Changelog

SOS: Block SSE-C Encryption per Bucket

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000

You can now block specific server-side encryption types on your SOS buckets, starting with SSE-C (Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys).

When SSE-C is blocked on a bucket, any upload request that includes a customer-provided encryption key is rejected. This gives bucket owners a way to enforce their encryption policy at the bucket level, for example to ensure all objects use SSE-SOS so that data remains readable through replication and other server-side features that are incompatible with SSE-C.

Starting in 30 days, all newly created SOS buckets will have SSE-C blocked by default. Existing SSE-C encrypted objects will still remain accessible for retrieval. If you want to re-encrypt them, you will have to upload them again with the new settings configured. It is always possible to block or unblock SSE-C by updating your bucket’s SSE configuration.

For configuration details, refer to the SOS documentation.

GPU: A40 (GPU3) price reduction - 30% off from June 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000

All A40 (GPU3) instances in Frankfurt will be 30% cheaper starting June 1st, 2026. Existing instances continue to run unchanged and automatically benefit from the new pricing.

Size	GPUs	Current EUR/CHF/USD/hr	New EUR/CHF/USD/hr
Small	1	1.4933	1.0453
Medium	2	2.9867	2.0907
Large	4	5.9733	4.1813
Huge	8	11.9467	8.3627

The A40 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory with Ampere RT Cores, 336 Tensor Cores, and 10572 CUDA Cores into a single card, making it a capable choice across a wide range of GPU workloads: AI model fine-tuning, batch inference, large-context LLM serving, 3D rendering, visual effects, AR/VR simulations, and scientific computing that needs GPU memory beyond the 24 GB range.

It also runs as the GPU backend for Dedicated Inference, which lets you deploy any Hugging Face model as a production-ready, OpenAI-compatible API endpoint on fully isolated European infrastructure. With the A40 you can serve models in the 13B - 34B parameter range comfortably, with no shared resources and no data leaving your environment.

At the new price point, A40 is a strong option whether you are running GPU instances directly or building on top of Dedicated Inference.

Learn more about A40 (GPU3) instances

SKS Node Templates update for Copy Fail and Dirty Frag

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:11:00 +0000

We re-released the SKS Node Operating System images to include mitigations for the recently disclosed Copy Fail and Dirty Frag security vulnerabilities.

The updated images include mitigations for:

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431)
Dirty Frag (CVE-2026-43284, CVE-2026-43500)

To ensure your SKS clusters are no longer impacted, worker nodes managed by both SKS NodePools and SKS Karpenter must:

Run Kubernetes 1.33.11, 1.34.7, 1.35.4 or 1.36.0
Have been deployed after May 8, 2026 at 15:55 CEST

Clusters meeting these requirements no longer need the temporary workarounds communicated in the previous security advisory sent on May 1st, 2026.

Existing clusters running older nodes should be upgraded and nodes should be cycled to apply the updated images.

Upgrade your SKS clusters and cycle worker nodes to ensure the updated mitigations are applied.

Check SKS Lifecycle Management Documentation

Block Storage is now available in Munich

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Exoscale Block Storage is now available in our Munich zone (DE-MUC-1).

You can attach durable, high-performance block volumes to your Compute instances in Munich, enabling applications that require persistent data storage, production-grade databases, and durable volumes for containerized environments.

With this release, Block Storage is now available in all Exoscale zones. This also completes our Scalable Kubernetes Service (SKS) setup across all data centers, with integrated persistent storage support in every location.

As in other zones, Block Storage volumes in DE-MUC-1 can be created, attached, detached, and managed via the Exoscale Portal, API, CLI, and Infrastructure as Code tooling.

For more information, refer to our Block Storage documentation.

SKS: Karpenter autoscaling integration is now Generally Available

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We’re happy to announce that the Karpenter autoscaling integration for Exoscale Scalable Kubernetes Service (SKS) is now Generally Available.

With this release, Exoscale becomes the first European cloud provider to offer a fully integrated Karpenter experience for managed Kubernetes, enabling modern, workload-aware autoscaling for production environments.

Check it out: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter?tab=readme-ov-file#karpenter-implementations

Why move beyond traditional autoscaling?

Karpenter doesn’t just scale, it optimizes, provisioning the exact compute resources needed in real time.

Simplified autoscaling: No manual node pool configuration.
Continuous auto-healing: Automatic replacement of unhealthy nodes.
Cost efficiency: Reduced overprovisioning and lower cloud costs.

This provides a powerful, sovereign foundation for elastic workloads like AI pipelines, CI/CD, and high-traffic applications, all while keeping your data strictly within European infrastructure.

Ready to streamline your Kubernetes operations?

Check out our documentation to get started with Karpenter on SKS today

Compute: Munich infrastructure upgrade completed

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:47 +0000

The infrastructure upgrade of our Munich zone (DE-MUC-1) has been successfully completed.

All Compute instances and customer workloads have been migrated from the previous Equinix MU3 data center to the new Equinix MU4 facility. The transition was carried out without disruption, and all services continue to operate normally on the new infrastructure.

The new environment provides a more modern and energy-efficient foundation, improving the long-term resilience and scalability of the Munich zone.

Block Storage support in DE-MUC-1 will follow shortly. Once available, it will allow you to attach persistent volumes to your Compute instances and build more flexible, production-ready architectures directly in the Munich zone.

As always, throughout the migration process, no customer data ever left the Exoscale network.

Learn more about our Munich Data center

Compute: Windows VSS Support for Application Consistent Snapshot

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:31:09 +0000

Exoscale Snapshot now support application consistent backups for Windows instances using Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).

When application consistent snapshots are enabled, Windows safely prepares the system before the snapshot is created. This means the data is properly written to disk, ensuring clean, reliable backups.

Instead of basic crash-consistent snapshots, you now get application consistent backups that are ready to restore for Microsoft workloads like SQL Server, Exchange, and file services.

Why this matters

Reliable restores for critical Windows applications.
Higher data integrity with reduced risk of corruption.
Production-ready backups for business-critical systems.
Improved security and resilience for compliance.

Application consistent snapshots for Windows instances are available via the Exoscale CLI, API, and Portal.

For configuration details and technical requirements, check the documentation

SKS: Veeam Ready Kubernetes

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Exoscale Scalable Kubernetes Service (SKS) is now listed as Veeam Ready Kubernetes for Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes.

This validation confirms that SKS has been qualified to support Veeam Kasten Kubernetes-native backup and restore capabilities, including coverage for the platform (distribution) and CSI integration coverage, verified by Veeam.

What this enables

Run Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes on SKS in order to back up and restore your applications
Use Veeam Kasten workflows for disaster recovery and migration of Kubernetes applications on and off SKS
Rely on a Veeam-qualified Kubernetes platform for Kasten operations (per Veeam Ready Kubernetes)

Getting started

To protect workloads running on SKS with Veeam Kasten:

Create an SKS cluster (matching your target Kubernetes version)
Install Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes on the cluster using the Kubernetes native installation method
Configure storage integration and backup locations as per Veeam Kasten documentation

Follow Veeam Kasten installation documentation to get started

DBaaS: Managed Thanos Is Now Available (all zones)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:30:18 +0000

Long-term Prometheus metrics storage and global querying.

Managed Thanos enhances Prometheus by keeping metrics available for longer periods, providing a unified query view across environments, and ensuring high availability. It is intended for teams that rely on monitoring to understand system performance, detect issues, and analyze trends over time.

Exoscale manages the operational side of the service. Deployment, scaling, updates, and backups are automated. Teams can concentrate on interpreting their monitoring data rather than maintaining the underlying platform.

What this enables

Keep monitoring history longer
View everything in one place
Work with familiar tools
Increase service resilience
Maintain consistent performance
Reduce maintenance effort

Getting started

Learn more about Managed Thanos

SOS: Veeam Ready Repository – Capacity Target

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:43 +0000

Exoscale Simple Object Storage (SOS) is now certified as a “Veeam Ready Repository – Capacity Target”.

This certification confirms that SOS can be used as a Veeam object storage repository and as a Capacity Tier in Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repositories, meeting Veeam’s functional and performance requirements, including immutability (Object Lock) support.

In Veeam Backup & Replication, Exoscale is configured via the “S3-compatible object storage” option using standard S3 credentials and endpoints.

What this enables

Store Veeam backups directly on Exoscale SOS
Use SOS as a Capacity Tier for long-term retention
Protect backups with immutability (Object Lock)
Follow standard Veeam S3-compatible workflows

Getting started

To start backing up to SOS in Veeam:

Add a new Object Storage Repository
Select “S3-compatible object storage”
Configure it using your Exoscale S3 endpoint and credentials

Exoscale-specific documentation will be updated separately.

Restore to on-premises environments is supported, while restore to Exoscale will be introduced in a future update.

Follow Veeam’s standard S3-compatible setup:

SKS: New GPU node template - NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 support

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:12:32 +0000

A new GPU node template for SKS is now available, supporting NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 and Kubernetes versions 1.33, 1.34, and 1.35, enabling customers to run AI and inference workloads on managed Kubernetes.

The template uses the open-source NVIDIA driver, which is aligned with current NVIDIA support and is better suited for the long-term operation of GPU-enabled Kubernetes clusters.

Existing GPU node pools are not updated automatically and must be recreated to use the new template.

Note: Due to limitations of the open-source NVIDIA driver, GPU2 (Tesla V100) is no longer supported with this template.

For more details and prerequisites, check the documentation

SOS: Full-Object Checksums for Multipart Uploads

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

SOS now supports full-object checksums for multipart uploads using CRC32C, CRC64, and CRC64NVME. This allows you to verify the integrity of large objects end-to-end, without re-reading all parts again. As a result, integrity checks are faster, cheaper, and better suited for backup and compliance workloads.

Read our documentation

GPU: NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 now available + A40 (GPU3) price reduction

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:33:06 +0000

We’re expanding our GPU portfolio with the launch of NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 instances and reducing A40 (GPU3) prices by 30% to give you more choice and better value.

What’s new?

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 GPUs

RTX Pro 6000 instances are now available in Zagreb, Frankfurt, and Zurich. They are designed for demanding AI, inference, and high-end graphics workloads that require more memory and compute. Secure your access now during the initial availability phase before capacity runs out.

A40 (GPU3) price reduction

The price of A40 (GPU3) will be reduced by 30%, effective February 1, 2026. Existing instances continue to run unchanged and automatically benefit from the new pricing.

You now have more flexibility when choosing GPUs on Exoscale - lower prices for proven A40 workloads, and a new high-performance option with RTX Pro 6000 for more demanding use cases.

Learn more about all available GPU options on Exoscale

SKS: Kubernetes 1.35 Now Available

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:15 +0000

We’re happy to announce that Kubernetes 1.35 is now available on Exoscale SKS.

Just a few days after the upstream release, the Timbernetes (The World Tree Release) was rolled out on Exoscale on December 22, 2025.

Kubernetes 1.35 brings improvements to resource management and node requirements and continues the cleanup of legacy components, helping keep Kubernetes clusters efficient and future-ready.

Key benefits

Improved workload availability: With Kubernetes 1.35, workloads can be vertically scaled without restarts, improving availability and resource efficiency.
Simpler model distribution for AI workloads: OCI images can now be mounted as read-only volumes, making it easier to ship and run models without additional storage layers.

Upgrade notes

Existing SKS clusters are not upgraded automatically.
We recommend testing upgrades in a non-production environment before upgrading production clusters.
You can upgrade your clusters using the Exoscale Portal, CLI, or API.

SKS upgrade and lifecycle management

Compute: Frankfurt Infrastructure Upgrade Completed

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:38:26 +0000

We’ve successfully completed the migration of our Frankfurt zone (DE-FRA-1) from FR7 to the new Equinix FR8 data center. All workloads were transitioned seamlessly with no disruption, and the zone is now fully operational in its new location.

This upgrade strengthens the resilience of the Frankfurt region and increases capacity to support continued customer growth and evolving workload requirements.

Key highlights

Zero disruptions — all instances continue to run as before.
No impact on pricing — improved foundation at no additional cost.
Enhanced resilience and scalability for future workload needs.
All customer data remained within the secure Exoscale network throughout the migration.
GPU instances remain temporarily in Equinix FR7 and will be migrated at a later stage (customers will be notified separately).

Learn more about the Frankfurt data center

SKS: Karpenter Autoscaling Integration (Public Preview)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:03:02 +0000

We’re bringing next-generation Kubernetes autoscaling to Exoscale, now in Public Preview.

Our new Karpenter integration brings advanced, real-time autoscaling to Exoscale Kubernetes clusters. It automatically provisions and removes compute or GPU nodes as demand changes, improving efficiency and reducing idle costs.

Source: Karpenter

The integration extends Exoscale’s existing autoscaling to full node lifecycle management, delivering hyperscaler-level scalability within a sovereign European cloud.

Karpenter automatically selects the optimal instance type for each workload, supports GPU-based AI and ML use cases, and scales clusters down to zero when idle, so users pay only for the resources they use.

Based on the open source Karpenter project, this add-on is included in SKS PRO Cluster at no additional cost.

Note: Karpenter is currently in Public Preview. Some features may change before General Availability, and you may encounter bugs. If you experience any issues, please open a support ticket in the Exoscale Portal.

For more details, check out our blog: https://www.exoscale.com/blog/sks-karpenter/

Learn how to enable Karpenter

SOS: Encryption at rest with SSE-SOS

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:19 +0000

SOS now supports encryption at rest with SSE-SOS (using AES-256 encryption). When enabled, SSE-SOS offers free, automatic and fully managed encryption of all new objects written to your bucket. Combined with encryption in transit (TLS), your data is protected end-to-end without the need to manage keys on your side.

Learn more

New on the Marketplace: Panop Unified Security Posture Management

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Swiss security platform providing complete visibility into your infrastructure's security from an attacker's perspective. Runs entirely on Exoscale infrastructure, available in all zones.

Key Features:

External Attack Surface Management (EASM): Discovers all internet-facing assets including forgotten subdomains, shadow IT, and unknown public services. Agent-less.
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Identifies misconfigurations like publicly accessible storage, permissive security groups, and compliance violations across multi-cloud.
Offensive Security Testing: Simulates attacks to validate defenses. Continuous vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

Key Benefits:

Asset inventory automation, continuous assessment, CVE prioritization, dark web monitoring
IaC integration, webhooks, automated remediation, SIEM/ticketing integration
Compliance monitoring (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2), unified multi-cloud visibility

Portal & Billing: Additional Invoice Email

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:07:42 +0000

We are introducing a new feature to simplify invoice management — Additional Invoice Email.

Until now, customers who wanted invoices sent to a different address needed to create an extra user within their organization. With this update, that’s no longer necessary.

You can now add an additional email address under your organization’s Billing details in the Portal. This address will receive invoices only, without requiring user registration or login access.

This change makes it easier for finance teams and accounting departments to receive invoices directly, without involving technical or administrative users. It’s a small improvement that helps customers manage billing more easily and efficiently.

Check our documentation

SKS: Kubernetes Audit Webhook Support

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:01:50 +0000

We’ve introduced Kubernetes Audit Webhook support for SKS clusters. With this feature, you can now enable and configure Kubernetes Auditing on your cluster and forward audit events directly from the kube-apiserver to your own backend web server.

What’s changed?

You can enable/disable Kubernetes auditing at the cluster level.
Configuration is available via the Exoscale Portal. CLI and Terraform implementations are coming soon.
Auditing parameters can be defined, including:
- Endpoint URL
- Authentication via bearer token (with rotation support)
- Initial backoff

Key advantages

This functionality gives you complete visibility into Kubernetes API activity in your cluster, enabling integration with security and monitoring tools such as Falco or SIEM platforms. You gain:

Centralized auditing of API calls
Easier compliance reporting
Flexible configuration to match your security workflows

Check our documentation for details