What is STACKIT Compute Engine?
STACKIT Compute Engine is the IaaS solution for virtual machines with complete data sovereignty. Unlike US hyperscalers, STACKIT operates exclusively in German data centers and is subject to German and European law. No data transfer to US authorities, no access under the US CLOUD Act.
Core Features
- VMs from 1 vCPU to 64+ vCPU with flexible RAM configurations
- General Purpose, Compute-Optimized, and Memory-Optimized flavors
- Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE), Windows Server, and RHEL
- Integration with STACKIT Block Storage for persistent volumes
- OpenStack-based API for portability
Typical Use Cases
Regulated industries: Healthcare, financial services, and insurance with strict compliance requirements.
Government: Sovereign cloud resources without US access possibilities for e-government platforms.
SAP systems: Memory-Optimized instances for SAP HANA with full data sovereignty.
Benefits
- 100% German data centers without US CLOUD Act risk
- BSI C5 certified and ISO 27001 compliant
- OpenStack foundation prevents vendor lock-in
- Reserved Instances for long-term cost optimization
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Compute Engine: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Flexible sizing
- Pay-per-use pricing
- Quick provisioning
- Higher per-hour cost than reserved
Reserved
- Lower costs for long-term workloads
- Guaranteed capacity
- Commitment required
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine types are available?
General Purpose, Compute-Optimized, and Memory-Optimized. Configurations from 1 vCPU to 64+ vCPU and 2 GB to 256+ GB RAM.
What GDPR guarantees are provided?
100% German data centers, no data transfer to third countries, BSI C5 certified. No access under US CLOUD Act.
Where do VMs run?
Exclusively in Frankfurt (EU-01) and Berlin (EU-02). Tier-III certified data centers with redundant connectivity.
Can I connect on-premise?
Yes. VPN or dedicated private connections for hybrid cloud scenarios.
