Virtual Machines

Yes, migrating from hyperscaler VMs to Leafcloud is straightforward thanks to OpenStack's standard APIs and broad tooling support. Most migrations can be completed with minimal downtime using standard Linux tools or OpenStack utilities.

Migration Methods:

For cloud-to-cloud migrations, you have several options:

• Image import: OpenStack provides native import tools that work with common VM formats (QCOW2, RAW, VMDK)
• Export and import: Export your existing VM image from AWS EC2, Azure VMs, or GCP Compute Engine, then import it directly to Leafcloud using the OpenStack CLI or Horizon dashboard
• Live migration: For running workloads, tools like rsync or block-level replication minimize downtime during cutover

VM Compatibility:

Leafcloud runs industry-standard x86-64 processors (AMD EPYC 9755 128-Core Processor). Any Linux distribution or Windows Server version that runs on AWS, Azure, or GCP will run on Leafcloud without modification.

Supported operating systems:

• Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux
• Windows Server 2016-2022
• Custom kernel configurations and drivers work identically

Network & Storage:

Network configurations translate directly:

• Networking: VPC-style networking on AWS/Azure/GCP maps to OpenStack's Neutron networking with private networks, security groups, and floating IPs
• Storage: NVMe SSD local volumes (equivalent to AWS instance storage) or network block storage (equivalent to EBS/Azure Disk)
• Provisioning: You can provision identical storage layouts to your existing infrastructure

No Vendor Lock-In:

Unlike proprietary hyperscaler APIs, OpenStack is open-source with standardized APIs. This means:

• Move workloads freely between any OpenStack cloud or back to AWS/Azure/GCP if needed
• Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC tools work identically across providers using OpenStack's standard APIs

Migration Support:

Our Amsterdam-based team provides migration assistance including:

• Architecture reviews
• Data transfer guidance
• Cutover planning

For complex migrations involving multiple VMs or applications, we offer hands-on support to ensure smooth transitions. Email hello@leaf.cloud or schedule a call to discuss your specific migration needs.

Cost Savings:

Most customers see 20-50% cost reduction after migrating from hyperscalers, particularly for EU workloads. Leafcloud's pricing starts at €0.02/hour (€14.60/month) with:

• No hidden fees
• No data egress charges within EU infrastructure
• No complex pricing tiers
• You pay for compute and storage—that's it

Yes, upgraded or expanded quotas are available on request. If you need your quota expanded, you can contact us through the quota request feature in the my.leafcloud dashboard or by mailing us at support email

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Consider the following factors:

• Performance Needs: Does the application require high processing speed or handle large data volumes efficiently?
• Scalability Requirements: How will traffic and data volume scale over time?
• Complexity of Interactions: Is there a need for complex interactions between different parts of the system?

Conducting a proof-of-concept or pilot study is recommended to validate scalability, performance, and maintainability. We're here to help. Email us at hello@leaf.cloud or schedule a call.

Selecting the right VM depends on your workload characteristics and resource requirements.

Sizing Guidance:

• CPU: Monitor your application's CPU utilization. If consistently above 70%, upgrade to more vCPUs or compute-optimized flavors.
• Memory: Out-of-memory errors or heavy swap usage indicate need for more RAM or memory-optimized instances.
• Storage: Local NVMe SSD for performance, network volumes for persistence and larger capacity needs.

Best Practice: Start with a general-purpose VM, monitor resource usage with OpenStack metrics, then resize as needed. You can scale up/down without data loss using OpenStack's resize feature.

Need help? Our Amsterdam-based team can analyze your workload and recommend optimal configurations. Email hello@leaf.cloud or schedule a call.

Leafcloud VMs are more affordable due to our innovative heat reuse model and efficient Dutch operations—without compromising on performance or reliability.

Heat Reuse Infrastructure: We don't build expensive traditional datacenters. Instead, our servers are housed in residential buildings where waste heat from compute workloads warms homes and offices. This partnership with NorthC eliminates costly cooling infrastructure that hyperscalers pass on to customers. A typical datacenter spends 30-40% of energy costs on cooling; we turn that expense into a community benefit.

No Datacenter Overhead: Traditional cloud providers build massive datacenters with redundant cooling, power distribution, and physical security systems. These capital costs get amortized across all customers. By placing servers in buildings that need heating, we avoid these expenses entirely while maintaining ISO 27001 and SOC2 compliance.

No US Markup: Unlike AWS, Azure, or GCP, Leafcloud is Dutch-owned with no US parent company overhead. Hyperscaler EU regions typically charge 20-40% more than their US regions due to regulatory compliance, data sovereignty requirements, and corporate structure costs. We operate locally without these markups.

Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, complex pricing tiers, or surprise charges. What you see is what you pay. Our pricing starts at €0.02/hour (€14.60/month) for a 1GB VM—straightforward and predictable.

Efficient Scale: Smaller scale allows us to optimize for cost efficiency rather than maximizing profit margins. We pass savings directly to customers while maintaining enterprise-grade infrastructure and certifications.

Open Source Foundation: OpenStack platform means no proprietary licensing costs. Open-source software stack (Linux, Ceph, OpenStack) reduces operational expenses compared to proprietary hypervisor solutions.

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Leafcloud support is available for all your questions regarding deployment, architecture, and resource requirements.

Send us all your questions by emailing to hello@leaf.cloud or schedule a call with our team and we'll get you on your way.