Managed Dedicated Servers

Managed dedicated server with Plesk — perfect for agencies, performance-hungry WordPress instances and shop systems!

Do you want to benefit from the performance, functionality and independence of a dedicated server, but don't want to worry about server administration? Then you need a managed dedicated server. We set up your server turnkey with Plesk, which allows you to manage domains, email addresses, databases, FTP and SSH access, and much more. Different customers/websites can be operated completely separately from each other in individual subscriptions, so that you can even serve web hosting customers with your managed dedicated server without security concerns.

Based on our many years of experience and hundreds of managed servers currently maintained, we recommend using high-frequency CPUs, especially for shops and WordPress sites, as single-core performance is crucial for web applications (PHP). We only use the latest hardware generations.

Our administrative service includes the following activities:

Regular updates of the software packages required for server operation
Accessibility check every minute through our monitoring
Immediate intervention by on-call engineers in case of faults reported by monitoring (24/7/365)
Customization and optimization of server-side configurations on your applications/websites to enable ideal performance
Daily backup to a physically separate storage server (backups kept for seven days)
Integrate additional network storage for backups directly into Plesk, which you and your customers can access themselves without having to contact our support
Tuning the services (PHP-FPM, MySQL, Apache, NGINX,...) according to your real workload so that you can get the most out of the booked hardware. Protection against various types of attacks via a web application firewall is also included.

Why dataforest

  • Support always Mon-Sat from 9 to 0 a.m.
  • free 24/7 emergency hotline

Your server: always protected

Regular backups and free protection against DDoS attacks are just a few of our security measures for you.

24/7 support

Our team of experts is available 24/7 in case of an emergency.

Zero-downtime principle

The “zero-downtime principle” describes that maintenance work affecting the core of our infrastructure is planned and carried out in such a way that there is no failure.

More than just a service level agreement

We are happy to conclude a service level agreement (SLA) with you. But you can expect so much expertise and quality from us that you won't even need it.

Your individual managed dedicated server could look like this

We can customize every component at your request,
Simply ask us for the desired configuration.

Sample configuration

High-performance managed servers

Powerful dedicated server with AMD Ryzen 9, fast NVMe SSD and redundant connectivity. Ideal for web applications, shop systems and data-intensive processes.

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (16 cores/32 threads)
  • Base clock: 4.5 GHz, Turbo: 5.7 GHz
  • 64GB DDR5 RAM
  • 2x 512GB Datacenter NVMe SSD (RAID-1)
  • 2x 1G (redundant network connection)
  • Traffic flat rate
  • 2x power supply (redundant power supply via A/B feed)
  • Includes Plesk Web Admin Edition
  • Including management (monitoring & backups)
(Net) price for this configuration: 199€/ month
Min. 12, can be canceled monthly thereafter, no set-up fee
Request individual configuration
Sample configuration

Enterprise Managed Servers

Maximum processing power with AMD EPYC, ECC RAM, and hot-swap SSDs. Perfect for virtualization, corporate IT, and high-traffic websites.

  • AMD EPYC 9224 (24 cores/48 threads)
  • Base clock: 2.5 GHz, Turbo: 3.7 GHz
  • 128GB DDR5 ECC RAM
  • 2x 1.92 TB Datacenter NVMe SSD (RAID-1 & Hotswap)
  • 2x 1G (redundant network connection)
  • Traffic flat rate
  • 2x power supply (redundant power supply via A/B feed)
  • Including Proxmox and/or Plesk Web Admin Edition according to customer requirements
  • Including management (monitoring & backups)
(Net) price for this configuration: 299€/ month
Min. 24, can be canceled monthly thereafter, no set-up fee
Request individual configuration

Firewall

Our managed firewall is the ideal addition to your dedicated server for secure network connections. With OPNsense (or other solutions on request), we implement IPsec and OpenVPN tunnels, and optionally also WireGuard. These provide secure access to resources for employees, business partners and external service providers. We have already implemented numerous successful setups and can adapt any firewall solution to your infrastructure.

Dashboard-Ansicht des IPsec-Traffic-Diagramms mit einer Übersicht aktiver Tunnel. Die obere Grafik zeigt eingehenden Traffic in Mbps, während die untere Grafik den ausgehenden Traffic visualisiert.
Nahe Ansicht mehrerer schwarzer Server-Racks mit roten Details und grünen Anzeigelichtern, die zur Datenspeicherung und -verarbeitung genutzt werden.

Custom managed hosting

Plesk is not the right interface for every project — but don't worry, we are also professionals when it comes to operating (usually clustered) server structures for individual websites.

A typical setup could look as follows:

  • Reverse proxy for terminating HTTP (S) connections and load balancing
  • Varnish or nginx caching server, specifically tailored to your application/website
  • application server, such as PHP-FPM
  • database servers, such as MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • optional in-memory caching solutions such as Redis or Memcached
In such a setup, all components are virtualized, which results in high scalability — for example by expanding your cluster to include more dedicated servers.

Migration

As a full-service provider, we can optionally not only set up your new
infrastructure, but also the migration of your existing websites/projects into our infrastructure. Depending on requirements, migration is possible 24/7/365 at the desired time.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about dedicated servers

What is a managed dedicated server and how does it work compared to other hosting options?

A managed dedicated server is a hosting service in which a dedicated server is exclusively available to a single customer and is managed by a hosting provider. In contrast to other hosting options such as shared hosting or virtual servers, the customer has full control over the server's hardware and resources. This means that the server is not shared with other users and that all resources are available in a dedicated manner. The main difference from other hosting options is that with a managed dedicated server, the hosting provider manages, monitors, and maintains the server, including installing software, security updates, backups, and 24/7 technical support. This allows customers to focus on their core business while the hosting provider takes care of the technical aspects of the server.

Can I seamlessly migrate my existing infrastructure to a managed dedicated server?

Of course! Our experts are happy to assist you with this process and ensure that your projects are migrated with minimal or no downtime.

Can I adjust my Managed Dedicated Server configuration as my needs grow?

Yes, absolutely! You have full flexibility to customize your Managed Dedicated Server configuration to meet your growing needs. Our team of experts is here to ensure that your server infrastructure is always optimally tailored to your needs.

How secure are managed dedicated servers and how is security ensured?

The security of our managed dedicated servers is our top priority. We take care of regular security updates, physically separate backups of all data and, on request, also implement VPN and firewall solutions along with integration into your existing company network. Our 24/7 emergency service reacts to incoming alarms within seconds. You also benefit from a powerful web application firewall (WAF) and our DDoS protection.

Any more questions?

If you have any further questions about dedicated servers or our hosting services, our experts are always available. Feel free to contact us—we're here to help.

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