VSOS: SOSETH virtual machine hosting
VSOS is SOSETH’s virtual machine hosting service. We provide virtual servers to students and student organizations free of charge, whether you need your own mail server, a Minecraft server, or something else entirely.
What you get
- Your own VM with Debian or Ubuntu, reachable over SSH at
hostname.vsos.ethz.ch - The SSH portal to manage your VM, even when it is unreachable over the network
Request a VM
Request a VM through VMWiz. During the resource shortage, VMWiz only asks for your email address and adds you to the waitlist.
Already have a VM?
You can manage your VM yourself with the SSH portal: request more resources, open the serial console, reboot it, or regain access if you get locked out.
The support page explains how to connect to your VM and reach the VSOS team.
Infrastructure
Our virtualization cluster hosts virtual servers for SOSETH, other student organizations, and students. We use Proxmox PVE to administer the VMs.
Join the Team
Curious about what runs behind your VM? We always need people to keep our cluster running and to expand it. Just write to us:
Sponsors
Our project has been supported by:
e-na'bel Foundation
The foundation e-na’bel helped finance the setup of our cluster. It emerged from the AMIV publishing house and supports student projects.
IT Services of ETH Zurich
Without the IT Services of ETH Zurich, our project would hardly be possible. They provide our space in the server room and our network connection, and help us with other technical matters.