> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Operating System Availability on EDBB

> Understand which operating systems are available during order and which additional OS images can be selected later in the control panel for auto-installation.

## Operating System Availability

EDBB provides a wide selection of operating systems for VPS deployments.\
The list of OS images shown **during the initial order** is intentionally different from the list shown later in the **Control Panel (Auto-Installation)**.

This guide explains the differences and helps you choose the right OS for your setup.

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## OS Options Available in the Shopping Cart

🛒 The shopping cart shows a **curated, recommended list** of operating systems.\
These versions are selected for:

* Stability and long-term support
* Broad compatibility
* Fastest deployment
* Cloud-Init support
* Ease of use for new customers

### **Available OS in the Shopping Cart**

#### **Debian**

* Debian 13 (Trixie) 64-bit
* Debian 12 (Bookworm) 64-bit
* Debian 11 (Bullseye) 64-bit
* Debian 10 (Buster) 64-bit

#### **AlmaLinux**

* AlmaLinux 9 (64-bit)
* AlmaLinux 8 (64-bit)

#### **Arch Linux**

* Arch Linux 20250815 (64-bit)

#### **Rocky Linux**

* Rocky Linux 10 (64-bit)
* Rocky Linux 9 (64-bit)

#### **CentOS Stream**

* CentOS Stream 10 (64-bit)
* CentOS Stream 9 (64-bit)
* CentOS Stream 8 (64-bit)

#### **Ubuntu LTS**

* Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64-bit)
* Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
* Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64-bit)

#### **Windows Server (Trial Installers)**

* Windows Server 2022 (180-day trial)
* Windows Server 2019 (180-day trial)
* Windows Server 2016 (180-day trial)

#### **Custom Installation**

* Alternative / Manual installation via VNC\
  (Boot your own ISO or use an installer)

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## OS Options Available in the Control Panel (Auto-Install)

🖥️  After your VPS is deployed, the **Control Panel → Auto-Install** section provides a **much broader** OS selection.

This includes:

* Older versions
* Multiple LTS generations
* Legacy builds for compatibility
* Additional Arch Linux snapshots
* Windows 10
* Archived OS templates
* More advanced choices intended for experienced users

### **Full OS List in Control Panel Auto-Install**

#### **Debian**

* Debian 13
* Debian 12
* Debian 11
* Debian 10
* Debian 9

#### **Ubuntu LTS**

* Ubuntu 24.04
* Ubuntu 22.04
* Ubuntu 20.04
* Ubuntu 18.04
* Ubuntu 16.04

#### **AlmaLinux**

* AlmaLinux 9
* AlmaLinux 8

#### **Rocky Linux**

* Rocky Linux 10
* Rocky Linux 9

#### **CentOS / CentOS Stream**

* CentOS Stream 10
* CentOS Stream 9
* CentOS Stream 8
* CentOS 7

#### **Arch Linux**

* Arch Linux 20250815
* Arch Linux 20231115

#### **Windows**

* Windows Server 2022
* Windows Server 2019
* Windows Server 2016
* Windows 10

#### **Custom OS**

* Manual installation via VNC / ISO
* Cloud-Init custom configurations (QCOW2)

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## Why Are The Lists Different?

### **Shopping Cart = Recommended Defaults**

A simplified list that avoids:

* Very old or deprecated OS versions
* Niche or advanced setups
* Confusing duplicate entries
* Legacy LTS generations no longer recommended

This ensures a smooth onboarding experience for new users.

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### **VPS Control Panel = Full Flexibility**

The control panel exposes **all available auto-install images**, including:

* Legacy templates still needed by existing customers
* Older LTS releases
* Additional builds and snapshots
* Advanced OS options
* Deprecated versions kept for compatibility

This allows experienced users full control over their environment.

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## Installing Other Operating Systems

Even if your preferred OS does not appear in the shopping cart, you can install **anything** via:

### ✔ **Cloud-Init**

Automatic configuration (users, SSH keys, packages, scripts).

### ✔ **Manual VNC / ISO Installation**

Boot into any installer:

* FreeBSD / OpenBSD / NetBSD
* Custom Linux distributions
* Security appliances
* Custom ISO images

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## Summary

| Feature                    | Shopping Cart | Control Panel Auto-Install |
| -------------------------- | ------------- | -------------------------- |
| Modern OS versions         | ✔             | ✔                          |
| Older LTS releases         | —             | ✔                          |
| Debian 9 / Ubuntu 16.04    | —             | ✔                          |
| Multiple Arch Linux builds | —             | ✔                          |
| CentOS 7                   | —             | ✔                          |
| Windows 10                 | —             | ✔                          |
| Windows Server             | ✔             | ✔                          |

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## 📎 Related Articles

* [How to Install a Custom Image using Cloud-Init](https://docs.edbb.com/vps-management/cloud-init-vps-installation)
* [Reinstall Your VPS](https://docs.edbb.com/vps-management/autoinstall-reinstall-install-vps-linux-windows)
* [Install MikroTik RouterOS (CHR)](https://docs.edbb.com/advanced-setup-guides/script-based-mikrotik-router-os-installation-guide-winbox)

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