Can OpenVZ templates be used for KVM? - vps

Chatting with the Hostens hosting provider I was told that for their KVM VPS they use OpenVZ templates. I wonder if this is a common practice or whether KVM should have its own templates.
For a totally inexperienced point of view, since they offer standard VPS with OpenVZ and KVM VPS, my question is if in the end their KVM VPS using OpenVZ templates might be not so different in performance from their standard VPS.

OpenVZ 6 templates can't be used on KVM servers and they are not used at Hostens. Sorry for our specialist mistake. KVM VPS have their own templates.

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I have recently got my website online by hosting it on my PC. I am wanting to know if I can keep my website online if I turn off my PC. Appreciate any answers
Use a hosted solution or a dedicated server at home (a Raspberry Pi can host a website easily), there is no other way to achieve this. Some computer has to answer requests.
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Where do I begin to learn SiteMinder? I have some background in ADFS, but need to translate my skills to this product.
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Would you recommend a virtual hosting provider for hosting TeamCity CI server, based on your experience?
It'd be nice to get company names/links but if that's against the rules listing your VPS configuration should also do.
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