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I can recommend http://hetzner.de/en http://hetzner.de/en for root servers in Germany. For example the EQ-4 package (for €49 per month): * Intel Core i7-920 Qu

I can recommend http://hetzner.de/en http://hetzner.de/en for root servers in Germany. For example the EQ-4 package (for €49 per month): * Intel Core i7-920 Quad-Core with Hyper-Threading * 8 GB DDR3 RAM * 2 x 750 GB SATA-II HDD (Software-RAID 1) * 5 TB transfer; €6,90 for an additional TB * 100 GB backup space for free, nice control interface (incl. reboot), NS control, good support

ohashi 16y ago
WOW that's cheap. You don't say anything about service/support though?
- metachris 16y ago
  They have 24/7 english and german language telephone support http://www.hetzner.de/en/hosting/kontakt/telefon-support/ http://www.hetzner.de/en/hosting/kontakt/telefon-support/ (all the root servers are in DC 10/11/12). In over a year I didn't have to call them once, therefore I can't tell you about my personal experience. They answer emails very quickly.
- zepolen 16y ago
  Been with them for a year now, their service is top notch.
- sl_ 16y ago
  The competition in this market is quite strong in germany, there are 5 major companys offering basically the identical dedicated server service. The servers are not virtualized, therefor you usually have to commit to longer running contracts or higher setup fees.
  - avar 16y ago
    Would you mind enumerating what 5 companies those are?
    - trin_ 16y ago
      i dont know which 5 he means but i guess: http://www.hetzner.de/ http://www.hetzner.de/ http://www.server4you.de/ http://www.server4you.de/ http://www.strato.de/ http://www.strato.de/ http://www.hosteurope.de/ http://www.hosteurope.de/ http://1und1.de/ http://1und1.de/
      - kornholi 16y ago
        also http://www.serverloft.com/ http://www.serverloft.com/
      - sl_ 16y ago
        Exactly :)
dododo 16y ago
i also use these guys; in the past it has helped to have a german speaker around...
rythie 16y ago
Presumably compared to a VPS, they have no redundant PSU, no ECC memory, scaling up or a hardware failure will involve real downtime.
mqmouse 16y ago
If you are a company outside of the EU (like the US) make sure you mention that you are VAT exempt so they don't charge you for that.

ohashi 16y ago

WOW that's cheap. You don't say anything about service/support though?

metachris 16y ago
They have 24/7 english and german language telephone support http://www.hetzner.de/en/hosting/kontakt/telefon-support/ http://www.hetzner.de/en/hosting/kontakt/telefon-support/ (all the root servers are in DC 10/11/12). In over a year I didn't have to call them once, therefore I can't tell you about my personal experience. They answer emails very quickly.
zepolen 16y ago
Been with them for a year now, their service is top notch.
sl_ 16y ago
The competition in this market is quite strong in germany, there are 5 major companys offering basically the identical dedicated server service. The servers are not virtualized, therefor you usually have to commit to longer running contracts or higher setup fees.
- avar 16y ago
  Would you mind enumerating what 5 companies those are?
  - trin_ 16y ago
    i dont know which 5 he means but i guess: http://www.hetzner.de/ http://www.hetzner.de/ http://www.server4you.de/ http://www.server4you.de/ http://www.strato.de/ http://www.strato.de/ http://www.hosteurope.de/ http://www.hosteurope.de/ http://1und1.de/ http://1und1.de/
    - kornholi 16y ago
      also http://www.serverloft.com/ http://www.serverloft.com/
    - sl_ 16y ago
      Exactly :)

dododo 16y ago

i also use these guys; in the past it has helped to have a german speaker around...

rythie 16y ago

Presumably compared to a VPS, they have no redundant PSU, no ECC memory, scaling up or a hardware failure will involve real downtime.

mqmouse 16y ago

If you are a company outside of the EU (like the US) make sure you mention that you are VAT exempt so they don't charge you for that.