Docker Hosting – for each container load

Docker hosting for each container load

From a single container to a fully orchestrated platform: Docker workloads run on VMs at centron from €3.11 per month or in Kubernetes from €29.99 per month.

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ccloud³ Console · Docker host
eu-de · Hallstadt Data Centre
Container
12 ongoing
Host
docker-01
Load
41 %
DOCK Docker Engine · Compose
● Running
VOL Volumes · persistent data
● Mounted
NET VPC · Internal Services
● Connected
MON Container Monitoring
● Active
Stack deployeddocker compose up · 12 containers
  • Docker-ready in seconds – Deploy the VM, start Docker
  • Scaling as required – from a single VM to a cluster
  • Kubernetes upgrade path when orchestration becomes necessary
  • Persistent data using Volumes and S3 Object Storage
Containers need a good foundation

The right infrastructure for your containers

Docker runs anywhere – and it runs well on infrastructure that suits your workload. centron offers the full range: from Docker hosts to Kubernetes clusters.

A Docker host in seconds

Deploy a ccloud³ VM running Linux, install Docker, start containers – the quickest way to set up individual applications, Compose stacks and development environments.

Orchestration as it grows

When containers are turned into microservices, Kubernetes, with cStack, takes care of auto-scaling, self-healing and load balancing – without the need to change platforms.

Persistence sorted out properly

Volumes provide NVMe block storage for databases and stateful containers, whilst S3 Object Storage stores artefacts, uploads and backups – both independently of the container lifecycle.

Automated reports

cReports summarises utilisation, usage and availability of your environment in automated reports.

Use cases

Application examples for Docker hosting at centron

Docker hosting enables reliable cloud deployments for every kind of container workload – from simple web projects, API backends and microservices to complex database clusters and enterprise applications, on infrastructure that adapts to your budget.

Docker + Apache Kafka for scalable event streaming

Docker containers combined with Apache Kafka to process event data in real time. Ideal for IoT, e-commerce or user tracking – orchestrated with Kubernetes and deployed on ccloud³ VMs.

CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes

Automated build and deployment processes, e.g. with GitLab CI or Jenkins in containers. With managed Kubernetes you scale your development environments securely and efficiently – details on CI/CD pipelines.

Roll out microservice architectures flexibly

Distribute your application as microservices across a central Kubernetes cluster. Thanks to managed servers or root access to VMs, you retain full control over deployment and infrastructure.

Run web APIs and databases in containers

Host high-performance REST or GraphQL APIs and connected databases such as PostgreSQL or Redis in isolated containers – with object storage and block storage for flexible data backup; more on database hosting.

Scalable ML pipelines with Docker and GPU VMs

For machine learning workloads, combine Docker with GPU-supported hosting on Cloud GPU instances – ideal for data-intensive model training and real-time inference on Kubernetes.

Provision a Docker VM in minutes

A ccloud³ VM with Docker Engine and docker-compose – ideal for fast container deployments, DevOps environments or scalable web applications, ready in a few clicks and hosted entirely in Germany.

From the Compose stack to the cluster

A growth trajectory without a change of platform

Today: a VM with Docker Compose for your application. Tomorrow: multiple hosts behind a load balancer in a VPC. The day after tomorrow: Kubernetes orchestrates your containers with auto-scaling and zero-downtime deployments. Every step uses the same console, the same API, the same volumes – Docker hosting that grows with your architecture.

from €3.11 per monthDocker host · Upgrade path to Kubernetes
Getting to know Kubernetes
  • Single use – VM + Docker Compose
  • Several services – VPC + Load Balancing
  • Microservices – Kubernetes with AutoScaler
  • Data & Artefacts – Volumes + S3 storage
  • 99.8% uptime SLA for ccloud³ VMs in the HA Pool – reliably hosted in German data centres
  • Premium Full Managing from €64.85 per month – including regular backups
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How to host Docker with centron

Choose the entry-level plan that suits your container workload – you can switch at any time.

ccloud³ VM
Docker host
From
€3.11 / month
For Compose stacks
  • Linux image of your choice
  • Root access for Docker
  • Ready in seconds
Find out more
Kubernetes
Orchestration
From
€29.99 / month
For microservices
  • AutoScaler & Self-Healing
  • Traffic included
  • CI/CD integration
Find out more
Volumes
Persistence
From
€0.05 / GB · month
For stateful containers
  • NVMe performance
  • Independent of the container
  • Snapshot-compatible
Find out more
In a nutshell

How much does Docker hosting cost at centron?

Docker hosting: Run container workloads on VMs or managed Kubernetes – from a single container to a cluster, based in Germany. The cornerstone of the service is ccloud³ VM, starting at €3.11 per month – billed by the hour, with no minimum contract term. This is supplemented as required by Kubernetes and volumes. Operations are conducted exclusively in our own data centres in Germany – certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz, with an unrestricted BSI C5:2020 Type 1 attestation. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit.

Packages and prices
Building blockPrice
ccloud³ VMfrom €3.11 per month
Kubernetesfrom €29.99 per month
Volumesfrom €0.05 per GB per month
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✓ Quick Start – Docker host in seconds rather than hours
✓ A genuine path to growth – from Compose to Kubernetes without switching
✓ Clean persistence – Volumes and S3 for container data
✓ Full visibility – Monitoring for hosts and containers
Docker hosting FAQ

Everything you need to know about Docker hosting

What is Docker hosting?

Docker hosting refers to the provision of virtual machines or servers on which the Docker Engine is installed. In these environments, Docker containers can be run, managed and scaled in isolation. They share the host’s resources but remain separate from one another – ideal for modern DevOps workflows.

How do I get started with Docker at centron?

Deploy a ccloud³ VM with Linux, install Docker, start containers – your first stack is running in a few minutes. Root access and free choice of distribution included.

What advantages does Docker hosting at centron offer?

centron offers ccloud³ VMs, managed servers and Kubernetes hosting – all optimised for use with Docker. Our infrastructure is certified to ISO 27001, highly available and operated in Germany – for maximum performance, data protection and legal certainty.

Why should I use Docker hosting in the cloud?

With Docker hosting in the cloud you benefit from automatic scaling, flexible resources and fast provisioning. At centron, new instances with ccloud³ VMs or Kubernetes clusters can be launched in a few minutes – ideal for continuous integration, microservices and agile development teams.

Which Docker hosting products does centron offer?

You can choose between virtual machines, managed servers, dedicated root servers and Kubernetes clusters – depending on project size and requirements.

When should I switch to Kubernetes?

When several services, automatic scaling or zero-downtime deployments become important. The switch works without a platform break – Kubernetes with cStack runs on the same centron infrastructure from €29.99 per month.

Does centron offer Kubernetes hosting for Docker containers?

Yes, with our Kubernetes hosting (cStack) you can orchestrate, automatically scale and manage Docker containers efficiently. Perfect for production workloads, microservices and CI/CD pipelines.

How do I handle persistent data for containers?

With volumes: NVMe block storage from €0.05 per GB per month that exists independently of the container lifecycle. Artefacts, uploads and backups are handled by S3 Object Storage via the S3-compatible API.

Can I host private container images?

Yes – run your own registry on a VM or use S3-compatible storage as the backend. Our team advises on the right solution for your workflow.

Does Docker Compose run at centron?

Of course – on your VM with root access you use Docker, Compose and your usual tools without restrictions.

Is centron suitable for production Docker environments?

Absolutely – centron offers highly available, GDPR-compliant Docker hosting solutions suitable for companies of every size. Our customers use Docker for web hosting, APIs, data streaming, IoT applications and machine learning workloads on GPU servers, among other things.
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