Managed Virtual Server · for websites, shops and web applications

Your virtual server and our Managed Services. We run both.

A Managed Virtual Server on Ubuntu LTS, plus the Managed Services your application runs on: web server, PHP, databases, caching and more. Our Swiss engineering team installs, patches and monitors both as part of server management.

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from CHF 169.– per month 2 Managed Services included 24/7 monitoring SLA Basic included
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Use Cases

Sound familiar?

“We want a fast website without having to maintain servers.”

How Managed Virtual Servers support you

We install and configure the Managed Services your application needs, for example Nginx with PHP and MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL. You manage users and domains with nine-manage-vhosts and databases with nine-manage-databases.

“We run campaigns and client projects.”

How Managed Virtual Servers support you

A Managed Virtual Server per project, from Managed nV4 to your custom configuration, with more vCPUs, RAM and storage when you need it.

“Security shouldn’t be a project of its own.”

How Managed Virtual Servers support you

We apply operating system and security updates and protect your server against brute-force attacks on SSH and FTP. DDoS protection and WAF are available as an option via Cloudflare.

“Our project is growing.”

How Managed Virtual Servers support you

You can scale up your virtual server by adding vCPUs, RAM and storage individually. When your project outgrows a virtual environment, we support you with scaling out or migrating to a Managed Dedicated Server, which gives you exclusive hardware.

“We work in a regulated industry.”

How Managed Virtual Servers support you

Swiss location and ISO-certified processes for customers with strict data protection requirements.

Sizes

Choose your size

Managed nV4 to nV64

From 4 vCPUs and 4 GB RAM (Managed nV4) to 18 vCPUs and 64 GB RAM (Managed nV64), each with 100 GB storage.

Managed nV-X

On request, we provide a custom configuration with up to 24 vCPUs and up to 64 GB RAM.

Expandable resources

You add vCPUs, RAM and storage individually. Added storage cannot be reduced again.

Full virtualisation

All virtual servers are isolated from each other and provisioned with the booked amount of RAM and CPU cores. The connection is 1 Gbps flat (fair use).

You’ll find technical details on all sizes in our documentation.

Managed Service

We run the server. You run your application.

We install, configure, monitor and secure your server around the clock, including security patches, backups and disaster recovery. You develop and maintain your application.

We handle

Installing and configuring the Managed Services you choose, such as a web and a database service
Security updates, applied continuously, and protection against brute-force attacks on SSH and FTP
24/7 monitoring of your services, including CPU utilisation and disk capacity, with automatic alerting
Daily file system backups and nightly database dumps, encrypted and stored at two separate locations
A 24/7 emergency service by our Swiss engineering team

You decide

Your application and custom software, such as your CMS
The size of your server and which Managed Services
Additional vCPUs, RAM and storage, and the SLA tier you need
Architecture

How it all fits together

Your Managed Virtual Server

Web servers & PHP →

Apache or Nginx, with or without PHP

Databases & caching →

MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Valkey and Memcached

Connectivity →

OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPsec tunnels and load balancing

Search →

OpenSearch and Apache Solr

Containers →

Docker/container runtime with Podman

Cloudflare →

DDoS protection and WAF

Getting Started

Five steps to your Managed Virtual Server

  1. 01

    Kickoff call

    Advice on choosing the right size and the Managed Services you need.

  2. 02

    Server provisioning

    We set up your server including the Managed Services you’ve chosen.

  3. 03

    Migration & integration

    On request, we support you in migrating your existing Nine server, including data synchronisation and switching over the production system.

  4. 04

    In production

    You take care of your application, we take care of updates, monitoring and backups.

  5. 05

    Support and monitoring

    Personal support from our Swiss engineering team and 24/7 monitoring.

Pricing

How much does a Managed Virtual Server cost?

Managed nV4 · 4 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB storage (introductory price, see below) CHF 169.–
Managed nV8 · 6 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB storage CHF 244.–
Managed nV16 · 8 vCPUs, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB storage CHF 301.–
Managed nV32 · 12 vCPUs, 32 GB RAM, 100 GB storage CHF 415.–
Managed nV64 · 18 vCPUs, 64 GB RAM, 100 GB storage CHF 630.–
Per 2 additional vCPUs CHF 13.–
Per 2 GB additional RAM CHF 11.–
Per 50 GB additional storage CHF 7.50

Prices per month, excluding VAT, plus a one-time setup fee of CHF 160.–. The Managed nV4 price is an introductory price for the basic version without additional resources. Managed nV-X with up to 24 vCPUs and up to 64 GB RAM is available on request. Included in the base price: full server management, 24/7 monitoring, daily backups, two Managed Services and our Basic SLA. You’ll find all current prices in the Price Calculator. Looking for full root access? Then have a look at our Root CloudVM.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which size fits my application?
Managed nV4 to nV64 cover 4 to 18 vCPUs and 4 GB to 64 GB RAM, each with 100 GB storage, expandable in 50 GB steps. For more resources, we put together a custom configuration as Managed nV-X on request, with up to 24 vCPUs and up to 64 GB RAM. We’re happy to advise you on what fits your application and your requirements.
When is a Managed Dedicated Server the better choice?
If your workload needs high or consistently high performance with exclusive hardware or more than 64 GB RAM, our Managed Dedicated Server is often the better choice.
What does server management cover?
We install and configure the Managed Services you choose and apply regular security updates. Server management also includes protection against brute-force attacks on SSH and FTP, 24/7 monitoring of services and disk space, as well as daily database dumps and a file backup with 7 days of retention (extendable) on separate storage systems at two locations. You are responsible for custom software, such as your CMS. You’ll find more information in our documentation.
How many Managed Services are included in the base price?
Two Managed Services are included in the base price: one “simple” and one “complex” service, for example a web and a database service. You can add further Managed Services such as Podman, Valkey or VPN solutions for an additional fee.
Can I get root access to my Managed Virtual Server?
Root access is not available to customers on our Managed Servers, you get an unprivileged user account. If you want to control the operating system and the entire server configuration yourself, a Root CloudVM or a Root Dedicated Server is the right alternative.
Which backups are created?
We create daily backups of the file system as well as nightly dumps of your MySQL/PostgreSQL databases. Server backups are encrypted and kept for 7 days at two locations (at least one off-site).
Can I extend the backup retention period?
Yes, the default retention period of 7 days can be extended. The available options are a retention period of 14 days, 14 days with 2 additional monthly revisions, and 30 days with 6 or 12 monthly revisions. Depending on the option, the monthly cost ranges from CHF 10.– to CHF 50.–, plus a one-time setup fee of CHF 75.–. You’ll find all options in the pricing and product overview.
Is my server monitored?
We monitor your contracted services around the clock, including CPU utilisation and disk capacity. In the event of a malfunction, a technician is alerted automatically, and you’re notified automatically about low disk space or out-of-memory events.
What availability is guaranteed?
A Basic SLA is included in every server’s base price. If your project has higher availability requirements, you can choose an SLA with 99.5%, 99.75% or 99.9% uptime during business hours and shorter intervention times. On top, our 24/7 emergency service includes guaranteed recovery within 24 hours. Details on response times and service credits on our SLA page.
Which operating system runs on my server, and how long is it supported?
On our Managed Servers, we use Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support). Each LTS version receives five years of regular support. After that, security updates remain available for a further five-year period via Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM). Systems in the ESM period are subject to a surcharge. We inform you about upgrade options before the ESM period begins. You can find which Ubuntu and service versions are currently available in our documentation.
How does DDoS and WAF protection work?
As an official Cloudflare partner, we provide Cloudflare licences, configuration and support from a single source. Cloudflare DDoS protection, a basic rule set for common CMS and protection against cross-site scripting and SQL injection attacks are included. You’ll find more information on Cloudflare and its licences on our Cloudflare page.
Do you offer an email service for Managed Servers?
We do not offer a managed email service. Postfix is preinstalled on our systems but is not monitored and is not a Managed Service. For business-critical applications, we recommend a specialised email delivery service. If you send emails directly from your Managed Server, you need to configure, among other things, the correct sender address and a suitable SPF record. You’ll find more information in our documentation on sending emails from applications.
Can I add more resources (vCPUs, RAM and storage) later?
Yes, the systems can be expanded with additional vCPUs, RAM or storage. Added storage cannot be reduced again. You’ll find all add-on options in the Price Calculator.

Technical questions? You’ll find the details in the documentation.

From the docs

Learn more on docs.nine.ch

All Managed Server documentation
Pricing and product overview →Managed Virtual Server and all Managed Services Server management →What server management covers Backups and restores →How we back up your data and how you restore it Software versions →Which Ubuntu and software versions are available
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Prefer full root access? Root CloudVM →A virtual server with root access that you create yourself in Cockpit. Need exclusive hardware? Managed Dedicated Server →Physical servers with server management, up to 1 TB RAM. Don’t want to run a server at all? Deploio →Platform as a Service: you push your code, we run it.

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