What is STACKIT Compute Engine?
STACKIT Compute Engine is the IaaS solution for virtual machines on sovereign European infrastructure. The service runs in the STACKIT regions eu01 (Germany South) and eu02 (Austria West), each with Single-AZ and Multi-AZ availability. As an OpenStack-based platform, STACKIT Compute Engine offers a wide range of instance series for different workload profiles.
Core Features
- Multiple instance series with different CPU:RAM ratios: from small t-instances to memory-optimized b-instances
- General-purpose instances (g-series) for balanced workloads
- n-series with NVIDIA GPUs for AI and HPC workloads (see STACKIT Compute Engine GPU)
- Linux and Windows Server support depending on instance type
- 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: Cloud resources on European infrastructure for e-government platforms.
SAP systems: Memory-optimized instances for SAP HANA and other in-memory workloads.
Enterprise applications: Scalable foundation for production systems with flexible instance sizing.
Benefits
- Operated exclusively in EU data centers (Germany and Austria)
- OpenStack foundation reduces vendor lock-in
- Wide range of instance series for different workload profiles
- Pay-as-you-go billing with no fixed minimum term
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Compute Engine: architecture, selecting the right instance series, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
General purpose / compute / memory-optimized
- Multiple instance series with different CPU:RAM ratios
- Pay-as-you-go with no minimum term
- Fast provisioning
- No publicly documented reserved-instance discounts
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine types are available?
STACKIT offers several instance series with different CPU-to-RAM ratios: from small t-instances to balanced g-instances (general purpose) to memory-optimized m- and b-series, plus n-instances with NVIDIA GPUs.
Which regions does Compute Engine run in?
STACKIT currently operates two EU regions: eu01 in Germany South (Neckarsulm/Ellhofen) and eu02 in Austria West (Ostermiething). Both regions offer Single-AZ and Multi-AZ availability.
What GDPR guarantees are provided?
The infrastructure runs exclusively in EU data centers (Germany and Austria) and is subject to European law. See the official STACKIT compliance documentation for certification details.
Can I connect on-premise?
Yes. VPN or dedicated private connections are available for hybrid cloud scenarios.
Are there discounts for long-term usage?
STACKIT generally bills on a pay-as-you-go basis. Current pricing models and any discount options are available in the STACKIT pricing calculator.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
