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Node-RED: Managed Hosting, Installation and Operations

WZ-IT plans, installs and operates Node-RED as managed hosting, in your cloud or on premises. Depending on the target design, we also provide migration, secure network and identity integration, monitoring, backups, updates, integrations and further development.

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Cloud Wolke HerausforderungServer NachhaltigkeitIT Beratung Service Consulting SoforthilfeTimo Wevelsiep Robin ZinsExperten für Innovation Migration AWSHetzner Hosting zuverlässig

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  • Stadtwerke Brühl
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  • Golem.de
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  • nextGYM
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About the technology

What is Node-RED?

Node-RED is a visual programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services. With its browser-based flow editor, you can create complex logic by simply dragging and dropping nodes - perfect for IoT projects and home automation.

Built on Node.js's event-driven, non-blocking model, Node-RED is ideal for running at the network edge on low-cost hardware like Raspberry Pi as well as in the cloud. Its visual programming approach makes it accessible to users of any technical background.

GitHubWebsiteOfficial Documentation

Node-RED Features

  • Visual Flow Editor

    Browser-based development environment for creating flows by simply connecting nodes without programming knowledge.

  • Extensive Node Library

    Over 5,000 pre-built nodes for various tasks - from input/output to complex data processing operations.

  • JavaScript Functions

    Embed JavaScript code in Function nodes for custom logic and data manipulation capabilities.

  • Context Management

    Efficient data storage and retrieval within flows using flow, global, and environment variables.

  • Error Handling

    Robust error handling to ensure stable and reliable flow execution in production environments.

  • Debug Capabilities

    Comprehensive debug nodes for inspecting message payloads at various points throughout your flows.

Infrastructure, integration and operations

Node-RED as part of your infrastructure

We do more than provide an application. WZ-IT designs the technical architecture, integrates network and identity, operates the agreed scope and develops integrations when the standard product is not enough.

Architecture and migration

Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.

  • On-Premise

    In your data center: Installation on bare-metal, VM or Docker · Integration with existing Active Directory/LDAP

  • Cloud Installation

    AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more: Installation on AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner · Terraform/IaC setup (optional) · Kubernetes or Docker Compose · Capacity and scaling design

  • Enterprise Setup

    Advanced architecture after technical and licence assessment: HA and recovery design where supported by the application and edition · Logging according to feature set and edition · Custom security policies

Network and identity

SSO, secure access, internal systems and existing security components are integrated appropriately.

  • VPN Access

    WireGuard, NetBird, Tailscale, Headscale, OpenVPN, Cloudflare Tunnel · Easy client setup for all devices

  • SSO Integration

    Directly or through an upstream identity layer

  • Multi-Factor Auth

    Depends on application, edition and identity provider

  • Firewall & Hardening

    Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting

Monitoring and service level

Updates, backups, technical monitoring and response paths follow a transparent operational scope.

  • 24/7 proactive monitoring

  • Updates and patches

    CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities

  • Daily backup with 7-day retention

  • Personal technical contact

Integration and development

APIs, automation and custom extensions can be delivered beyond basic deployment.

  • Admin API & Runtime Control

    We control the Node-RED runtime programmatically: deploying flows, restarting instances, or dynamically adjusting credentials via API - ideal for multi-tenant systems.

  • Event-Driven & Async I/O

    Node-RED is natively asynchronous. We develop custom nodes that react to hardware events, MQTT messages, or database triggers and start complex logic chains.

  • Custom Nodes (JavaScript/HTML)

    When standard nodes aren't enough, we develop custom NPM modules. Packaged as native Node-RED nodes, with custom HTML configuration interface and performant JS logic in the backend.

Full-service installation with no hidden costs

What the Node-RED setup includes

  • Complete installation & configuration
  • SSL certificate & reverse proxy setup
  • Backup strategy & disaster recovery
  • Performance optimization & tuning
  • Security hardening following OWASP
  • Monitoring & logging setup
  • Documentation & best practices
  • Administrator training (remote)
  • 30 days email support included
  • Dedicated contact person
  • Optional integration: LDAP/AD, SSO, MFA
  • Update strategy & patch management setup

The exact scope depends on the application, edition, infrastructure and criticality. Vendor licences and non-standard components are quoted separately.

Concrete Use Cases

Node-RED Development & Integration

Node-RED bridges visual programming and complex backend logic. The modular architecture allows us to develop custom nodes that seamlessly integrate into existing flows.

Legacy Machine Integration (IIoT)

Problem

Old production machines speak proprietary protocols (S7, Modbus, serial interfaces) that modern cloud systems don't understand.

Solution

Node-RED as edge gateway translates local machine data, filters out noise, and sends only relevant metrics securely to the cloud via MQTT/HTTPS.

API Orchestration & Middleware

Problem

A frontend needs to query 5 different APIs, leading to load times and CORS issues.

Solution

A Node-RED flow aggregates all 5 requests in the backend, transforms JSON structures, and delivers a clean, consolidated response object to the frontend.

Dynamic Rule Engine for End Users

Problem

Non-technical employees should be able to modify automation rules (If X then Y) without calling the developer.

Solution

We integrate the Node-RED editor 'read-only' or restricted into your admin panel, so power users can visually adjust logic.

Managed Hosting & Operations

How much does hosting for Node-RED cost?

Compute, applications, storage and response are shown separately. You can see what ongoing operations include and which requirements need a technical assessment.

Starter workload from€129.90/ month · Modular pricing based on your requirements - service level, apps and compute selectable individually.

Node-RED hosting in Germany: GDPR-compliant operations

  • One managed standard application included
  • Dedicated compute workload in S, M, L or XL
  • Subdomain on wz-it.cloud included
  • German provider, German data centres, no US clouds
  • ISO 27001-certified and BSI C5-attested data centres
  • 99.9 % standard availability per month
  • CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities
  • Central collection of agreed system and operations logs with immutable retention
  • Daily backup with 7-day retention
  • 5 TB outbound traffic per workload and month
  • 24/7 proactive monitoring
  • Five clearly separated service levels
  • 24/7 P1 response with Production or Critical
  • Personal technical contact
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All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses. All on-premises options

Other options

Try it free for 7 days

Request a test instance

We set up a test instance for you, usually on the next business day. No payment details required. After seven days it is deleted unless you continue.

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Installation on Your Infrastructure

Installation on your own infrastructure · On-premise or in your cloud · Control over data location and access · Custom configuration · Complete documentation · Initial setup & configuration · Optional support and maintenance contract

Price on request, plus optional support & maintenanceRequest a proposal →On-premises option

Run Node-RED on hardware at your organisation

As an alternative to managed hosting in the data centre, WZ-IT provides the hardware, configures Node-RED, and handles hardening, monitoring, updates, backup and technical support. Access can be limited to the internal network or enabled through VPN and existing identities.

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Target architecture

Integrate Node-RED into your infrastructure with clear controls

Development and automation platforms need controlled execution, secrets, persistent data and clearly bounded connections to source and target systems.

Developers, triggers and source systems

Teams, repositories, webhooks, schedules and business systems initiate defined processes.

Secure access

TLS, firewall rules, reverse proxies or private network paths are designed around the platform's exposure.

Identity and permissions

Local accounts, SSO, directories, service accounts and emergency access are connected through clear roles.

Node-RED platform

Editor, API, build or workflow runtimes are deployed reproducibly and isolated appropriately.

Database and artefacts

Metadata, configuration, source state, packages or execution history.

Workers and runtimes

Queues, runners, containers, resource limits and separated execution environments.

APIs and target systems

Service accounts, secrets and controlled network paths to internal and external systems.

The diagram is a resilient target model. Its implementation depends on edition, data flows, load, availability objectives and existing infrastructure.

Role in the overall system

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Maintain the application

Support custom code and integrations

Keep custom extensions, interfaces and dependencies controlled, updated and supportable.

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Connect users, sites and systems

Add identity-based access and private network paths as a separate operational layer.

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Assess Section 203 requirements separately

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Knowledge

More about Node-RED

Tutorials & guides

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Reviews & projects

Client feedback and projects worldwide

WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbH
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WZ-IT designs, develops and operates infrastructure and software for clients in Germany and internationally. We deliver projects remotely and continue supporting them in ongoing operations after go-live.

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Managed Hosting & Operations

Enquire about hosting and operations for Node-RED

Briefly describe the current state and objective for Node-RED. We assess infrastructure, integration, and ongoing operations.

  • Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
  • An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
  • Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI

No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.

Email[email protected]Phone+49 2922 875068
Timo and Robin, founders of WZ-IT

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WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
Jakob ÖschlbergerInno7 GmbH