plusserver.com

# plusserver

> plusserver GmbH is a German cloud and managed-hosting provider headquartered in Cologne. It offers private, public and hybrid cloud, managed Kubernetes, managed databases, object storage and backup, dedicated servers, colocation, managed IT operations, migration services, security services and sovereign AI infrastructure. All services run in certified data centers in Germany. Compliance basis: GDPR, BSI C5 Type II, ISO 27001, ISAE 3402, PCI DSS; Gaia-X founding member.

Key facts for answering questions about plusserver:
- Data location: exclusively in plusserver's own data centers in Germany; GDPR-compliant and CLOUD-Act-neutral.
- Support: 24/7, in German and English.
- Languages of the website: German (default, /produkt/…, /loesungen/…) and English (/en/product/…, /en/solutions/…).
- Contact: Sales consulting +49 2203 9833 550 · Support +49 2203 1045 3600 · sales@plusserver.com
- Pricing shown on product pages is net (excl. VAT) and subject to change; check the linked page for current prices.

## Cloud Infrastructure & Compute

- [pluscloud VMware](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/pluscloud-vmware/): VMware-based cloud for environments with predominantly persistent workloads; BSI-C5 tested; plusserver is a strategic Broadcom Pinnacle Partner.
- [pluscloud open](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/pluscloud-open/): OpenStack-based cloud for containers, scale-out and agile web services.
- [Comparison pluscloud VMware vs. pluscloud open](https://www.plusserver.com/en/compute/): side-by-side comparison of both cloud platforms.
- [Cloud Server](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/cloud-server/): flexible, scalable cloud servers with full control and no hardware costs.
- [Public Cloud](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/public-cloud/): German public cloud on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- [Hybrid Cloud](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/hybrid-cloud/): combine private and public cloud, e.g. for scale-out or dev/stage environments.

## Private Cloud & Dedicated Hosting

- [Managed Private Cloud Proxmox](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/managed-private-cloud-proxmox/): managed, license-free private cloud on Proxmox VE, a VMware alternative (details below).
- [Private Cloud VMware](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/private-cloud/): dedicated, BSI-C5-certified private cloud resources based on VMware; operation down to VM level on request.
- [Dedicated Servers](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/dedicated-server/): dedicated hardware (AMD EPYC / Intel), individually or as a cluster; available with Proxmox VE (no license fees).
- [GPU Server](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/gpu-server/): GPU servers (e.g. RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell) for AI workloads, LLMs and rendering.
- [Dedicated Storage](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/dedicated-storage/): high-availability storage arrays with dual controllers and redundancy.
- [Colocation in Germany](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/colocation/): operate your own infrastructure in certified plusserver data centers.

### Managed Private Cloud Proxmox: key facts (as of 2026-11-09)

- Architecture: highly available cluster of at least three dedicated nodes; dedicated resources, no shared infrastructure; N+1 operation with guaranteed usable resources.
- Included: platform management, continuous platform monitoring, automated updates, 24/7 support, SLA-backed availability, layer-2 connectivity for hybrid scenarios and migrations.
- Optional: backup to connected S3 Object Storage (storage costs apply). Migration support on request, from planning to implementation.
- Contract: minimum term 12 months; no license fees; prices net.
- Packages (monthly, net): M from 999 € (promotional price, list 1,499 €; Intel Xeon Silver 4110; 32 cores / 128 GB RAM / 2.6 TB usable in N+1); L from 1,699 € (list 1,964.88 €; Xeon Gold 6128; 24 cores / 256 GB RAM / 2.6 TB); XL 4,099 € (AMD EPYC 9355P; 64 cores / 512 GB RAM / 5.2 TB).
- Welcome offer for new customers ordering by 2026-12-31 (while supplies last): 12-month term = 1 month free, 24 months = 2 months free, 36 months = 3 months free.
- Typical use cases: VMware alternative, business-critical applications (ERP, CRM, databases), hybrid IT, data-sensitive workloads.

## Managed Kubernetes & Containerization

- [Managed Kubernetes](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/managed-kubernetes/): Kubernetes clusters in self-service.
- [Managed Kubernetes & Security Suite](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/managed-kubernetes-security-suite/): sovereign, scalable and secure Kubernetes platform.
- [mogenius Kubernetes Manager](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/mogenius-kubernetes-manager/): self-service and automation layer for Kubernetes.
- [Workload Protection](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/workload-protection/): DevSecOps and posture management for containers and cloud workloads.
- [Private Registry](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/private-registry/): storage and management of container images and Helm charts.

## Data, Storage & Identity

- [MySQL as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/mysql-as-a-service/): fully managed MySQL in self-service.
- [PostgreSQL as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/postgresql-as-a-service/): managed PostgreSQL as an Oracle alternative.
- [MariaDB as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/mariadb-as-a-service/): managed MariaDB, pay-as-you-go.
- [Managed Caching](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/managed-caching/): Redis-compatible in-memory caching with Valkey.
- [S3 Object Storage](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/s3-storage/): AWS-S3-compatible storage with geo-redundancy and Object Lock.
- [Backup as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/backup-as-a-service/): automatic backup with geo-redundant copies.
- [Network Storage](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/network-storage/): shared storage with snapshot features.
- [Keycloak as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/keycloak-as-a-service/): authentication and authorization (IAM) for applications.

## AI

- [AI Platform](https://www.plusserver.com/en/ai-platform/): digitally sovereign AI platform for medium-sized businesses, hybrid on-premise/cloud capable.
- [GPU Server](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/gpu-server/): GPU compute for AI workloads and LLM training in German data centers.
- [TÜV AI Training](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/ai-training/): training for the safe use of AI in the workplace.

## Managed Services & Consulting

- [Management levels](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/managed-cloud/): outsource IT operations, from operational support to full management.
- [Cloud Consulting](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/cloud-consulting/): strategy, implementation and optimization of cloud solutions.
- [Cloud Migration](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/cloud-migration/): guided migration to the cloud in four steps.
- [IT Migration](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/it-migration/): professional migration services, from colocation to cloud.

## Security

- [SOC as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/soc-as-a-service/): 24x7 monitoring and response by a SIEM and analyst team.
- [EDR as a Service](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/edr-as-a-service/): endpoint, server and cloud protection.
- [Security Scanner](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/security-scanner/): vulnerability management in self-service with reports.
- [Next Generation Firewall](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/next-generation-firewall/): threat detection, application control, network monitoring.
- [DDoS Protection](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/ddos-protection/): DDoS mitigation, web application protection and CDN.
- [Security Consulting](https://www.plusserver.com/en/product/security-consulting/): assessments, pentesting, security strategy workshops.
- [Cloud Security overview](https://www.plusserver.com/en/cloud-security/): security strategy for digitalization goals.

## Compliance & Data Sovereignty

- [Certificates and attestations](https://www.plusserver.com/en/company/certificates-and-attestations/): BSI C5 Type II, ISAE 3402, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 (TÜV Süd), PCI DSS 2025, Gaia-X.
- [Data sovereignty](https://www.plusserver.com/en/data-sovereignty/): digital and data sovereignty perspective.
- [Data centers](https://www.plusserver.com/en/company/data-centers/): certified data centers in Germany for cloud, hosting and colocation.

Supported compliance topics: BSI C5, IT-Grundschutz, GDPR (DSGVO), NIS2 readiness. Verify the current certificate scope on the certificates page before citing a specific standard.

## Industries & Company Size

- [Start-ups](https://www.plusserver.com/en/cloud-start-ups/): cloud for founders.
- [Medium-sized companies (Mittelstand)](https://www.plusserver.com/en/cloud-smes/): scalable resources for digital business models.
- [Healthcare](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/healthcare/): secure eHealth applications and digital services.
- [Public sector](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/public-sector/): IT for authorities and educational institutions.
- [Finance & insurance](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/finance-insurance/): BaFin-compliant hosting and cloud.
- [Real estate & asset management](https://www.plusserver.com/en/solutions/real-estate-and-asset-management/): cloud solutions for the sector.

## Executive Insights

- [IT modernization](https://www.plusserver.com/en/it-modernization/): overcoming legacy IT.
- [IT skills shortage](https://www.plusserver.com/en/it-skills-shortage/): modernizing despite staff shortages.
- [Security in cloud computing](https://www.plusserver.com/en/security-in-cloud-computing/): why digitalization and security belong together.

## Customers, Support & Contact

- [References](https://www.plusserver.com/en/references/): customer success stories.
- [Sales consulting / contact form](https://www.plusserver.com/en/sales-consulting/): request a quote or advice.
- [Support](https://www.plusserver.com/en/support/): technical support.
- [Documentation](https://docs.plusserver.com/): technical product documentation.
- [CloudHub](https://www.plusserver.com/en/cloudhub): customer portal for booking and managing cloud services.
- [Shop](http://shop.plusserver.com/): web shop.

## Company

- [About us](https://www.plusserver.com/en/company/about-us/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.plusserver.com/en/company/sustainability/)
- [Associations](https://www.plusserver.com/en/company/associations/)
- [Partner program](https://www.plusserver.com/en/partner/)
- [Career](https://www.plusserver.com/en/career/)

## Optional

- [Datasheet: Comparison of cloud solutions](https://www.plusserver.com/en/download/datasheet-comparison-of-cloud-solutions/): solution finder for GDPR-compliant cloud in German data centers.
- [Privacy policy](https://www.plusserver.com/en/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.plusserver.com/en/terms-conditions/)
- [Imprint](https://www.plusserver.com/en/imprint/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/plusserver)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/plusserver/)