VEP Self-Service Cloud – your IaaS platform in Germany
With the VEP Self-Service Cloud you get direct access to our own cloud platform VEP. You create and manage virtual servers, memory, vCPUs, storage, load balancers and public IP addresses yourself, whenever you want – at any time and without waiting.
Access to the platform is free. You are billed by the hour only for what you actually use. Thanks to the OpenStack-compatible interface, you automate your infrastructure with common tools. The platform runs in data centres in Germany, GDPR compliant and with a provider certified to ISO/IEC 27001 – with personal contacts whenever you need support.
Access free · resources from 0,000238 € per hour
- Free accessno base fee
- Hourly billingpay only for use
- OpenStack compatibleAPI and automation
- Made in GermanyGDPR, ISO/IEC 27001
Your infrastructure, your pace
The VEP Self-Service Cloud gives you full control over your cloud resources – flexible, transparent and in Germany.
Create resources yourself
self-serviceCreate, adjust or delete virtual servers with vCPUs, memory and storage in a few minutes – exactly as you need them.
Hourly billing
transparentYou pay per hour only for the resources you use. Ideal for tests, peak loads or projects with changing requirements.
OpenStack compatible
APIVia the OpenStack-compatible interface you automate your infrastructure, for example with Terraform or the OpenStack CLI.
Load balancers and IPs
networkDistribute load across several servers with load balancers and book public IP addresses exactly when you need them.
Own platform in Germany
made in GermanyThe VEP is our own cloud platform in German data centres – GDPR compliant and operated to ISO/IEC 27001.
Personal support
personalFor questions about setup, networking or automation you reach specialists who operate the platform themselves.
Prices: you only pay for what you use
Access to the platform is free. Every resource is billed by the hour; the monthly price applies to continuous operation over 31 days. Prices incl. 19% VAT, net alongside.
| Resource | Price per hour | max. per month (31 days) | net hour / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB RAM | 0,00709 € | 5,27 € | 0,00596 € / 4,43 € |
| 1 vCPU | 0,00446 € | 3,32 € | 0,00375 € / 2,79 € |
| 1 GB storage | 0,000238 € | 0,18 € | 0,000200 € / 0,15 € |
| 1 load balancer | 0,00414 € | 3,08 € | 0,00348 € / 2,59 € |
| 1 public IP address | 0,00414 € | 3,08 € | 0,00348 € / 2,59 € |
Example: a server with 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB storage and one public IP address costs at most 39,73 € per month in continuous operation (33,39 € net). If it only runs part of the time, you pay correspondingly less.
Your self-service cloud in three steps
- Request access
Send us a short request via the contact form – access is free. - Receive your account
We set up your access to the VEP and send you your login details. - Create resources
You create servers, storage, load balancers and IPs yourself – and pay only for the hours you use.
Self-service cloud, enterprise cloud or managed vServer?
Depending on how much you want to manage yourself, LCube offers the right type of operation.
| VEP Self-Service Cloud | Enterprise cloud | Managed vServer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | you create resources yourself | fixed configurations (Silver/Gold) | operated by LCube, no root access |
| Billing | by the hour, based on use | fixed monthly price | fixed monthly price |
| Ideal for | tests, peak loads, automation, your own cloud teams | business-critical applications with fixed resources | websites and applications without your own administrator |
| More | this page | Enterprise cloud | Managed vServer |
Why LCube – Professional Hosting?
Since 1995 we have been operating servers and cloud infrastructure for businesses – with our own cloud platform in Germany and personal support.
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
LCube itself is certified to ISO/IEC 27001. Information security is an audited standard in our own processes – not just in the data centre. More about our certification
Made in Germany
Our team works in Germany and your data is stored in German data centres. Operation is GDPR compliant.
Personal support
You talk directly to experienced specialists who know your system and personally take care of your request.
Since 1995
More than 30 years of hosting experience – and for many years specialised in source code hosting and development environments.
Custom solutions
Whether a single GitLab server, a cluster or a special setup with VPN connection to your company network: we design the environment that fits your requirements.
Our own cloud platform
With the Virtuozzo Enterprise Cloud (VEP) we run our own cloud platform made in Germany – for highly available and business-critical workloads.
Frequently asked questions about the VEP Self-Service Cloud
What does access to the VEP Self-Service Cloud cost?
Access itself is free; there is no base fee. You only pay for the resources you create – memory, vCPUs, storage, load balancers and public IP addresses. Every resource is billed by the hour. If you do not create any resources, there are no costs at all. This lets you get to know the platform at your own pace.
How does hourly billing work?
Each resource has a fixed price per hour. You are billed for the time the resource exists. The monthly price in the table is the maximum amount for continuous operation over 31 days. If you use a resource for only a few days or hours, you pay correspondingly less – ideal for tests, projects and peak loads.
What does OpenStack compatible mean?
OpenStack is a widely used open standard for cloud infrastructure. Because the VEP is OpenStack compatible, you can manage your resources not only in the interface but also via the API – for example with Terraform or the OpenStack CLI. This lets you automate the build-up of your environment, create it reproducibly and integrate it into your deployment processes.
Who is responsible for the servers?
In the self-service cloud you manage your resources yourself, including the operating system, software, updates and security. We operate and monitor the platform underneath. If you do not want to look after server operation yourself, a managed vServer or our enterprise cloud with fixed configurations is the right choice. We are happy to advise you on which option fits.
Where are the VEP servers located?
The VEP is our own cloud platform and runs in data centres in Germany. Your data does not leave Germany, operation is GDPR compliant, and LCube is certified to ISO/IEC 27001. This makes the self-service cloud suitable for businesses that value data protection and a European alternative to large US cloud providers.
How do I get access?
Send us a short request with your company details via the contact form. We set up your access to the VEP and send you your login details. After that you create your resources yourself. If you like, we discuss your project beforehand and help you get started, for example with networking, load balancing or automation.
Get started with the VEP Self-Service Cloud
Request free access and pay only for the resources you use.