Available Images
In Cloud VPS, system images serve as the basic template for the operating environment of instances, provided officially by ClawCloud. They cover a range of operating systems, including various Linux distributions and Windows operating systems, aiming to offer users flexible and efficient virtual private server solutions.
These images are meticulously configured to ensure the stability and security of the operating system and include a series of pre-installed software and tools to help users quickly set up the required application environment.
Whether for website hosting, application development, or data processing, users can easily choose the suitable image according to their needs to start and run their Cloud VPS instance in the shortest time, enhancing work efficiency and experience.
Image Catalog
Open Source System Images
| Type | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux | 8,9 | AlmaLinux is a community-driven open-source Linux distribution, serving as a replacement for CentOS, providing 1:1 binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, offering a stable and secure OS with broad community support. |
| ArchLinux | Rolling Update | Arch Linux is a lightweight, rolling-release open-source Linux distribution emphasizing simplicity and user customization, ideal for advanced users seeking flexibility and control, with extensive documentation and community support. |
| Ubuntu | 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) \n 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) | Ubuntu is a widely-used open-source GNU/Linux operating system focused on user-friendly desktop experience, offering the latest software and convenient installation tools, popular among personal users and developers. |
| CentOS Stream | 9,10 | CentOS Stream is the continuously updated version of CentOS, providing an opportunity to quickly access new features and fixes, suitable for developers and users who want to experience the latest technology. |
| CentOS | 7 (End of Life) | CentOS 7 is an open-source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), designed to provide enterprise users with a stable, secure, and free Linux environment. As this version has reached the end of life, users are advised to upgrade to newer versions to ensure ongoing security updates and support. |
| Debian | Bookworm (12)Bullseye (11) | Debian is a long-standing open-source Linux distribution known for its stability and security, with a rich package library, suitable for both servers and desktops, maintained by a global developer community, emphasizing free software principles. |
| Fedora | Cloud 40,41 | Fedora is an open-source Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat, aimed at providing users with the latest technology and innovations, supporting free software, suitable for developers and tech enthusiasts, and includes various advanced tools and features. |
| Rocky | 8,9 | Rocky Linux is the successor of CentOS, an open-source enterprise operating system designed to provide a stable and reliable alternative option fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ensuring a smooth transition for users after CentOS discontinuation. |
Windows Server®
| Type | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server® 2022 | Datacenter Edition: Chinese - China,English - United States | Windows Server® 2022 is Microsoft's latest generation server operating system designed to provide enhanced security, flexible cloud integration, and efficient management features, supporting containerization and virtualization technologies, meeting various needs of modern data centers and enterprise environments. It introduces several new features, including improved storage and network performance, stronger security mechanisms, and seamless connectivity with Azure cloud services, enabling enterprises to better address evolving IT demands and enhance overall operational efficiency. |
Change Operating System
To change the operating system, go to Client Area - My Products & Services, click "Reinstall," and select the desired operating system configuration to reinstall.
Note:
For Cloud VPS with Linux distributions, you can change to other Linux distributions after purchase, but switching to Windows Server is not supported. If the initial purchase is a Cloud VPS with Windows Server®, changing to a Linux distribution is not supported; you can only reset it to another Windows Server® image.