Hosting – Full control over the system

Rent a root server: Their rules

Root access means you have complete control over the operating system, software and configuration, right down to the very last line. With centron, you can enjoy this freedom in two ways – as a virtual machine set up in seconds, or as a dedicated server with exclusive hardware.

Two ways to access the root server

Start virtually or expand with dedicated resources

A rented root server combines full control with predictable costs – without the need for your own hardware in the basement.

Virtual root server

ccloud³ VMs with full root access from €3.12 per month – ready in seconds, billed by the hour, scaled at the click of a button.

Dedicated root server

Exclusive hardware featuring AMD EPYC Genoa, from 128 GB RAM and 7.68 TB storage with a dedicated RAID controller – customised and priced to order.

Free choice of system

Whether it’s a Linux distribution or Windows, custom kernel parameters or custom software stacks: root access knows no limits.

German foundations

certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Bamberg, 24/7 on-call support and a 99.9 per cent uptime SLA – control requires reliability.

Control with a safety net and a safety margin

Root access means responsibility – you decide how much

With root access, you can manage updates, hardening and monitoring yourself – snapshots and backups protect against the consequences of experiments. If the system outgrows self-management, centron will take over operations as a managed server, without you having to change your environment.

from €3.12 per monthVirtual root server · 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · 10 GB NVMe
Request a bespoke configuration
  • Get started straight away – a virtual root server in seconds
  • Exclusive hardware – Dedicated Server Worker & Power with AMD EPYC Genoa
  • Snapshots & cBacks – Safety checkpoints before carrying out risky procedures
  • Support that gets back to you – 24/7 from Germany
  • Return journey still to be confirmed – Managed service can be added at any time
Transparent pricing

Root servers at Centron

ccloud³ VMs
Ab
3,12 € / Monat
Virtual root server
  • Full root access
  • Ready in seconds
  • Billed by the hour
Dedicated Server
Personalised kalkuliert
Exclusive hardware
  • AMD EPYC Genoa, from 128 GB RAM
  • 7.68 TB of storage with RAID
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
cBacks
Ab
0,00 € Basic fee
Backups to the root server
  • Every hour to every day
  • Up to 10 per VM
  • No retention period
In a nutshell

How much does a root server cost at Centron?

A root server from centron costs from €3.12 per month as a virtual machine with full root access – billed by the hour and with no minimum contract term. ‘Root’ here means unrestricted system control: your own operating system, your own services, your own firewall rules. If you require exclusive hardware with no other users, choose the dedicated root server based on AMD EPYC Genoa with at least 128 GB RAM; the price depends on the configuration. Both options come with a 99.9% uptime SLA and are hosted in certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Bamberg/Hallstadt. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit.

An overview of the variants
VariantCharacteristicPrice
Virtual root serverccloud³ VM with full root accessfrom €3.12 per month
Dedicated root serverAMD EPYC Genoa, exclusive hardwareindividuell
Backups (cBacks)up to 10 backups per VMwith no standing charge
Root Server FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the root server

What is a root server?

A server on which you have unrestricted administrator rights (root): you choose the operating system, software and configuration yourself. Root servers are available as virtual machines (VMs) and as dedicated servers (with exclusive hardware).

Virtual or dedicated root server – which is right for me?

Virtual is the way to go if you want to get started quickly, scale flexibly and be billed by the hour – from €3.12 per month. Dedicated solutions are ideal if your workloads require dedicated hardware: AMD EPYC Genoa, from 128 GB RAM, with a dedicated RAID controller, priced individually by the sales team.

Who is responsible for updates and security on a root server?

With a traditional root server, you are in complete control – that is the essence of having full control. If you do not wish to manage this yourself, you can opt for the managed server service: in that case, centron will handle updates, monitoring and maintenance round the clock.

Where are the root servers located?

In certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Bamberg/Hallstadt – GDPR-compliant, with a 24/7 on-call service and a 99.9 per cent uptime SLA.
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