Operating System Images
An operating system (OS) image is a pre-configured representation of an operating system used for creating and deploying virtual machines (VMs). It includes all the necessary files, configurations, and settings needed to run the operating system in a virtualized environment. These OS images contain a fully installed and configured operating system, including system libraries, application software, and system settings essential for the functionality and performance of the virtual machine. By using OS images, administrators can quickly and consistently deploy multiple instances of virtual machines, ensuring uniformity and reducing the time required for installation and setup. Choose from our range of images, including those pre-installed with NVIDIA drivers and the CUDA toolkit, compatible with our GPU offerings.
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Images offered by Hyperstack
Choose from our wide selection of available images, including both Windows-based and Linux-based distributions. The availability of these OS images for virtual machines in Hyperstack depends on the region where your environment is deployed. See the tables below to find out which regions offer your desired image.
Linux-based
| Flavor | CANADA-1 | NORWAY-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS | ✅ | ✅ |
| CentOS 9 | ❌ | ✅ |
| Debian 10 | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fedora 36 | ❌ | ✅ |
To learn more about Hyperstack's Ubuntu images, click here.
Windows
| Flavor | CANADA-1 | NORWAY-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Server 2022 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Server 2019 | ✅ | ✅ |
| 11 Pro | ❌ | ✅ |
| 10 Pro | ✅ | ✅ |
Currently, Hyperstack virtual machines do not provide Windows licenses.
Ubuntu images offered by Hyperstack
To select an Ubuntu image for a new virtual machine, simply choose your desired image from the dropdown menu in the "Choose an image" section of the "Deploy Virtual Machine" page. Explore details about each Ubuntu image provided by Hyperstack below.
When deploying a virtual machine via the API, use the API Image Name provided in the tables below and specify it in the image_name field.
Driver/CUDA pre-installed images
Hyperstack now provides Ubuntu images pre-installed with NexGen-supported NVIDIA drivers and CUDA toolkit, streamlining the deployment process for virtual machines. These images significantly reduce the required build time for a new virtual machine, saving 15-20 minutes compared to our existing images. Additionally, since the drivers and CUDA toolkit are already installed, there's no need for an additional reboot of the VM after deployment.
We offer pre-installed images with NVIDIA driver/CUDA for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS. In both cases, the image includes NVIDIA driver R535 and CUDA toolkit 12.2.
| Hyperstack Image Name | API Image Name | Distribution | NVIDIA Driver | CUDA Toolkit | Shipped With Kernel Version | Kernel Version Installed on Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server 20.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | Ubuntu 20.04 | R535 | 12.2 | 5.4 (GA) | 5.15 (HWE) |
| Server 22.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS R535 CUDA 12.2 | Ubuntu 22.04 | R535 | 12.2 | 5.15 (GA) | 6.5 (HWE) |
These driver/CUDA pre-installed images are now available for use in both the CANADA-1 and NORWAY-1 regions.
Vanilla images (no driver/CUDA installed)
Alongside the driver/CUDA pre-installed images, we offer "vanilla" images for both Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS. These images come without any pre-installed driver/CUDA and are suitable for CPU-only virtual machines or situations where you prefer to install custom NVIDIA drivers and CUDA toolkit for your VM.
Region NORWAY-1
| Hyperstack Image Name | API Image Name | Distribution | NVIDIA Driver | CUDA Toolkit | Shipped With Kernel Version | Kernel Version Installed on Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server 20.04 LTS | Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS | Ubuntu 20.04 | Not installed | Not installed | 5.4 (GA) | 5.15 (HWE) |
| Server 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu 22.04 | Not installed | Not installed | 5.15 (GA) | 6.5 (HWE) |
Region CANADA-1
| Hyperstack Image Name | API Image Name | Distribution | NVIDIA Driver | CUDA Toolkit | Shipped With Kernel Version | Kernel Version Installed on Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server 20.04 LTS | Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) | Ubuntu 20.04 | Not installed | Not installed | 5.4 (GA) | 5.15 (HWE) |
| Server 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) | Ubuntu 22.04 | Not installed | Not installed | 5.15 (GA) | 6.5 (HWE) |
List images API
To see the current list of available images in Infrahub/Hyperstack, refer to our API documentation here, which provides details on using the GET /core/images endpoint.