¶ Hetzner Online
Hetzner Online is a German-based web hosting company known for offering cost-effective and high-performance hosting solutions, including dedicated servers, cloud hosting, colocation services, and virtual private servers (VPS). From Winter 2024 Hetzner is also offering S3 Object Storage. Hetzner is popular among developers, startups, and businesses due to its competitive pricing, reliable infrastructure, and data centers in Germany and Finland, with recent expansions into the United States.
¶ Dedicated Servers
- Performance: Hetzner offers a variety of dedicated servers, ranging from entry-level to high-performance models.
- Customizability: Users can choose configurations that suit their needs, including the type of storage, CPU, and RAM.
- Affordability: Known for some of the lowest prices in the market, especially for long-term contracts.
- Automated Installation: Hetzner provides tools for quick OS installations and server reboots.
¶ Cloud Hosting
- Flexibility: Hetzner’s cloud platform includes cloud instances, volumes, load balancers, private networking, and snapshots.
- Scalability: Resources can be scaled up or down to match demand, making it ideal for dynamic workloads.
- Cost: Its pricing model is flexible, with hourly and monthly billing options, making it affordable for developers and small businesses.
¶ Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
- Virtualization: Hetzner’s VPS offerings are based on KVM virtualization, ensuring better isolation and performance.
- Different Tiers: Options include standard and high-performance plans to meet different workload requirements.
- Ease of Use: Quick setup, and options for various operating systems and control panels, catering to developers looking for a hands-on approach.
¶ Colocation
- Data Centers: Hetzner offers colocation services primarily in Germany and Finland.
- Security: The data centers feature multiple layers of security, including access control and surveillance.
- Custom Options: Companies can install their own hardware in Hetzner’s facilities, benefiting from reliable power and network connections.
¶ Networking and Bandwidth
- Network Capacity: Hetzner boasts a large network backbone with multiple high-capacity connections to major internet exchanges.
- DDoS Protection: Built-in DDoS protection is included in their services to ensure service reliability.
- IPv6 Support: Full IPv6 support across their product lineup, useful for modern network environments.
¶ Support and Community
- Technical Support: Hetzner offers various support tiers, with response times based on service level agreements.
- Community: Known for an active user community, especially helpful for troubleshooting and advice on Hetzner’s services.
¶ Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cost-effective with robust features
- Customizable server configurations
- Transparent pricing and billing options
- Green Data Centers with a focus on energy efficiency
Cons
- Limited support options outside Europe time zones
- Self-managed focus; additional costs for managed services, feel free to contact us for help with your Hetzner Server
- Setup fees for certain servers (compared with the price still ok!)
¶ Ressources
¶ Contact
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