Rent a Root Server
Dedicated hardware from €29.00 or KVM VPS from €1.99 per month with root access — on hardware operated by noez in Frankfurt am Main, prepaid with no minimum term and free DDoS filtering with up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity.
root@fra1:~# ssh root@srv.noez.de
root@fra1:~# apt update && apt upgrade -y
system up to date
root@fra1:~# docker run -d --name web nginx
container started
root@fra1:~#
Administrative SSH access within the booked resources and technical and legal usage limits.
What is a root server?
A root server gives you administrative root privileges. You manage the operating system, software, configuration and security yourself, within the technical limits of the selected hardware or virtualization and the applicable usage terms.
The term says nothing about the form factor: both a physical dedicated server and a fully virtualized KVM VPS with root access are root servers. What matters is the access — not whether bare metal or a hypervisor is running underneath. At noez you get both options from a single provider, on the same infrastructure and with the same support in German and English.
Root access also means responsibility: updates, firewall and backups are in your hands. You can shape your server environment yourself within the booked resources.
Two ways to a root server at noez
Depending on your project, the better route is either dedicated hardware or a virtual machine. At noez you get both options with full root access from a single provider — the direct comparison below helps you decide.
Dedicated root server (bare metal)
A complete physical server is reserved exclusively for your use, without shared CPU, RAM or storage resources. This can suit database- and I/O-heavy applications, virtualization hosts and larger projects.
from €29.00 /month
€0 setup on currently listed plans · prepaid
- Exclusive hardware — no shared resources
- CPU, RAM and storage reserved exclusively
- Ideal for high, sustained workloads
Virtual root server (KVM VPS)
A fully virtualized machine with its own guest kernel and offered Linux and Windows images. After confirmed payment, the VPS is provisioned automatically subject to available capacity; upgrades depend on the product and plan.
from €1.99 /month
€0 setup on currently listed plans · prepaid
- Automated provisioning after confirmed payment
- Offered Linux and Windows images
- Plan-dependent upgrades available
Dedicated vs. KVM — a direct comparison
| Feature | Dedicated root server | Virtual root server (KVM) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Exclusively yours (bare metal) | Fully virtualized VM on noez hardware |
| Root access | Yes, administrative root access | Yes, within the KVM environment |
| Operating systems | Compatible operating systems | Offered Linux/Windows images or compatible ISO |
| Deployment | In-stock models automatically, otherwise subject to hardware availability | Automated after confirmed payment and subject to capacity |
| Scaling | Move to more powerful hardware | Upgrades where available for the plan |
| DDoS filtering | Up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity included | Up to 1 Tbit/s filtering capacity included |
| Best suited for | High, constant loads and large projects | Getting started, web apps, game servers, growing projects |
For gaming projects: game servers or Minecraft servers.
Popular configurations for your root server
Starting-point guidance — choose the available memory, CPU and storage options in the configurator.
The all-rounder for web projects & databases
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU (3–3.6 GHz)
- 40 GB SSD
High-clock CPU & NVMe for demanding workloads
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU (4.2–5.7 GHz)
- 40 GB NVMe
Dedicated Server
Physical resources reserved exclusively for your service
- Exclusive physical hardware
- 2.5 TB traffic included
- 1× IPv4 & 1× IPv6 address each
Billed prepaid, no minimum term, DDoS protection included.
Facts about noez.de
Trial offers
The test center shows which products can be tested free of charge and for how long. Trials end automatically; verification may briefly reserve and release €1.
Go to test centerSince 2012
Our own server hardware in premium data centers in Frankfurt am Main – no resale of rented server hardware.
See server infrastructureI am very pleased with my collaboration with Noez. They have extremely low prices, and their services are of German quality.
Overall the service was stable. I had for 4 months and no outages. However, the support only available on work days. The disk IOPS was low.
Öfters schon hier Kunde gewesen und bin jedesmal wieder auf neue sehr positiv überrascht. Noez und Team machen einen guten Job und ich bin sehr zufrieden damit was ich für mein Geld bekomme. Kein … Read more
Root servers from Frankfurt am Main — since 2012
Our servers run on our own hardware in premium data centers in Frankfurt am Main, which we operate and maintain ourselves. We have provided hosting services since 2012, and our team has direct access to the hardware.
Our free DDoS filtering with up to 1 Tbit/s of filtering capacity is active for every root server. Effectiveness and availability depend on the attack and its routes. Billing is prepaid with no minimum term; displayed discounts may apply to longer prepayment.
Not sure which option fits your project? In the test center you can try a VPS for 7 days. The trial ends automatically; verification may briefly reserve and release €1. Support is available in German and English.
Frequently asked questions about root servers
What exactly does root access mean?
Dedicated or virtual root server — which one suits me?
Can I install Windows on a root server?
Is DDoS protection included with a root server?
Is there a minimum term?
Can I test a root server first?
Where are the servers located?
Ready for your root server?
Choose between dedicated hardware and KVM VPS — both with full root access on our own hardware in Frankfurt am Main.