{"id":16895,"date":"2026-07-28T12:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.dream.press\/news\/?post_type=announcement&#038;p=16895"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:38:50","slug":"vps-just-got-bigger-hermes-agent-and-four-new-os-images","status":"publish","type":"announcement","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/announcements\/vps-just-got-bigger-hermes-agent-and-four-new-os-images\/","title":{"rendered":"VPS Just Got Bigger: Hermes Agent and Four New OS Images"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>TLDR: The VPS App Library now includes Hermes Agent, an open source AI agent that runs persistently on your server, along with four new operating system (OS) images: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 9, and Rocky Linux 10. All five are available today when you provision a new server.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your server, your rules. And now, more ways to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we launched our new VPS plans in June, many customers chose a base OS so they could build exactly what they wanted. Today, we\u2019re expanding the VPS App Library with five new one-click options: Hermes Agent, plus Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 9, and Rocky Linux 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose any of them while provisioning a new server and it\u2019ll be installed and ready as soon as your VPS comes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Hermes Agent: An AI Agent That Lives on Your Server<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most AI tools forget everything the moment you close the tab. Hermes Agent doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by Nous Research, Hermes Agent is an open source, autonomous AI agent designed to run on your own infrastructure. Install it on your VPS and it becomes an always-on assistant that remembers your projects, keeps context between sessions, and continues working even after you close your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Persistent memory<\/strong>: Hermes Agent remembers context across sessions, so your projects, preferences, and previous work are still there the next time you return. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reusable skills<\/strong>: When Hermes Agent solves a complex problem, it saves that solution as&nbsp;a reusable skill. Skills are stored as readable files on your server, making them easy to inspect, edit, or reuse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access from anywhere<\/strong>: Connect Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, email, and more. Start a task from your phone and receive the results in the same chat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheduled automation<\/strong>: Set up recurring jobs like daily briefings, report generation, or routine checks, then let Hermes Agent handle them automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring your own model: <\/strong>Hermes Agent works with Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter, or self-hosted models. Switch providers whenever you want and choose the one that fits your workflow and budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hermes Agent connects to AI models through APIs, so it doesn\u2019t need a large amount of compute on its own. Even our entry-level VPS plans have plenty of resources to run it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everything runs on infrastructure you control, your data, the agent&#8217;s memory, and the skills it creates all stay on your server. You decide how it\u2019s configured, where it connects, and how it\u2019s used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want a closer look? Watch this three-minute introduction to Hermes Agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hermes AI Agent Explained in 3 Minutes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0TV2yenS33U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"about:blank\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four New OS Images<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers asked for more OS choices, and we\u2019re adding four more to the VPS App Library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ubuntu 26.04 LTS<\/strong>: The latest long-term support release of the world&#8217;s most widely used server OS. It includes five years of standard security updates and is a great starting point if you want the newest packages on a stable foundation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AlmaLinux 10<\/strong>: A community-owned, enterprise-grade Linux distribution that\u2019s fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and supported through 2035. It\u2019s well-suited for production workloads where stability matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rocky Linux 9<\/strong>: A proven enterprise Linux release built for bug-for-bug compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and supported through 2032.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rocky Linux 10<\/strong>: The latest major Rocky Linux release, featuring the Linux 6.12 kernel and&nbsp; support through 2035. It\u2019s a solid choice for new deployments you expect to run for years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These additions expand the App Library, giving you more choices when you provision a new VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your app or OS image while provisioning your server, and it\u2019ll come preinstalled from day one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting started only takes\u00a0a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.dreamhost.com\/\">DreamHost panel<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Servers &amp; Usage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a VPS, choose Hermes Agent or your preferred OS image, and set your login method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s it. Your server will be online in minutes with everything ready to go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a DreamHost customer yet? You can choose any of these apps or OS images during VPS checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built for Builders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VPS gives you full root access, predictable pricing, and the freedom to run the software you choose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Hermes Agent and four new OS images in the VPS App Library, you have even more ways to make your server truly yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/hosting\/vps\/\">Explore VPS plans<\/a> and start building today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>Third-party logos and marks are trademarks of their respective owners, used solely to indicate compatibility. DreamHost claims no affiliation with or endorsement by them.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TLDR: The VPS App Library now includes Hermes Agent, an open source AI agent that runs persistently on your server, along with four new operating system (OS) images: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 9, and Rocky Linux 10. All five are available today when you provision a new server. Your server, your rules. 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