Managed Hetzner Cloud – senior ops on European hardware
Managed Hetzner Cloud with the operational rigour you'd expect from AWS, running on European hardware, GDPR-compliant, and often 3-5x cheaper than a hyperscaler. We provision your entire environment with Terraform and Ansible, run Kubernetes on top, and monitor it around the clock. You get production-ready infrastructure without vendor lock-in and without hiring a senior engineer.
What we set up and run
We plan, provision, and operate your full Hetzner Cloud environment: Linux servers, private networks, load balancers, firewalls, and backups. Containers run on Docker, orchestrated with Kubernetes and Helm; your PostgreSQL databases come with proper backups and point-in-time recovery. Whether it's a fresh build or a migration off Vercel, Firebase, or AWS, you get a documented, reproducible environment you can take over whenever you want.
How we work
Your entire infrastructure is defined as code – Terraform for cloud resources, Ansible for server configuration. Everything is version-controlled in Git, and every change runs through a CI/CD pipeline (GitLab or GitHub Actions), so staging and production are identical and reproducible on one command. Weekly demos show concrete progress, with no surprises.
The tech stack
We use proven, open tools only: Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code, Docker and Kubernetes with Helm for orchestration, Linux as the base, and PostgreSQL for your data. Monitoring runs on Prometheus and Grafana with alerting, so we catch problems before your users do. No proprietary layer that only we can operate.
Why Olio
Olio is a boutique agency in Mönchengladbach, Germany, founded in 2022 by Dennis Reinkober, with senior engineering as the default – no junior teams learning on your production. We build for the long term: everything is documented, maintainable, and ready to hand off to your team. You work directly with the people running your infrastructure and keep full control of your Hetzner accounts and your code.
What you get
- EU data sovereignty: hosting in Germany, GDPR-compliant, no data leaving the EU
- Infrastructure costs often 3-5x lower than AWS, Azure, or GCP at comparable operational quality
- Fully defined in Terraform and Ansible: reproducible, version-controlled, yours to take over
- 24/7 monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana plus alerting, not reactive firefighting
- No vendor lock-in – open tools and your own accounts, no proprietary layer
- Senior operation of Kubernetes, Docker, and PostgreSQL without a senior hire
Core Technologies
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Frequently asked questions
What does managed Hetzner Cloud hosting cost?
Hetzner's server costs are often 3-5x lower than hyperscalers and land in the low double- to triple-digit range per month for many setups. For build-out and ongoing operation we scope a transparent quote based on complexity – from a single app to a Kubernetes cluster with database and monitoring. Tell us about your setup and you'll get a concrete number.
How long does setup take?
A cleanly provisioned standard build with Terraform, Ansible, monitoring, and a CI/CD pipeline is typically live in one to three weeks. Migrations from existing environments like AWS, Vercel, or bare-metal are planned for a zero-downtime cutover; the exact timeline depends on the complexity of your current setup.
Can you migrate our existing infrastructure to Hetzner?
Yes. We've moved environments off Vercel, Firebase, AWS, and bare-metal onto optimized cloud setups with zero-downtime transitions. We first capture your stack as code, test it in a staging environment, and only cut over once everything is verified.
Is the hosting genuinely GDPR-compliant and EU-sovereign?
Yes. Hetzner runs its data centres in Germany and Finland, so your data stays in the EU. For mixed scenarios we can combine it with GCP EU regions or AWS Frankfurt where it makes sense. We configure firewalls, encrypted backups, and access controls so your setup holds up under an audit.
What if we want to run it ourselves later?
That's exactly what we build for. Your entire infrastructure lives as Terraform and Ansible code in your own Git repository, documented and easy to follow. You can bring it in-house or onboard your own team at any time – you're never locked to us.
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