WZ-IT assumes clearly defined operational responsibility for systems in your cloud, data centre, and on premises. Monitoring, updates, backups, access, and response are specified for each managed service.
Server operations: from €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
Monitoring: from €79.90 excl. VAT / customer environment and month
5 service levels
Provider agnostic
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Whether you start with an assessment, move straight to implementation or hand over operations - every starting point has a defined scope and a stated price.
Assess
Assess and prioritise patch status, access, firewall, backups and system health for a standard instance.
€290 excl. VAT one-time
Optional follow-on service: Transition to managed server operations.
View detailsMonitor
Monitor systems and services around the clock, maintain checks and route alerts in a controlled process.
from €79.90 excl. VAT / customer environment and month
Alert your team or add incident response by WZ-IT.
View detailsOperate
Take over, monitor, patch and document existing Linux servers.
from €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
On your infrastructure, with volume pricing and optional service levels.
View detailsOperate
Operate nodes and clusters with monitoring, updates, backup assurance and an agreed response model.
from €179.90 excl. VAT / node and month
Priced per node; cluster scope is confirmed during the audit.
View detailsThe complete service catalogue lists further audits, managed services, local systems and project engagements with their respective pricing or scoping model.
All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses.
All services & pricesStart with monitoring, an ongoing operations contract, managed application hosting, an audit, or controlled takeover of an existing estate.
Existing infrastructure
Existing Linux servers in your account: patching, hardening, backup management, and monitoring with response.
New application
Dedicated starter workload with one managed standard application, compute, backups, updates, and monitoring.
Without WZ-IT response
We proactively monitor the agreed systems 24/7 and notify your team of relevant alerts. Incident response remains with you.
Optional entry
Standalone health check for security, backups, and performance with a prioritized action plan.
24/7
Round-the-clock P1 response for business-critical production systems with Production or Critical.
Containers
Operate the Linux host, container runtime, deployment, monitoring, and persistent data together.
Existing estate
Inventory, stabilise, and take over unknown or organically grown Linux systems.
Overall system
Operate clouds, bare metal, Proxmox, and on-premises through private connectivity.
Your provider, our operations - details and scope on each page.
Hetznerfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
OVHfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
IONOSfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
OTCfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
DigitalOceanfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
Contabofrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
Netcupfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
AWSfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
Azurefrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and monthSTACKITfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and monthSTRATOfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month
Scalewayfrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and monthExoscalefrom €149.90 excl. VAT / server and monthA managed service can be the entry point. When additional sites, clouds, or platforms are added, they join the same operating model through documented network paths, responsibilities, and service levels.
Cloud, bare metal, Proxmox, and on-premises systems remain where data, performance, and control require them.
NetBird, site-to-site links, and existing enterprise networks connect approved services through controlled paths.
Linux servers, open-source applications, Proxmox, App Nodes, and local AI are designed as dependent system components.
Monitoring, updates, backups, documentation, and incident response follow one coordinated responsibility and service-level model.
These components define response, security, evidence, and technical responsibility within the selected operational scope.
Five service levels with defined response times and clear 24/7 P1 boundaries.
Learn more24/7 proactive monitoring of the agreed systems. Relevant alerts go to the designated contacts.
Learn moreContinuous vulnerability scanning with automatic alerts and patch management.
Learn moreprivacy-focused infrastructure in ISO 27001 & BSI C5 certified data centers.
Learn moreWe operate your existing servers - whether on-premise, cloud or hybrid.
Learn moreOperation and modernization of legacy systems: PHP, Java, .NET - we stabilize and containerize.
Learn moreEssential, Business and Priority apply during defined service windows. Production and Critical add round-the-clock response to P1 incidents. Business and higher levels include a monthly operations allowance for planned technical work.
For less time-critical systems, staging and internal applications.
included
in the base operations price
For production systems without contractual night and weekend on-call coverage.
+€99.90
per customer environment / month
For business-critical systems requiring a fast response during the service window.
+€249.90
per customer environment / month
24/7 P1 on-call coverage for business-critical production environments.
+€399.90
per customer environment / month
Available after audit, runbook and capacity approval.
+€699.90
per customer environment / month
Business, Priority, Production and Critical include the first covered workload in a customer environment. Further covered workloads cost €29.90, €49.90, €69.90 and €99.90 per month respectively.
The flexible operations allowance applies to planned work during regular service hours and expires at month end. Operations, monitoring, backups, maintenance and updates within the agreed scope do not reduce it. Additional and incident work costs €120 net per hour in 6-minute increments during regular service hours and €240 net per started hour outside them.
Key personnel left the company. Passwords missing, documentation outdated, status unclear.
User count, data volume, or system dependencies exceed the original sizing.
Customers or insurers demand proof of patch management, backups and security measures.
Describe the systems, operating locations, and required responsibility. We will identify the appropriate entry point and service levels.
Enquiry
Describe the current situation, systems, and required operational responsibility. We usually respond within one business day.
In-depth knowledge from our knowledge base.
Operational scope, responsibility, pricing, and service levels
Managed Operations means that we operate an explicitly agreed part of your Linux infrastructure or application. Depending on the offer, scope ranges from monitoring-only to patching, backup management, and incident response. Responsibilities, response times, and technical boundaries are recorded in the service schedule.
Yes. We often take over historically grown systems ('brownfield'). We handle stabilizing the infrastructure beneath the application - whether it's Magento, Shopware, WordPress, Plone (Python/Zope), Typo3 or specific ERP/CRM systems (e.g. Odoo). We ensure the services (PHP-FPM, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres, Solr/Elasticsearch) run performantly and the server is secured, even if the software stack is older.
We work provider-agnostic. Our specialty is Hetzner (root servers, cloud, vSwitch), but we also manage systems at AWS, IONOS, OVH, Netcup, Contabo and on-premise infrastructures. What matters is not where your server is located, but that it's professionally managed.
First understand, then act: before takeover we assess the technical state and define scope, risks, and priorities. For unclear or historically grown environments, the standalone server audit with a detailed action report can be useful. Takeover planning covers access, monitoring, backup status, and maintenance windows.
Yes, cloud exit is a focus area. We assess the invoice, workload profile, managed services, traffic and operating requirements and compare them with a sized target architecture. See our migration page for the project-specific savings assessment.
We offer five service levels: Essential with an initial technical response to a critical incident (P1) by the end of the next business day, Business within four service hours, Priority within one service hour, and Production or Critical with 24/7 P1 response within 60 or 30 minutes. Monitoring runs continuously in every tier. Service levels govern response, not an automatic uptime commitment. See our SLA page.
For regular operations we primarily support Debian, Ubuntu LTS, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. We take over end-of-life systems only after a risk assessment as a documented exception with compensating controls and a binding transition or migration plan.
No. We specialize in Linux and open-source infrastructure. For Windows environments, we're happy to recommend partners from our network. Hybrid setups (Linux backend + Windows clients) we can support on the Linux side.
No. Operations are organized through documented access, runbooks, escalation paths, and agreed coverage rules. The binding availability and response time depend on the selected service level; Critical is offered only after readiness and capacity approval.
Yes. We operate self-hosted Kubernetes platforms as well as existing EKS, AKS and GKE environments. The exact scope follows from the cluster, add-ons, workloads and service level. For smaller systems, we still deliberately recommend Docker Compose, Coolify or Podman. Explore Managed Kubernetes.
Yes. Managed application hosting includes daily backups with seven-day retention for a standard workload. For existing servers, we manage the agreed backup setup. Storage locations, retention, restore testing, immutable backups, and RTO/RPO targets are defined for the environment.
Our focus is on the infrastructure level (OS, database, web server, containers). For application problems, we analyze logs and resource bottlenecks. Deep code debugging is not part of the standard scope, but can be added as a development service.
Yes, Proxmox VE is one of our specialties. We manage single-node setups up to Ceph clusters with high availability. We also perform migrations from VMware to Proxmox. More on our Proxmox page.
Managed application hosting is calculated per workload, with selectable compute, additional applications, and storage. Existing Linux servers use progressive volume pricing within one coherent customer environment. Monitoring-only is priced separately per agreed environment. Business, Priority, Production and Critical apply per customer environment plus further covered workloads or servers.
Yes. We work with several agencies that offer our server expertise to their clients. Communication then runs through your channels, we stay in the background. Ask us about partner models.
Linux server management: from €149.90 excl. VAT / server and month. Progressive volume pricing applies within one coherent customer environment: servers 2 to 5: €119.90 excl. VAT / server and month; servers 6 to 10: €99.90 excl. VAT / server and month. Monitoring Only with alerts sent to your own team: from €79.90 excl. VAT / customer environment and month. Managed application hosting on a new dedicated instance: from €129.90 excl. VAT / workload and month.
Yes. The server audit is a standalone entry product. You receive a report on security, backups, and performance with a prioritised action plan, without any obligation to proceed with operational takeover.
More questions? We are happy to help!
This page covers the agreed operating scope. The inventory beforehand, monitoring alone as a smaller step and individual work billed by time can be commissioned separately.
Assess first
Review patch level, access, firewall, backups and system state before an operational handover.
€290 excl. VAT one-time
View serviceA smaller step
Have systems and services monitored; alerts go to your team rather than to WZ-IT.
from €79.90 excl. VAT / customer environment and month
View serviceSupport on demand
Clearly scoped tasks without an ongoing contract, billed in 6-minute increments.
€120 excl. VAT / hour
View serviceThree relevant adjacent paths instead of a long list of further products.
All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses.
View the overall systemNo 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.”
Customer feedback on monitoring, updates, maintenance, support and stable production systems.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“WZ-IT supported us professionally with the provisioning and setup of NetBird. Alongside the technical implementation, we also received well-founded advice on connecting our Kubernetes clusters. The recommendations were concrete and directly actionable. The collaboration was consistently reliable, fast and on equal terms. We can recommend WZ-IT without reservation.”
Kai Clauß
Head of Development, SweetConnect GmbH
SweetConnect - cross-manufacturer Industry 4.0 platform for confectionery production.
Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea - we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
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