Default Software & Cloud-init Configuration

At Tilaa, we believe in providing a clean slate. Our goal is to deliver operating systems that are as close to the original vendor distribution as possible (a so-called "Vanilla installation").

We do not install unnecessary bloatware or third-party applications by default. This gives you the freedom to configure the server exactly how you want it.

Standard Modifications

To ensure your server runs smoothly on our cloud platform, we make only the following essential changes to the base image:

• VirtIO Drivers:
  We install these specific drivers to ensure your Operating System communicates optimally with KVM, our virtualization system. This guarantees the best disk and network performance.
• Cloud-init:
  We utilize Cloud-init, the industry standard for cross-platform cloud instance initialization. Upon first boot, Cloud-init retrieves your specific configuration from the MyTilaa dashboard to automatically:
  • Configure the Network (Static IP, Gateway, and Hostname).
  • Inject your SSH Keys (if you have added them to your MyTilaa account).
  • Set the initial Root Password.