Public Cloud
The scalable Cloud
solution
Public Cloud is supplied by our partner IONOS, one of Europe's largest hosting providers. With Public Cloud, you can manage dynamic workloads, get automatic backups and so much more.
Everything you need from a cloud supplier
Cost-effective
Only pay for what you use with no long-term contracts, so you’ll always have predictable pricing. Plus, save up to 50% compared to hyperscalers.
Flexibility
Scale resources up or down as and when you need to, depending on your workload, seasonal spikes, or growth spurts. Perfect for varying demands.
Choice of server type
Public Cloud offers incredible resources, and can be used with 3 processor variants – Cloud Cubes, vCPU or Dedicated Core instances.
Data Centre Designer
Build, edit and refine your infrastructure until you're happy before putting it live – so you can see exactly how it'll run before committing.
Product overview
With Public Cloud, you'll have access to flexible IaaS and PaaS – perfect for businesses and public institutions, from digital start-ups to large enterprises.
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Compute Engine
Flexible IaaS platform for professional cloud computing -
Cubes
The fast, affordable way to build your cloud infrastructure
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Block Storage
The perfect storage solution for every workload -
IONOS S3 Object Storage
Scalable storage for large data volumes -
Backup Service
Secure your data with high-performance cloud backups
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Cloud DNS
Streamline your DNS management and simplify complexities -
Managed Application Load Balancer
Optimal load balancing at the application level -
Managed Network Load Balancer
Maximise application availability -
DDoS Protect
Prevent distributed denial of service attacks -
Managed NAT Gateway
Protect your applications and VMs from unauthorised traffic -
Flow Logs
Analyse your traffic
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Monitoring as a Service
Comprehensive monitoring for all virtual instances
DCD usability and management
Want the chance to build your infrastructure and see how it runs before it goes live? The Data Centre Designer lets you do just that.
Drag and drop
Place components where you need them on a whiteboard. Plus, the DCD will check whether your configuration works.
Connectivity and storage
Link servers and internet connections, and add firewalls. Plus, choose as many HDD and SSD storage units as you need.
Automatic start/stop
Disable a server when you no longer need it, and get cost alerts when your billable amount is above your threshold.
Go live
When you're done building and editing, change your DCD state from 'demo' to 'live' in just a couple of clicks.
Why choose Public Cloud
If you like to know where your data is kept, and want full management over your billing, Public Cloud is the perfect choice.
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Your data, kept locally
We keep our hosting local, across our European data centres. We know how important data sovereignty is, so you’ll never be in the dark about where your Cloud infrastructure is.
Stay in control
Public Cloud is fully self service, backed by support from cloud experts. It also operates on a pay-as-you-go billing system so you're never spending more than you need to.
Test and trial
Get immediate access to leading IaaS and PaaS services, as well as the DCD so you can figure out exactly what infrastructure works for your business or project.
Benefits of Compute Engine
Cost-effective and powerful
The cost-optimised vCPU servers offer great performance for a variety of workloads.
Flexible CPU and RAM
Select the exact resources you need. You're not restricted to pre-built instances.
VMs on public and private LANs
The granular configurable firewall, managed NAT gateway and DDoS protection ensure that the connection is secure.
Pause VMs easily
Stop your VM to reduce costs and reactivate it when it’s needed again.
Log in via SSH/rdp and remote console
Use proven access protocols to manage your cloud securely and from any location.
Compatible with up to 24 PCI slots
Connect additional network cards and storage media as required in order to integrate your peripherals into your cloud infrastructure.
Choose your server type
Compute Engine can be used with two different processor variants – vCPU or Dedicated Core instances.
vCPU servers
The vCPU servers are a cost-effective instance type. They offer perfect performance and scalability for a wide range of workloads and come at an affordable price.
Typical applications include:
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Databases - Development and test environments
- Websites with low traffic
- Basic software services
- Cache servers
- Ecommerce platforms
Dedicated Core servers
The Dedicated Core servers are designed for high-performance applications and workloads, featuring a fully dedicated physical core that is exclusively available to you.
They're particularly suited for performance-intensive applications and workloads that have high traffic or processing demands and require constant high-performance CPU provisioning, including:
- Extensive databases
- Data processing
- Real time analyses
- High-performance computing
- Big data modelling
- ERP systems
- Real-time applications
- High-traffic websites
Frequently asked questions
Our FAQs aim to answer the most common queries about Public Cloud.