Option comparison · Managed Server

Virtual or Dedicated, Standard or Performance: your choice

Our Managed Servers are available in several variants. Choose between virtual and dedicated servers with different performance levels. We take care of server management, including monitoring, backups and support. Compare resources, services and prices to find the right configuration for your project and budget.

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from CHF 169.– per month Virtual or Dedicated 5 virtual sizes Standard or Performance

Which One When? Server Type Virtual Server Dedicated Server FAQ

Which one when?

Two server types, the same server management

Managed Virtual Server

“We run campaigns and client projects.”

For projects with flexible resource requirements
Sizes nV4 to nV64, nV-X on request
Add vCPUs, RAM and storage as needed
Managed Virtual Server →

Managed Dedicated Server

“Our application needs a lot of power.”

For high or consistently high resource requirements
The entire physical server hardware reserved for you
Standard or Performance, GPU variants available separately
Managed Dedicated Server →

Server type

Virtual or Dedicated: which server is right for your project?

Both server types include the same core server management: monitoring, 7-day backups, firewall, 24/7 emergency service and support. The main differences are how resources are provided, the hardware and the price.

	Managed Virtual Server	Managed Dedicated Server
Target audience	For projects with flexible resource requirements, where CPU, RAM and storage are expanded as needed	For projects with high or consistently high resource requirements that need the entire physical server hardware exclusively
Virtualisation	Virtualised server environment with the vCPUs and RAM you book	Physical server with hardware reserved exclusively for you
CPU	4 to 18 vCPUs (nV4 to nV64), nV-X on request	16 cores / 32 threads (Standard) or 24 cores / 48 threads (Performance)
RAM	4 GB to 64 GB	32 GB, max. 1 TB (Standard) / 64 GB, max. 1 TB (Performance)
Storage	100 GB included, expandable in 50 GB steps	2x 960 GB SSD included, expandable up to 6x SATA SSD
Starting price	CHF 169.–/month (Managed nV4, introductory price without additional resources)	CHF 393.–/month (Managed Dedicated Server Standard)

Prices exclude additional resources and Managed Services (see tables below).

Managed Virtual Server

Which size fits your project?

Our Managed Virtual Servers run on a shared hyperconverged infrastructure, with 100 GB of storage included in every size. Choose between 4 and 64 GB of RAM and add vCPUs, RAM and storage as needed.

	Managed nV4	Managed nV8	Managed nV16	Managed nV32	Managed nV64
vCPUs	4	6	8	12	18
RAM	4 GB	8 GB	16 GB	32 GB	64 GB
Storage	100 GB	100 GB	100 GB	100 GB	100 GB
Price per month	CHF 169.–* / CHF 209.–	CHF 244.–	CHF 301.–	CHF 415.–	CHF 630.–
Setup	CHF 160.–	CHF 160.–	CHF 160.–	CHF 160.–	CHF 160.–

* CHF 169.–: introductory price for the basic version without additional resources. As soon as RAM or vCPUs are added, CHF 209.– applies. For even more resources (nV-X, max. 24 vCPUs, max. 64 GB RAM) on request. Additional resources: CHF 13.–/month per 2 vCPUs, CHF 11.–/month per 2 GB RAM, CHF 7.50/month per 50 GB storage (cannot be reduced).

Managed Dedicated Server

Standard or Performance: which base fits?

Both variants provide a physical server with hardware reserved exclusively for you. The Performance variant offers more cores, more RAM in its base configuration and hardware RAID-1. It suits workloads that benefit from additional resources. For AI and ML workloads with GPU, separate GPU Server variants (GPU and GPU Advanced) are available.

	Managed Dedicated Server Standard	Managed Dedicated Server Performance
Processor	AMD EPYC 7313P	AMD EPYC 7443P
Cores / threads	16 / 32	24 / 48
RAM	32 GB (max. 1 TB)	64 GB (max. 1 TB)
Storage	2x 960 GB SSD included (max. 2x NVMe, 2x NVMe/SATA hybrid, 6x SATA SSD)	2x 960 GB SSD included (max. 2x NVMe, 2x NVMe/SATA hybrid, 6x SATA SSD)
RAID	Software RAID-1	Hardware RAID-1
Price per month	CHF 393.–	CHF 514.50
Setup	CHF 400.–	CHF 500.–

Prices excluding VAT. For AI and ML workloads with GPU: see our Managed GPU Server.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Managed Server options

What does server management include?

We handle the installation and configuration of the software we provide, as well as ongoing security updates. Server management also includes protection against brute-force attacks on SSH and FTP, 24/7 monitoring of services, disk space and RAID status, daily database dumps and a 7-day file backup on two separate storage systems.

What is the difference between Managed Virtual and Managed Dedicated Server?

A Managed Virtual Server runs on a virtualised, hyperconverged cluster, with CPU and RAM allocated according to the configuration you book. A Managed Dedicated Server, on the other hand, provides a physical server with hardware reserved exclusively for you. Both variants include the same server management. Which one fits better depends on your resource requirements, your hardware requirements and your budget.

Can I get root access to my Managed 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 Dedicated Server or a Root CloudVM is the right alternative.

Can I add additional resources?

Yes, the systems can be expanded: Managed Virtual Servers with additional vCPUs, RAM or storage, Managed Dedicated Servers with additional RAM or SSD and NVMe storage. Added storage cannot be reduced again.

What Managed Services are included in the base price?

The base price includes two Managed Services, for example a web service and a database service. Additional services, such as load balancing, extra database replication or VPN solutions, can be added for a fee.

Do you offer an email service for Managed Servers?

We do not offer a managed email service. Postfix is pre-installed on our systems, but it is not monitored. This applies in particular to the mail queue and bounced emails. For business-critical applications, we recommend a specialised email delivery provider. If you send emails directly from your Managed Server, you need to configure the correct sender address and a matching SPF record, among other things. See our documentation on sending emails from applications for details.

Which SLA is included?

A Basic SLA is included in the base price. If your project has higher availability requirements, you can choose an SLA with 99.5%, 99.75% or 99.9% uptime. The applicable terms are described on our SLA page.

Are TLS certificates and Let’s Encrypt included?

Let’s Encrypt is included free of charge. Individual TLS certificates, wildcard, EV and multi-domain certificates can be added as well.

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, prices range from CHF 10.– to CHF 50.– per month, plus a one-time setup fee of CHF 75.–. Custom retention periods are available on request. See our overview of additional options for details.

Which operating system runs on my Managed Server and how long is it supported?

Our Managed Servers run on Ubuntu LTS. Each LTS release receives five years of standard support. After that, security updates remain available for a further five years through Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM). An additional fee applies to systems in the ESM phase. We inform you in good time before a transition is required.

What does ClimateCare add if the electricity is already sustainable?

The electricity in our data centres is already sustainable: NTS/ColoZüri runs on 100% renewable electricity, NTT Zürich 1 on CO2-neutral electricity. On top of that, we compensate the CO2 emissions of our operations every year through certified myclimate projects. With ClimateCare (CHF 5.–/month), you contribute to these compensation costs and can use the myclimate confirmation in your own communications, for example in a sustainability report.

Is Managed Server also available with GPU?

Yes, as Managed Dedicated Server GPU or GPU Advanced. Details are available on our Managed GPU Server page.

Technical details in our Managed Server documentation.

From the docs

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All Managed Server docs

Managed Server overview →Server types, sizes and what server management includes. Additional options →Extra resources, backup retention and more. Sending emails from applications →Sender address, SPF and what to watch out for.

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