Netcup root servers
Virtualised KVM systems with guaranteed CPU resources and root access. Suitable for predictable production Linux and container workloads.
We take over the agreed Linux operations for existing Netcup root servers and VPS in your account - including patching, hardening, backup management, monitoring and incident response.
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Service scope
With Monitoring Only, alerts go to your team; response by WZ-IT is not included. Your servers remain in your provider account. The first managed Linux server starts at €149.90; progressive volume pricing applies from the second server.
Netcup provides infrastructure and management functions. WZ-IT adds ongoing operations at operating-system, platform and agreed application level. Before takeover, we assess whether the server type, architecture and operating risk match the required service level.
Virtualised KVM systems with guaranteed CPU resources and root access. Suitable for predictable production Linux and container workloads.
We take over VPS with shared CPU resources after a workload and compatibility assessment. With ARM64, the full software stack must be supported.
Private segments, access paths, reverse proxies and dependencies are documented and operated as one coherent client environment.
Older or discounted systems can also be taken over following an audit. End-of-life systems require a time-limited upgrade or migration path.
For root servers and VPS, Netcup operates the underlying infrastructure. Without an additional operations contract, your team remains responsible for operating systems, applications, access, backups and incident response.
Netcup operates virtualization, hardware, and the Server Control Panel. WZ-IT covers the agreed scope inside your systems, from Linux and networking to backup, applications, and incident handling. The server remains in your Netcup account.
We take over suitable x86 or ARM64 systems after a technical assessment. We consider not just the operating system, but also the services, dependencies, and required restart path running on it.
Responsibility boundary
Netcup operates the host, virtualization, and physical infrastructure. The customer remains responsible for the guest operating system, installed software, updates, and applications unless WZ-IT explicitly takes over those duties.
Specific scope
Outcome
A known operating state rather than an accumulated server with unclear ownership.
SCP, recovery access, and network options are part of the operating path. We document access and design public, IPv6-based, or Cloud-vLAN-only systems around availability and protection requirements.
Responsibility boundary
Netcup provides the selected network configuration. Segmentation inside Cloud vLAN, host firewalls, VPNs, exposure, and secure administration paths must be designed and maintained by the customer.
Specific scope
Outcome
A documented access path that remains usable during misconfiguration or an incident.
Snapshots make rollbacks easier but do not replace independent data protection. We combine Netcup features with application-aware backups and a tested recovery procedure.
Responsibility boundary
A snapshot remains close to the source system and can be affected by plan limits or server state. Reliable protection requires a separate copy, defined retention, and a tested restore.
Specific scope
Outcome
A recovery procedure that considers data, system, and application together.
We monitor the system and agreed services, distinguish guest, application, and provider issues, and perform the intended actions. Human response follows the selected service level.
Responsibility boundary
WZ-IT can analyze and escalate provider incidents but cannot guarantee Netcup's response or repair time. Our response times apply to the agreed WZ-IT scope.
Specific scope
Outcome
A clear path from alert to technical action or qualified provider escalation.
A provider change is not automatically required. We first assess whether the product, architecture, and current state support ongoing operations, stabilize the environment, and plan changes step by step.
Responsibility boundary
Continued operation, product change, and provider change are decided by risk, cost, and technical constraints. Existing systems are not migrated solely to fit a standardized operating model.
Specific scope
Outcome
An orderly start to operations with concrete priorities for the first weeks and further development.
Netcup provides several virtual server classes and management functions. We use them according to load profile, access model and recovery objective rather than applying one default design.
Netcup root servers are also virtualised but receive guaranteed CPU resources. VPS share CPU resources. This distinction informs sizing and capacity planning.
New servers can use public IPv4/IPv6, IPv6 only or Cloud vLAN only. The access and routing design is defined before provisioning.
Console access, the rescue system and snapshots support maintenance and recovery. A resilient backup strategy also needs separate copies and tested recovery procedures.
The models mainly differ in root access, stack freedom and operational responsibility.
| Model | Root access | Operations | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netcup root server or VPS | Yes | By your team | Teams with in-house Linux administration |
| Netcup Managed Private Server | No root or sudo | Standardised by Netcup | Websites and shops within the provided runtime environment |
| Netcup server with WZ-IT | Yes, in your account | Under the agreed WZ-IT scope | Custom Linux stacks, containers, platforms and existing servers |
The transition follows a documented process rather than moving directly into regular operations.
Record servers, access, services, updates, backups and known risks
Agree responsibilities, service level, maintenance windows and transition plan
Secure access, connect monitoring and verify backup status
Handle patches, alerts, incidents and agreed changes with traceability
The provider is only one operating location. WZ-IT connects servers, clouds, and on-premises systems into a documented environment with consistent monitoring, controlled access, and one coordinated service level.
Contracts, accounts, and administrative control remain with you. We take over the agreed technical operations without moving the infrastructure into a closed hosting product.
NetBird, WireGuard, or existing site connections integrate further clouds, Proxmox systems, and on-premises networks through controlled paths.
Monitoring, updates, backups, documentation, and incident response are designed across all participating systems and operated according to the selected service level.
Several similarly operated servers require less onboarding and coordination effort per system. The unit price therefore decreases within one coherent client environment.
You continue paying Netcup infrastructure charges directly to Netcup. One-time onboarding, complex migrations, clusters, special applications and larger changes are quoted after audit and scoping.
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Tell us the number of servers, operating systems, applications and required scope. We will respond within one business day.
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Topics
We take over standard Linux systems on Netcup root servers as well as x86 and ARM64 VPS. ARM64, older systems, multi-server setups, Cloud vLAN architectures and complex application stacks are assessed first. Netcup web hosting without administrative system access is not Linux server management.
Yes, when those components are expressly included in the agreed operational scope. We distinguish between operating system, platform services and application. Product development, major migrations and new integrations are planned separately; small agreed changes may be covered by the flexible operations allowance from Business upwards.
Yes. The contract, billing and control of your Netcup account remain yours. WZ-IT only receives the SSH and management access required for the agreed operations. The access model is documented during onboarding.
No. Netcup's Managed Private Server is a standardised product without root or sudo access. WZ-IT instead takes over the agreed operations of your root servers or VPS in your Netcup account. Custom Linux stacks, containers, networks and integrations remain possible.
Snapshots are useful for maintenance, rollback and individual recovery steps. For a resilient backup scope, we also plan separate encrypted copies, retention and recovery tests according to RPO, RTO and data volume.
Monitoring runs around the clock in every tier. Essential, Business and Priority use defined service hours. Production provides a 24/7 P1 response within 60 minutes, while Critical provides a 30-minute response including a callback. Scope and SLA definitions apply.
Yes. We design Cloud vLAN, public addresses, VPN or bastion access, firewall rules and internal communication paths as one coherent network design. Suitable options depend on location, generation and application.
Standard operations for one existing Linux server start at €149.90 net per month. Progressive volume pricing applies to servers 2 to 5 and 6 to 10 within the same client environment. Final scope is confirmed after the technical audit.
Yes. Monitoring Only starts at €79.90 net per client environment and month. Alerts are sent to your team; response by WZ-IT is not included. Analysis and response require server operations with the appropriate service level.
We need an inventory of servers and services, technical access, known dependencies, current backup and monitoring information, contacts and preferred maintenance windows. Missing documentation can be built together during the audit.
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