Overview

How do our servers work?

Our range of server products allows you to implement applications according to your individual requirements. We are managing the underlying infrastructure and hardware – you can configure your server based on your specific needs via the Server Control Panel (SCP).

Operating systems

Our servers support a wide range of operating systems, including numerous Linux distributions and Microsoft Windows. You can host applications such as WordPress or Nextcloud, as well as set up your own gaming server.

Key features

• Various options regarding CPU, RAM and storage

• Easy and quick setup

• Full VM root access

• Ready-made operating system images for quick setup

• Option to select the operating system after the initial setup or upload your own images and ISOs

• Hosted on servers in our high-redundancy data centers

• Minimum availability of 99.6 % (VPS) and 99.9 % (root server) per year

• Easy-to-use control panel to monitor your virtual server

• Console access directly via the control panel in the browser

• DDoS protection with 2 Tbps

• Snapshots (optional)

What server types does netcup offer?

At netcup, we differentiate between vServers (VPS) and root servers. In regard to vServers, we offer servers based on both x86 and ARM architectures. You can choose from a variety of bundles with defined CPUs, storage and RAM.

VPS

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtual machine running on a physical server that enables users to use isolated server environments with their own operating system and applications. Compared to a dedicated server, several VPS users share the hardware resources of the physical server, with each VPS working independently and in isolation. This gives users a high degree of flexibility and control, similar to a dedicated server, but at a significantly lower cost. Our VPS are suitable for services such as web hosting, blogs, database management and smaller applications.

Root servers

Our root servers combine the advantages of dedicated servers for optimum performance with the cost-saving features of virtualized servers. They are also virtualized, but unlike our vServers (VPS), they offer dedicated CPU cores and a better network connection. Root servers are therefore particularly suitable for operating game servers and are ideal for applications with high bandwidth requirements.

ARM servers

Our latest addition includes vServers based on ARM architecture. They are known for their energy efficiency and high core density, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. Versatile uses include web hosting, software development, data processing and the use of container solutions, edge computing applications and other services.

Check whether the software you need is also available and compatible on ARM servers. There may be differences compared to x86 servers.

For more details see: ARM server FAQ

Hint Please note: The installation of Windows on ARM servers is currently not supported.

Server comparison

Can I virtualize on my server?

Note that virtualization is not possible. As far as our experience goes, nested virtualization via the SVM flag can lead to technical problems at processor level. As our servers are fully virtualized, such problems affect all customers on the same instance equally. For security reasons, we are therefore unable to offer the activation of the SVM flag for our products.

To containerize applications on your server, we recommend using tools such as Docker or Podman.

How long does an order take to be processed?

We are doing our best to deliver your order as quickly as possible. During regular working hours on weekdays, you will usually be able to access your server soon after placing your order. On weekends and public holidays, the process may take a little longer. We ask for your understanding and will be doing our best to ensure that your order is available as quickly as possible.