How does the Kyiv facility cope with power outages?
The facility is equipped with uninterruptible power supplies and diesel generators with fuel reserves. When grid power is interrupted, batteries take over instantly and generators start automatically, keeping servers running for extended periods. Multiple carrier connections protect against the loss of any single network provider. These measures have been tested under real conditions in recent years. We still recommend keeping off-site backups of important data, ideally in another country, so that you can recover even in exceptional circumstances. Status updates are sent by email during any extended incident.
Why do Linux and Windows plans use different storage?
Linux plans use NVMe drives because Linux web servers, databases and development tools benefit most from NVMe's very low latency and high parallelism. Windows plans use SSDs, which offer solid performance and larger capacity for Windows applications such as accounting packages and Remote Desktop sessions. Both storage types are mirrored inside the host. If you need NVMe performance for a specific Windows workload, contact support before ordering and we will explain what is possible at this location. Most customers never need to think about it.
Can I host a Ukrainian news or media site?
Yes. Ukrainian media outlets need hosting that stays online during traffic spikes and under hostile conditions. Combine a mid-range NVMe Linux plan with full-page caching and a CDN for images and video. Unmetered traffic means a major story does not create an unexpected bill. Harden the server, keep software updated and use strong authentication for editors, since media sites are frequent targets of attacks. Keep off-site backups in another country as an additional safeguard for your archive. Many outlets also mirror their archive abroad.
Is a Kyiv VPS suitable for IT companies and outsourcing teams?
Yes. Ukraine's IT sector serves clients around the world, and many teams need local infrastructure for staging, CI and internal tools. A Kyiv server keeps these systems close to developers, making builds and deployments fast. Linux plans' NVMe shortens Kyiv build times. Many companies also keep a mirror of critical systems in another country, combining a Kyiv server for day-to-day work with a European location for redundancy. Teams in Lviv and Dnipro benefit equally. Many Ukrainian product companies work exactly this way.
Will Ukrainian text and Cyrillic domains work correctly?
Yes. Letters such as і, ї, є and ґ are handled natively by UTF-8, the default encoding on our images. Create databases with utf8mb4 and a suitable collation for Ukrainian sorting. Domains under .укр resolve through punycode like any other IDN. Older Ukrainian sites in KOI8-U need converting during migration, otherwise text turns to gibberish. Ukrainian and English versions can live side by side on one server, with hreflang tags pointing each reader to the right language and keeping search engines clear about which page targets which audience.
Can NGOs and volunteer projects use Ukrainian servers?
Yes. Many humanitarian organisations, volunteer groups and civic projects need affordable, reliable infrastructure in Ukraine for coordination portals, donation sites and communication tools. Our Kyiv plans offer free setup, monthly billing and payment by PayPal, card or cryptocurrency, which suits organisations funded from several countries. Choose a plan that matches your expected load, and keep backups outside the country. Contact support if your organisation has specific requirements, and we will explain what the location can offer. We understand that budgets for such work are tight.
Can I run 1C, BAS or M.E.Doc on a Windows VPS?
Many Ukrainian businesses run accounting and reporting software such as BAS or M.E.Doc on Windows. A Kyiv Windows plan lets staff access it through Remote Desktop from several offices or from home, with data stored on a server rather than on individual computers. Allocate memory according to the number of users, keep Windows updated and schedule backups of the application database to a separate location. Confirm that your software licences allow installation on a virtual server before deploying. Staff in several cities can share one database this way.
What support is provided?
Our engineers handle hardware replacement, forced restarts, operating-system reinstalls and network investigations at the Kyiv facility, including coordination with carriers during outages. Kyiv software maintenance is yours. Tickets are answered at any hour, and Ukrainian- or Russian-language tickets are welcome alongside English. Host-side clues are always shared. We know that reliability matters especially here. Ukrainian-language tickets are welcome, and status updates are emailed during any extended incident affecting the Kyiv facility or its carriers. Keep an off-site copy of critical data in another country as well.
