Frequently Asked Questions

What is VKube by V Systems?

VKube is a Kubernetes-based container service for developers and enterprises to run containerized applications on the cloud, without installing and operating the Kubernetes control plane or worker nodes. Users can deploy and manage services through the web platform (opens new window) or by using the market-cli command line.

Why should I use VKube?

VKube offers highly convenient services with an easy-to-use interface and simple pricing model.

Transparent, affordable pricing

Ultra-competitive fees from $0.0025 per hour
Pay only for what you use, with no upfront or hidden fees
Enjoy free persistent storage and location selection

Optimized capabilities

Multiple locations available, from North America to Tokyo
Supporting bandwidth throttling for containers
Pod-level network & memory monitoring, user-level container GPU monitoring

Prioritizing your privacy and security

VKube never accesses or stores your personal data
Pay with digital assets for an extra layer of privacy
Open-source project powered by V Systems Web3 ecosystem

Where is VKube available?

VKube is not geo-restricted, and it is available in all countries.

How much does VKube cost?

The minimum fee for VKube is $0.0025 per hour for each service you create. Once you’ve created and paid for the order, you won’t be charged any additional fee. With VKube, you only pay for what you use, as you use it, with no minimum fee or upfront payment. Find more information by visiting the dashboard (opens new window).

How do I top up on VKube?

You can purchase VKube services with VSYS coins or fiat via PayPal. You can purchase VSYS on several exchanges (opens new window), including OKX, Huobi, and Kucoin. Once you have bought VSYS coins, you can transfer them to your VKube wallet:

Log in on VKube (opens new window)
Click on your avatar in the top right corner
Select "Account" to view your VKube account public address
Send your VSYS from the exchange to your VKube account public address
Wait for your VSYS to reach your account

About VKube’s services

Which operating systems does VKube support?

VKube supports the Ubuntu operating system.

What is VKube container runtime?

VKube uses Containerd.

What is a Resource Unit?

VKube charges you only for the Resource Units you select, starting from $0.0025 per hour. Resource Units are calculated in the following way: n Resource Unit = n Gi and n*8 Gi of persistent storage

You can select from the following options:

1 Resource Unit
2 Resource Units
4 Resource Units
8 Resource Units
16 Resource Units

For more information, please view our Developer resources (opens new window).

What happens after the expiration date of a container?

Once a container expires, the container in the service pod will shut down automatically, and the data in the persistent storage and containers' logs will be cleaned. If you want to extend the service, you should renew the service manually by clicking on My Service > Renew.

I need to access my past logs. How can I view them?

If you need to review your past data, please select "Persistent storage" when placing the order. By doing so, the container data will be saved in the host path of the node. To access your data, please set up sidecar containers.

Is there any restriction on the server resource usage of each container?

Yes. By keeping in mind that y is the available CPU resource for the pod, n represents the resource unit and pod memory, m is the total memory of the host node, and x is the total CPU resource of the host node, the limits are as follows:

The CPU usage limitation is calculated by the following equation: y = (n /m) * x
The network throughput limit per pod is 10Mi * n by default
The available host path port limit is n host posts
The memory limit is less than n Gi

For reference (opens new window)

Can I upgrade/downgrade the resource unit for an existing container?

Currently, VKube doesn't support the upgrading/downgrading of resource units.

Can I extend the service duration of existing containers?

Yes. After logging in, select My Service on the left menu, click on Renew, and pay for renewing the order and extending the duration of the service.

I have a feature request or suggestions

If you have any problem that you don't know how to figure out, you can contact our support service. Our support service is available at support@v.systems. They will reply within 24h.

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