Server technology

We rely on Xen as a virtualization solution for our cloud services. Xen is a so-called type 1 hypervisor that mediates directly between the hardware and the virtual servers running on it. We offer you the option of using Xen's paravirtualized mode with operating system images provided by us, as well as operating your own installations in so-called HVM mode.

We only use efficient Dell storage and server systems for our cloud platform. For the computing nodes, we rely on so-called blades from the M6xx series, which can accommodate up to 96 hyperthreading cores and 1.5 TB of RAM. These are supplied with power, cooling and network from a shared chassis. All blades boot from the network and ensure that expensive and energy-intensive local storage media are no longer required.

Your data is stored in several SANs. Storage systems from Dell and Supermicro offer space, both in size- and speed-optimized units. You also have the option of operating different virtual servers in different redundancy groups. They guarantee that your valuable data is stored on different hardware. The storage systems are connected to the computing nodes via multiple redundant iSCSI connections.

Our fully-fledged cloud service is characterized by management software developed in-house. It enables virtual servers to be put into operation, supplied with additional resources and finally deleted again within minutes. Efficient distribution in the system also ensures that you can use these options at a very reasonable price. Thanks to the in-house development of the control software, we are able to implement new or special requirements promptly.

If you have any questions about our cloud services or would like to realize special projects, please contact our technical colleagues. Here you can contact our developers and programmers directly.