. Learn More About Account Billing

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  • Hourly Billing: A flexible billing model where users are charged by the hour for resource usage. Billing begins when a resource is created and ends when it's destroyed.
  • Monthly Billing: A billing option that provides a predictable monthly rate for consistent resource usage. While resources are still metered hourly, the monthly billing option can offer better rates for stable, long-term deployments compared to pure hourly billing.
  • Promotional Credits: Special credits offered to new users or during promotional periods that can be applied to any Vultr service. These credits typically have an expiration date and specific terms of use. They can be used to test services or offset initial infrastructure costs. View Promotional Credits Codes.

Cloud Orchestration

Tools and services for automating and managing cloud resources at scale. This includes container orchestration, Kubernetes management, automated deployment configurations, and multi-cloud management capabilities that help users efficiently deploy and manage their applications across the cloud infrastructure.

Compliance & Governance

Features and certifications that ensure Vultr's infrastructure meets various regulatory requirements and security standards. This section covers data protection regulations, audit capabilities, and compliance frameworks that help organizations maintain their regulatory obligations while using cloud services. Vultr Security and Compliance

Core Infrastructure Products

The fundamental computing and database services that form the backbone of Vultr's cloud platform. This encompasses various compute instances, bare metal servers, GPU-accelerated computing, and managed databases services, providing the essential building blocks for cloud deployments.

Developer Tools & Integrations

Resources and utilities designed to help developers interact with and manage Vultr's infrastructure programmatically. Includes APIs, SDKs, CLI tools, and infrastructure-as-code capabilities that enable automation and integration with development workflows.

Global Infrastructure

Vultr's worldwide network of data centers and edge locations, designed to provide low-latency access and high availability. This section covers the geographic distribution of resources, redundancy features, and optimization tools for global deployments.

Management & Automation

Administrative tools and features for monitoring, maintaining, and automating cloud resources. Includes backup solutions, monitoring systems, management interfaces, and automation capabilities that help users efficiently operate their cloud infrastructure.

Networking

Comprehensive networking services and features that enable secure and efficient data transmission. Covers everything from basic connectivity to advanced features like load balancing, CDN services, DDoS protection, and private networking options.

Operating Systems & Images

Pre-configured and custom system images available for deployment on Vultr's infrastructure. Includes various operating system options, application templates, and custom image capabilities that provide flexibility in deployment configurations.

Security

Features and tools designed to protect cloud resources and data. Encompasses encryption, access control, authentication mechanisms, and network security features that help maintain the security and integrity of cloud deployments.

Storage Solutions

Various storage options and services available on the Vultr platform. Includes block storage, object storage, and specialized storage solutions designed to meet different performance, capacity, and redundancy requirements.

Support & Community

Resources and channels available for getting help, sharing knowledge, and engaging with other Vultr users. Covers technical support options, community forums, documentation, and programs that help users maximize their use of Vultr services.