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NOC-PS
What NOC-PS is
NOC-PS is a virtual appliance for provisioning physical servers and virtual machines. Its PXE process lets a server boot from the network, retrieve files, and install an operating system automatically. The full product supports AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu, and Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2022. It can provision dedicated servers and virtual machines on VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServer, and Proxmox VE. For dedicated servers, operators register a MAC address, choose an operating system and root password, then start or reboot the machine remotely. Power management works with IPMI/BMC/iLO/DRAC, Redfish, Intel AMT, and several remote power switches. With a managed Ethernet switch using SNMP, it can generate traffic graphs, and it can start SysRescCD and Clonezilla utility systems. Billing modules support Hostbill and Blesta; a PHP/XML-RPC API supports custom portals. NOC-PS Lite is free, runs on Raspberry Pi, and permits 25 unique server MAC addresses per year. The paid license is €1000.00 per year for 901–1000 servers, with updates and email-only support.
Who it suits
NOC-PS suits hosting providers and infrastructure operators provisioning physical servers or virtual machines. Lite may fit small deployments that need only its listed 64-bit Linux profiles and do not need API or billing integrations.
What it does well
- Automates operating-system installation through PXE.
- Supports a broad list of operating systems.
- Includes power management across several interfaces.
- Offers Hostbill and Blesta billing modules.
- Free Lite edition allows 25 MAC addresses yearly.
What to know first
- Lite has no API or billing integration.
- Lite supports only listed 64-bit Linux profiles.
- Paid license is bound to the installation server's IP.
- Paid support is email-only.
Limits
NOC-PS Lite supports only listed 64-bit Linux profiles, runs on Raspberry Pi and allows 25 unique server MAC addresses per year. It has no API or billing integration; paid licenses are tied to the IP address of the virtual server where NOC-PS is installed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NOC-PS license | annual · 901–1000 servers · updates included · e-mail-only support | €1,000 a year |
As noc-ps.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the NOC-PS website
- Choose the Lite edition or request the free one-month evaluation license
- Download the appliance image for VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V or the ISO for another hypervisor
- Install NOC-PS on the virtual server
- Register a server MAC address
- Select an operating system and root password
- Start or reboot the server remotely
Verdict
NOC-PS combines server provisioning, remote power control, and optional billing connections in one virtual appliance. Check the Lite edition's limits and the paid license's IP binding against your deployment needs.
Questions
Is NOC-PS free?
NOC-PS has a free Lite edition and a free one-month evaluation license. Paid pricing is listed from €100/yr.
Which platforms can run NOC-PS?
It is available as a virtual appliance for VMware ESXi/vSphere, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, with an ISO for other hypervisors. Lite runs on Raspberry Pi.
Which operating systems can it deploy?
The full product lists AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu and Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2022.
Does NOC-PS provide an API?
Yes. It provides a PHP/XML-RPC API for custom portals and modules for Hostbill and Blesta; Lite does not include API or billing integration.
What does the listed paid license cost?
The listed NOC-PS license costs €1,000 a year, billed annually, for 901–1000 servers, with updates and e-mail-only support.
Facts from NOC-PS's own pages
- Billing integrations
- Modules are available for Hostbill and Blesta, and a PHP/XML-RPC API is provided for custom portals. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Core function
- NOC-PS is a virtual appliance that provisions physical and virtual servers. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Deployment formats
- Downloads include virtual-appliance images for VMware ESXi/vSphere, Citrix XenServer, Hyper-V, and an ISO for other hypervisors. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Evaluation and refund
- The vendor offers a free one-month evaluation license and a 14-day money-back guarantee. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Free Lite edition
- NOC-PS Lite is free, runs on Raspberry Pi, supports only listed 64-bit Linux profiles, allows 25 unique server MAC addresses per year, and has no API or billing integration. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- The Hague, Netherlands · noc-ps.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License binding
- A paid license is tied to the IP address of the virtual server where NOC-PS is installed. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- The full product lists AlmaLinux, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu, and Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2022 as supported operating systems. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Power management
- Automatic rebooting supports IPMI/BMC/iLO/DRAC, Redfish, Intel AMT, and several remote power switches. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Provisioning workflow
- A dedicated server can be provisioned by registering its MAC address, selecting an operating system and root password, and starting or rebooting it remotely. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- PXE automation
- Using PXE technology, servers boot from the network, download required files, and automatically install an operating system. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Rescue systems
- The product can start SysRescCD and Clonezilla rescue or utility systems. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Paid pricing includes updates and e-mail-only support, while the contact page says questions are answered within two working days. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Traffic monitoring
- NOC-PS can generate simple data-traffic graphs when a managed Ethernet switch with SNMP is used. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Virtualization
- NOC-PS supports provisioning dedicated servers and virtual machines on VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServer, and Proxmox VE. · noc-ps.com, 30 Sept 2026
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