Proxmox on STACKIT Colocation
WZ-IT designs and operates Proxmox on your hardware in a suitable STACKIT colocation. Location, certification scope, and operational boundaries are confirmed in advance.
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The following are trademarks of their respective owners: STACKIT (STACKIT GmbH & Co. KG (Schwarz Gruppe)). WZ-IT is an independent service provider and has no business, partnership, or contractual relationship with these companies. We offer independent migration, installation, hosting, and operations services. Proxmox is a trademark of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. WZ-IT is an authorized reseller partner of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Our managed services and service levels are agreed separately from Proxmox subscriptions.
European colocation for Proxmox
An option for projects that combine customer-owned hardware, European locations, and traceable responsibility boundaries.
European ownership
STACKIT is part of Schwarz Digits. The provider publishes data centre locations in Germany and Austria; the service location and data paths are confirmed for the specific project.
Published assurance reports
STACKIT publishes assurance material including BSI C5, ISO 27001, and EN 50600. We assess which report applies to which service, location, and period for each project.
Colocation for customer hardware
The target model uses customer-owned servers in a suitable colocation. Rack, power, uplinks, remote hands, and potential redundancy are agreed before implementation.
Map requirements clearly
Protection needs, regulatory requirements, service location, administrative access, and evidence are translated into the architecture. Any specific compliance depends on the confirmed scope.
Who is STACKIT the right choice for?
Industries with highest compliance requirements benefit most from sovereignty guarantees.
Public Administration
Define service location, access, documentation, and required evidence as part of the target architecture.
Healthcare
Plan sensitive data, roles, backup, recovery, and additional contractual requirements together.
Finance & Insurance
Assess assurance, outsourcing, security, and resilience requirements before technical implementation.
KRITIS Operators
Design segmentation, availability, recovery, and documented responsibilities around the required protection level.
Proxmox on STACKIT - turnkey
We handle the setup of your Proxmox infrastructure on STACKIT, from architecture and migration to ongoing operations with a selectable service level.
All Proxmox servicesArchitecture consulting
Cluster topology for STACKIT
Migration & setup
From AWS/Azure or on-prem
BSI C5 mapping
Compliance documentation
Managed operations
24/7 monitoring, selectable service level
What is clarified before the build
Product names and general certification lists do not replace a project assessment. We confirm the conditions relevant to your environment before implementation.
Location and data paths
The data centre, uplinks, administrative access, and potential off-site targets are defined for the target design.
Applicable certification scope
We assess which reports and certificates actually cover the planned service, location, and period.
Responsibilities and access
Hardware, colocation, networking, hypervisor, monitoring, maintenance, and incident response receive clear responsibility boundaries.
Backup and recovery
Backup targets, keys, retention, RTO/RPO, and optional restore tests are confirmed separately.
How Proxmox runs on STACKIT: your hardware, confirmed location
The target model described here uses customer-owned hardware in a suitable STACKIT colocation. Available locations, space, power, uplinks, and remote hands are confirmed directly for the project.
Hardware and colocation
We size servers, storage, and networking. Procurement, ownership, the colocation contract, and on-site services are assigned clearly before the build.
Cluster build by WZ-IT
We install Proxmox VE, design ZFS or Ceph, separate management, cluster, and storage networks, and implement the agreed backup and hardening scope.
Operations and monitoring
Managed Proxmox adds 24/7 proactive monitoring, updates in maintenance windows, backup management, and the agreed incident response from €179.90 per node and month.
Native STACKIT cloud services can be integrated where required. Each service, data path, and responsibility boundary is assessed separately from the Proxmox cluster. Ongoing hypervisor operations are covered by Managed Proxmox.
Further Proxmox guides
In-depth knowledge from our Proxmox knowledge base.
For professional secrecy holders
Operate Proxmox in the Section 203 Managed Cloud
If Proxmox processes client, patient or other professional secrets, WZ-IT plans the application, infrastructure, access, backups and ongoing operations within a purpose-built operating model.
Plan Proxmox with the selected provider
Name provider resources, required topology, and affected workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions
STACKIT is the cloud and colocation provider of Schwarz Digits. The provider publishes European data centre locations and various certificates and assurance reports. For a specific Proxmox project, we confirm the location, service scope, contractual model, and the evidence that actually applies.
Our target model uses customer-owned hardware in a suitable colocation. We design sizing, networking, storage, and Proxmox while the customer contracts the required infrastructure services. Availability, location, rack, power, and remote-hands services are confirmed in advance.
Both can be useful. Proxmox on customer-owned hardware creates a clearly controlled virtualisation, storage, and network layer. Native cloud services can complement it where their functions and responsibility boundaries fit the target design. We assess both layers separately and document their interfaces.
The models are not directly comparable: colocation with customer-owned hardware has different cost components from rented bare metal or consumption-based cloud resources. We compare procurement, space, power, networking, on-site services, backup, and operations for the specific target design.
Proxmox supports established export and migration paths. The effort of a later move depends on storage, networking, hardware, data volume, and connected services. We therefore keep the architecture and responsibilities documented and avoid unnecessary provider-specific dependencies.
The overall framework consists of hardware, colocation and network connectivity, plus the build and ongoing operations. Managed Proxmox starts at €179.90 net per node and month; hardware, provider services, cluster architecture, and additional recovery requirements are priced separately.
Let's talk about your project - honest and no strings attached
- 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.
“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.”
Proxmox proof from real projects
Customer feedback on virtualization, backup, VPN, security and ongoing cluster operations.
“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 Kirchner
Managing Director, nextGYM GmbH
“Professional, honest and technically thoroughly sound: WZ-IT set up our Proxmox and backup infrastructure securely and future-proof. The consulting from Timo and Robin was objective and needs-driven, the implementation smooth and the final documentation exemplary. You can tell immediately that business-critical infrastructure is thought through holistically from the outset here and implemented with clear ownership.”
Pascal Block
Project Manager, Stadtwerke Brühl GmbH
Stadtwerke Brühl - municipal energy and infrastructure utility.
“WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.”
John Hellmerichs
Managing Director, AInergy GmbH
AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.
“WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
Aphy AG
Aphy AG - AI platform for hotel back-office.
“I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate
EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.
“Communication with WZ-IT was open, friendly and professional from the very beginning. Mr. Wevelsiep and Mr. Zins responded to every one of our questions patiently, promptly and respectfully, and contributed their own suggestions and good ideas on how to modernize our server infrastructure and adapt it even better to our needs. Throughout, WZ-IT consistently kept our need for data sovereignty and GDPR compliance in mind. Even short-notice adjustments and change requests from our side were implemented quickly and patiently and integrated consistently into the overall concept. From planning to the final handover, every step was documented transparently and comprehensively - so if a provider change should ever become necessary, the documentation would let us onboard a successor into our infrastructure very quickly. We are extremely satisfied with WZ-IT and hope to continue working together for a long time.”
Christoph Mußmann
Project Officer, DGHO e.V.
DGHO - German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology.
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de
Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.
“While looking for a partner to integrate a local AI solution, we came across Timo and Robin - and could not have made a better decision. They quickly understood our requirements and solved technical challenges competently and pragmatically. We were particularly impressed by the straightforward collaboration, their high level of expertise and the speed of implementation. We are delighted to have Timo and Robin at our side as reliable business partners and look forward to our next projects together. (translated)”
Henrik Jeche
Head of IT Administration
ml&s - full-service provider for the electronics industry.
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE
ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)”
Matthias Zimmermann
Managing Director, Annota GmbH
Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.
“Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)”
Sebastian Maier
Managing Director, Yonju GmbH
Yonju - business coaching and AI products.
“Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions
Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.
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