Linux Server

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Basics

Understand the basic working principles of Linux VMs and dive into the terminology and concepts.

Getting started

Manage your Linux Server effectively. Learn how to create, manage and delete instances.

How-tos

Learn how to perform common tasks and operations with Linux Server, such as updates, backups and recoveries.

Reference

Find other documentations and resources related to Linux Server.

Release notes

Discover what's new, including added features, bug fixes and deprecation notices.

Latest updates

• announcement

  Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is now available in STACKIT

  Apr 28, 2026

  We are thrilled to announce that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed “Resolute Raccoon,” is now officially available.
  It comes fully compatible with STACKIT’s hardened infrastructure and EU-based data privacy standards.

  What’s New in Resolute Raccoon?

  • Linux Kernel 7.0: Significant improvements in scheduler efficiency and native support for the latest enterprise hardware.
  • TPM-Backed Encryption: Enhanced security with hardware-backed full-disk encryption available by default for cloud instances.
  • Memory-Safe Components: A major shift toward memory-safe languages (Rust/Go) for core system utilities to mitigate common security vulnerabilities.

  Support Lifecycle

  As an LTS release, Resolute Raccoon is built for the long haul:

  • Standard Security Maintenance: Until April 2031.
  • Legacy Support (ESM): Available through 2036.

  Our Help Center is always at your disposal if you have any questions.

• announcement

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux images are now available in region EU02

  Mar 23, 2026

  We would like to announce that Red Hat Enterprise Linux images are now available to use in region EU02.

  Currently only x86_64 CPU architecture is supported.

  Our Help Center is always at your disposal if you have any questions.

STACKIT Server Release notes