Data in each private network is transferred securely using a layer 2 LAN with full isolation.
You can use the web interface, API & CLI to create and configure each private network.
Every Cloud VPS or Cloud VDS can belong to multiple private networks.
Take advantage of low latency and minimal network jitter.
All traffic within Virtual Private Cloud is unlimited and unmetered.
Network interface configuration happens automatically when you create a private network.
Private Networking Use Cases
Here are some uses where Private Networking will bring you the most benefitPrivate Networking can be used to isolate resources such as Databases, backups and logs from the internet. For example you can run a PostgreSQL instance and only allow connections from a web server instance.
Protect vulnerable parts of your infrastructure against attacks such as denial of service. Private Networking allows you to separate services from the public network on an internal layer 2 LAN.
Build highly available distributed web applications or microservices on Cloud VPS and VDS virtual machines using Private Networking to robustly communicate between instances.
"Private Networking with Contabo is a clean solution - it allows us to isolate our microservices and have them communicate directly. "
Private Networking: How Much Does It Cost?
At Contabo we believe you should only pay for what you need. As Private Networking requires additional networking infrastructure, such as top of the rack switches, we decided to charge an extra fee only if you need this feature. The monthly fee is:
€2.29 for each Cloud VPS,
€5.79 for each Cloud VDS.