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Processor RAM Storage Traffic

Virtual Server

Cloud S

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i Details

CPU	1 vCore
RAM	512 MB
Storage	30 GB SSD
Traffic	Unlimited
Operating System	Linux
IP address	Static IP address
Access	Full root access
Bandwidth	100 Mbit/s
Backup	Snapshots
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Processors: Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 and Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
Security	SSL Certificate included

1 vCore
Intel® Xeon®
Processors

512 MB

30 GB SSD

Unlimited

£4.99/month

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Virtual Server

Cloud M

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i Details

CPU	1 vCore
RAM	1 GB
Storage	50 GB SSD
Traffic	Unlimited
Operating System	Choice of either Linux or Windows
IP address	Static IP address
Access	Full root access
Bandwidth	100 Mbit/s
Backup	Snapshots
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Processors: Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 and Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
Security	SSL Certificate included

1 vCore
Intel® Xeon®
Processors

1 GB

50 GB SSD

Unlimited

12 months£4.99/monththen £9.99/month

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Virtual Server

Cloud L

Details

i Details

CPU	2 vCores
RAM	2 GB
Storage	80 GB SSD
Traffic	Unlimited
Operating System	Choice of either Linux or Windows
IP address	Static IP address
Access	Full root access
Bandwidth	100 Mbit/s
Backup	Snapshots
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Processors: Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 and Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
Security	SSL Certificate included

2 vCores
Intel® Xeon®
Processors

2 GB

80 GB SSD

Unlimited

12 months£9.99/monththen £14.99/month

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Virtual Server

Cloud XL

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i Details

CPU	2 vCores
RAM	4 GB
Storage	120 GB SSD
Traffic	Unlimited
Operating System	Choice of either Linux or Windows
IP address	Static IP address
Access	Full root access
Bandwidth	100 Mbit/s
Backup	Snapshots
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Processors: Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 and Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
Security	SSL Certificate included

2 vCores
Intel® Xeon®
Processors

4 GB

120 GB SSD

Unlimited

12 months£14.99/monththen £19.99/month

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Virtual Server

Cloud XXL

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i Details

CPU	4 vCores
RAM	8 GB
Storage	160 GB SSD
Traffic	Unlimited
Operating System	Choice of either Linux or Windows
IP address	Static IP address
Access	Full root access
Bandwidth	100 Mbit/s
Backup	Snapshots
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Processors: Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 and Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
Security	SSL Certificate included

4 vCores
Intel® Xeon®
Processors

8 GB

160 GB SSD

Unlimited

12 months£19.99/monththen £29.99/month

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General Server Features

Project/Server ready in just 55 seconds	Your server will be ready in just 55 seconds with the powerful 1&1 Cloud
Data centre location	Your choice of data centre location, included free
vCores	1 - 4 vCores	Minimum 1 vCore
RAM	1 - 8 GB RAM	Minimum 512 MB
SSD storage space	30 - 160 GB (SSD) Solid state drive	Minimum 30 GB
KVM console	Use KVM console to access your server as if it was physically on your desktop
Interactive Invoice	Full billing transparency: Whether you want to see your expenses aggregated or broken down to individual minutes, or you need to forcast your future expenses, Interactive Invoice lets you do it all
Architecture	VMware virtualisation technology
SAN storage	All virtual machines (VMs)/projects are stored in our storage area network (SAN). Compared to direct-attached storage (DAS) or local storage, SAN is significantly more resilient. With SAN, your data is always available, even in the event of storage node failure
Traffic	Unlimited incoming and outgoing traffic free of charge

Security

Security with SSL Wildcard Certificate	Secure your customers' data in accordance with the latest safety standards in data encryption with the SSL Wildcard Certificate.
High-performance data centres	Hosted in the advanced data centre of your choice
Firewall management	Setup custom external firewall rules for traffic in the Cloud Panel
IPS/IDS	IPS and IDS build the first barrier in our security network to protect against unwanted access
SIEM	A holistic security, information and event management system which detects and flags anomalies
Backup	A reliable backup solution to ensure the security of your data - £0.20/GB/month
Server snapshot	Create snapshots when you want to preserve the state of a virtual machine, allowing you to return to the same state repeatedly, or just consolidate changes
Server image	Create server images manually or automatically (e.g. schedule the automatic creation of server images daily or weekly), later you can deploy new servers based on these images
User logs	Detailed information about all actions performed in the Cloud Panel
Import Images	Import your own images and ISOS to the cloud panel
SSH Keys	Create and manage SSH keys or add your own keys to securely access your Linux Server

Operating Systems

Windows	Windows Server® 2012 R2 - £5.00/VCore/per month Windows Server® 2016 - £10.00/VCore/per month	Optional
Linux	Ubuntu 16.04 Ubuntu 14.04 CentOS 7 CentOS 6 Debian 9 Debian 8

Customer Service

24/7 support	Speak with customer support
E-mail support	Free e-mail support from a dedicated support team

Configuration & Administration

Full root access	Full root/administrator access for comprehensive system control
Administration Tool Plesk ONYX	Plesk ONYX included (unlimited users, reseller support, unlimited domains)
1&1 Cloud Panel	Centralised administration controls for easy management of all features and functions
1&1 Control Panel	Access to your account information as well as simple management of your contract
Advanced monitoring	Control all server and network activities in a few clicks, with excellent usability and no nested menus
Shell access (via SSH)	Encrypted access to server/project content
SSH Key Management	Create and manage SSH keys

Databases and Programming Languages

Preinstalled applications	Deploy your server with applications already installed (e.g. WordPress, Drupal™, etc.)
Database support	MySQL and MariaDB databases supported
Microsoft Databases	Optionally included software for database administration MS SQL Express 2012/2014 - free MS SQL 2012/2014/2016 - web licence £40/month per 4 CPUs MS SQL 2012/2014/2016 - Standard licence £300/month per 4 CPUs	Optional

Domains

Domains	Use a domain as a fixed Internet address. Choose from the following domain extensions: .co.uk, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .name, .eu, .uk	Option to add domain
IPv4 addresses	Static IPv4 address	1
Additional domains	Additional domains with more than 100 TLDs - starting at £0.99/year	Optional
1&1 Subdomains	Subdomains via 1&1 DNS server, unlimited via Plesk	Up to 10,000
External domains	Integration of external domains from other providers	Unlimited
DNS management	Individual configuration of DNS records (e.g. for external domains or own mail and DNS services)

E-Mail

Your own local mail server	Select a local or 1&1 mail server for each domain
1&1 Mailboxes	1&1 Mailboxes	250
1&1 Mailbox Storage	Available storage space per mailbox	2 GB
1&1 Webmail 2.0	Easy access to e-mail with any browser
1&1 Anti-spam	Automatic spam protection at server level
1&1 Anti-phishing	Protection from phishing e-mails
Microsoft® Exchange	Professional, groupware-capable Microsoft® mail solution with e-mail, events and address book (supports ActiveSync	Optional
1&1 Mail Business	Professional groupware-capable mail solution with mail, events, and address book - £4.99/month	Optional

1&1 Online Storage

1&1 Online Storage	Access your data anytime, anywhere!	2 GB
1&1 Office Drive Manager	Access your Online Storage directly via Windows Explorer!
1&1 Mobile Online Storage	Mobile access to your files with iOS and Android

Marketing and Website Tools

1&1 Webtool	More website performance
1&1 SEO Pro	Make it easier for search engines to find your website - £9.99/month	Optional

VPS Feature Highlights

Full Root Access

Unlimited Traffic

NEW

SSD Storage

NEW

VMware
Virtualisation

INCLUDING

24/7 Support

Plesk ONYX

Choice of Linux/Windows

Maximum Security

Availability

Choice of data centre

Backup

Whether for use as a web server, mail server, or to develop applications

Benefit from maximum availability, top performance and our professional service.

Flexible

Full root access100% root access to your Virtual Machine in our 1&1 Data Centre.
Choice of Operating SystemChoose between multiple versions of Linux and Windows.
Choice of data centre locationChoose the location best for you from multiple options.
No limitsThanks to full virtualisation there are no artificial file limitations.

Run your project on a 1&1 Virtual Server Cloud and benefit from top service and low prices.

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1&1 is a leading global Internet service provider
with over 13 million customer contracts.
1&1 Data Centres are among the safest and most efficient in Europe,
with around 70,000 high-end servers running parallel in operation.
1&1 hosts over 19 million domain names.
1&1 transfers over five billion e-mails and 9,000 terabytes of data
every month, with external network connectivity speed of 300 Gbit/s.

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the topic

Virtual Server

What is VPS hosting?

Servers are powerful computer systems for hosting, which host websites or software apps so multiple users can access them at once. Like other computers, servers have certain performance characteristics, for example, the memory, the hard drive and the power of the processors. A virtual server, also known as a vServer or VPS (Virtual Private Server), works according to the same principle. However, a virtual server does not use dedicated hardware, like a hard drive or CPU, rather it accesses one or more parts of certain hardware resources. This means a VPS has some performance characteristics that differ from those of a physical server. For example, the virtual hard drive capacity can be spread over various hard drives, or only use a part of a physical hard drive.

The advantage of a virtual server is the flexible allocation of physical server resources, which allows for the creation of tailor-made server sizes and in turn makes renting a vServer very cost efficient. The opposite of a vServer is a dedicated server, where specific hardware resources are rented either in their full capacity, or just one or more processors and hard drives. Our vServers, like a dedicated server, give you full root access. That means you decide how you want to use VPS hosting – completely in private and independently from other users. You can also choose between Linux or Windows-based operating systems. You rent your vServer at an affordable monthly rate. Our virtual server packages offer various performance levels for your individual needs.

What is the difference between virtualisation and emulation?

Although similar concepts, there are some key differences between emulation and virtualisation. In short, the emulation process replaces hardware with software, whereas a virtual machine uses physical hardware directly.

Emulation is essentially the process of enabling one computer system (the host) to behave like another computer system (the guest). It uses a virtual machine (VM) in order to simulate hardware, therefore creating a virtual environment that acts similarly to a physical hardware environment. This mimicking process is quite common in the world of gaming. For example, many gamers use emulators to play classic game consoles on their computer.

Virtualisation on the other hand, utilises a computer's existing hardware system and distributes it onto several VMs. For this, a virtual private server (VPS) can be utilised to provide users diverse server functionality that is similar to that of a dedicated server. Virtualisation aims to use all computer resources to their fullest potential resulting in high performance, maximum reliability and reduced hardware costs.

Virtual machines vs. containers: which is the right choice for me?

Both containers and virtual machines (VMs) have been on the scene for some time. However, with more and more people turning to cloud computing, the choice between VMs and containers has prompted a lot of discussion in recent years.

Virtual machines, also known as guests, are designed to run software on top of a computer system, i.e. a physical machine, with the help of a hypervisor software. A VM is operated from a different app window and behaves like a completely separate computer. It creates a virtual environment that allows users to run applications and programs in a safe, isolated space. Containers, on the other hand, are essentially used for applications rather than entire operating systems. Multiple containers can be run at the same time from the same machine and provide isolation for individual processes.

When choosing the best option for you or your business, it is important to bear in mind the following factors: the isolation requirements of your company, the size of your operations, and your security requirements. Virtual machines are ideal for large-scale businesses with multiple services, while containers are suitable for those looking to deploy multiple instances of a single service.

What projects is a virtual environment best suited to?

The virtual machines from 1&1 are ideal for small to medium sized agencies that regularly create or monitor websites for their clients. They are also suitable for the webhosting of the internet presence of freelancers or small businesses. As all our virtualization solutions have full root or administrator access, small to medium sized online shops can also be hosted using them, depending on the complexity of the shop system used, number of products and customer traffic. The root access also makes our virtual server hosting an affordable option for telephone systems, database applications and mail servers. The fast external connection to the internet ensures that accessing your website or application is problem-free. The exchange of data is not limited, no matter how much data you upload or access from your servers – the connection capacity remains high. You have a choice between Linux and Windows as operating systems for your vServer. Which variation of the respective system you choose is up to you. This allows our affordable virtual private server (VPS) to support many different applications and hosting purposes. Even though our servers are affordable, we exclusively work with the brand newest hardware and place great emphasis on security and reliability. The 1&1 virtual cloud server uses the virtualisation solution VMware for its middleware. Choose the right size for your project from our many different packages. These cheap VPS are suitable for beginners, but also for more demanding projects, like database applications.

Which services do the virtualized systems from 1&1 provide?

You want flexible access to a number of versatile server resources? Renting one of our vServers is an affordable, powerful and reliable solution. The VPS are driven by powerful processors and provide guaranteed memory with extremely high availability. Whether you choose Linux or Windows as your operating system, the necessary updates are installed independently by the server. Choose your virtual server package in accordance with your performance and memory needs. Generally, a virtual environment from 1&1 relieves you of some of the technical administration of your hosting system. Your server is run by one of the most secure hosting systems in Europe. Numerous connections through a high power fibre-optic network mean the availability of your VPS server is almost 100 percent secure. See for yourself by monitoring the availability of your services hosted on your vServer using the server monitoring. With the 1&1 Cloud Panel, which has also been optimised for mobile devices, you are always aware of the availability status of your systems. To make the administration of services and web hosting easier, we have pre-installed an easy to use admin software.

Can a computing environment from 1&1 easily be extended?

The server virtualisation from 1&1 is an affordable and powerful solution for beginners with small to medium sized projects – from websites to online shops and database applications. As not every project requires the same capacities, you can choose between different package sizes. The main difference between them is the size of the virtual memory and the hard drive capacity. At the start of your project, when its dimensions are still relatively small, the hardware capacity of the beginner virtual server package may be enough for you. This delivers high performance with all the important features, comprehensive server security and reliable availability at an affordable price. With time, as your business or project grows, you may require higher capacities. Our vServers grow with your needs. All servers come with additional features. For example, if you want to be available to your clients under a number of internet addresses, simply book additional ones or include external domains from other providers. If you are renting a VPS to host an online store, it is important to secure the exchange of data using an SSL certificate. We also offer different applications for hosting mail servers – from virus protection to mail solutions. 1&1 also provides you with the opportunity to test the server virtualisation free of charge. If you rent VPS hosting space you'll receive a 30-day money back guarantee.

Can I rent a VPS and flexibly adjust it to my needs?

Yes. Thanks to full root access, you can flexibly allocate your virtual hosting capacity to your various projects and applications. If your server performance and memory needs vary or change depending on the season, the 1&1 cloud servers are a flexible and cost-efficient solution for you. These virtual servers dynamically adjust to your individual needs.

When using a cloud server you only pay for what you actually use. For cloud servers you also have a choice between Linux and Windows as operating systems. With such an adaptable server, you can automatically react if your website, shop or services are in particularly high demand; and save money in times of less demand.

What is the 1&1 virtual server cloud?

The virtual server cloud is a technology that combines the ease and comfort of a virtual private server (VPS) with the availability and performance of a cloud server. The product characteristics of the virtual server cloud differ in a few details from the classic virtual server packages to provide different usage profile and thereby offer solutions based on individual needs. Of course, you still enjoy our usual services with the new packages:

- Hosting in one of the most modern data centres in Europe
- The possibility to include an unlimited number of external domains from third party providers or establish up to 10,000 subdomains on the 1&1 DNS server
- 24/7 access to your system using the 1&1 Cloud Panel
- Unlimited traffic without restrictions

Compare the details of the packages now to find out which 1&1 vServer package is best suited to you and your needs!

Which optional features are on offer with the 1&1 cloud environment?

1&1 is a market leader when it comes to VPS cloud hosting – meaning you get numerous special features for a small additional fee. Included in these is a powerful two-component virus protection: a professional virus protection program for your 1&1 inboxes, along with virus protection for your local computer. You can also book secure FTP storage space packages in varying sizes for your individual backups of your VPS cloud. If you want to acquire further internet addresses, domains with over 100 different domain endings are available. Use our optional fee-based 1&1 SEO Pro tool for efficient search engine optimisation, which you can test for 30 days free of charge.

The powerful cloud hardware with SSD hard drives (Solid State Drives) –currently the fastest storage technology – ensures rapid access times and a high rate of data exchange. The bandwidth of the internal network connection is up to 10 gigabytes per second. Modern, certified high-powered data centres in Europe guarantee maximum data security. A further special feature is the easy control of your 1&1 VPS cloud server through the intuitive and well-structured 1&1 Cloud Panel. Setting up your 1&1 VPS cloud only takes 55 seconds! Our first-class support is happy to help you by phone with any questions about our products and services at any time.

Is there a backup and recovery solution for my virtual server on Windows and Linux?

1&1 offers two options for creating a server backup on both Windows and Linux: for one, you can use the "professional backup" feature already included in your vServer to secure your data. Furthermore, for a small additional charge, you can create an image of your server which is saved on a separate storage space.

Can I test vServer with 1&1?

If you are initially unsure whether virtual machines are the right thing for your needs, 1&1 lets you test the virtual environment before committing. This allows you to view all of the features, experience the advantages and see for yourself whether the functions meet your expectations. In line with our 1&1 principle, we let you test the vServers free of charge for a month. You receive the full width of desired services and can put them to the test. Should you feel that virtual private servers are not for you, simply cancel the package. Any expenditures, like a monthly fee or an installation fee will be refunded, meaning you don't need to worry about surprise charges and can test the vServer easily and risk-free. The test period of 30 days starts when you order your package.

VIRTUAL PRIVATE SERVER (VPS)

Select your Virtual Server plan

Cloud S

Cloud M

Cloud L

Cloud XL

Cloud XXL

VPS Feature Highlights

Full Root Access

Unlimited Traffic

SSD Storage

VMware
Virtualisation

24/7 Support

Plesk ONYX

Choice of Linux/Windows

Maximum Security

Availability

Choice of data centre

Backup

Whether for use as a web server, mail server, or to develop applications

Flexible

High Performance

Easy to use

Secure

Server Administration

What our customers are saying about us:

Virtual Server

What is VPS hosting?

What is the difference between virtualisation and emulation?

Virtual machines vs. containers: which is the right choice for me?

What projects is a virtual environment best suited to?

Which services do the virtualized systems from 1&1 provide?

Can a computing environment from 1&1 easily be extended?

Can I rent a VPS and flexibly adjust it to my needs?

What is the 1&1 virtual server cloud?

Which optional features are on offer with the 1&1 cloud environment?

Is there a backup and recovery solution for my virtual server on Windows and Linux?

Can I test vServer with 1&1?

VIRTUAL PRIVATE SERVER (VPS)

Select your Virtual Server plan

Cloud S

Cloud M

Cloud L

Cloud XL

Cloud XXL

VPS Feature Highlights

Full Root Access

Unlimited Traffic

SSD Storage

VMwareVirtualisation

24/7 Support

Plesk ONYX

Choice of Linux/Windows

Maximum Security

Availability

Choice of data centre

Backup

Whether for use as a web server, mail server, or to develop applications

Flexible

High Performance

Easy to use

Secure

Server Administration

What our customers are saying about us:

Virtual Server

What is VPS hosting?

What is the difference between virtualisation and emulation?

Virtual machines vs. containers: which is the right choice for me?

What projects is a virtual environment best suited to?

Which services do the virtualized systems from 1&1 provide?

Can a computing environment from 1&1 easily be extended?

Can I rent a VPS and flexibly adjust it to my needs?

What is the 1&1 virtual server cloud?

Which optional features are on offer with the 1&1 cloud environment?

Is there a backup and recovery solution for my virtual server on Windows and Linux?

Can I test vServer with 1&1?

VMware
Virtualisation