Database hosting
Best-of-breed technology with outstanding customer service
Database server hosting
When your business is critically dependant on data, we know that having a secure, reliable database server solution in place to host and safeguard your data is paramount.
When you host your database with us, you’ll have access to our UK-based highly accredited technicians 24/7/365 to deploy, manage and support your solution. Your server is housed in our enterprise-grade UK datacentres, so the security of your data is guaranteed.
Expert support
Our engineers are an extension of your team. Our highly qualified team support MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL and are on-hand 24/7/365 to offer support and guidance, whenever you need it. Plus, we promise to answer the phone within three rings so we don’t keep you waiting.
Reliable, with 99.99% network uptime
Your solution is protected by a 99.99% network uptime guarantee; you even have the option for a 15min support response and 1hour hardware replacement. This, combined with proactive server monitoring, guarantees the reliability of your database server 24/7/365.
Your database options
MySQL hosting
The world’s most widely used open-source database software offers a more cost effective alternative to the standard Microsoft database options, giving you the freedom to choose the best operating system for your solution.
By hosting your MySQL database with ANS, a PCI Compliant and ISO 27001 accredited host, you can be sure that the security of your websites and/or applications is guaranteed.
Both our cloud and dedicated hosting solutions offer MySQL database support via the easy-to-use cPanel control panel and are backed up by our team of experts who provide award-winning support 24/7/365.
Microsoft SQL hosting
Our secure, reliable and affordable MS SQL server hosting includes SQL server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 and the latest release 2016 to run your business-critical applications. Our team of Microsoft Certified Professionals configure and support your MS SQL Servers around the clock, so you get the peace of mind that your business-critical databases are being taken care of.
In addition to award-winning support, we also offer full remote access to manage all editions of SQL Server using SQL Enterprise Manager via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). We also deliver high availability with guaranteed redundancy by hosting your SQL servers in a failover clustered environment.
SQL Server 2012 is available in three core editions – Enterprise, Business Intelligence and Standard. We make complex database hosting hassle-free, simple as that.
Oracle hosting
Whilst Oracle is one of the best database options for hosting applications and servers, it can be complex; requiring experienced technicians to set up, manage and support it.
We designed our 24/7 managed services so that you benefit from the availability and security of Oracle, without having to use all of your team to maintain this demanding platform. Our experts can design and deploy the most appropriate, high-availability solution based upon any technical and business requirements running on Windows or Linux servers.
We operate from our PCI compliant data centre; hosting and managing databases in an efficient, secure and environmentally-friendly facility. We support the 10g, 11g and 12c versions of Oracle, and offer full remote access to manage them via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). Your peace of mind is guaranteed with continuous monitoring and proactive alerts from experienced professionals.
PostgreSQL hosting
We provide PostgreSQL hosting on both our Linux and Windows hosting platforms as an alternative to other open-source databases such as MySQL, and more costly database systems like Oracle or MS SQL Server.
Thanks to its stability and power, PostgreSQL is used by some of the world’s leading companies such as Skype, Cisco and Red Hat, plus many universities and governments.
As PostgreSQL supports the majority of programming languages such as Java, .NET, Perl, Python, PHP and Ruby; integration into current systems is a seamless process.
Our highly-qualified team is there for you throughout deployment and the management of data-driven applications using PostgreSQL. By storing your data in one central location, the integrity of your data is guaranteed. Plus, as we’re a PCI Compliant and ISO27001 accredited host, your data is backed up daily and is accessible 24/7.
Our dedicated server configurations
We’ll build your dedicated server to your specification. Below are some example configurations. Need more RAM or storage? We’ll customise to suit you.
Key features
99.99% network uptime
Critical maintenance
Back & restore
Multi-site options
Multi-100GB connectivity
Part of your team
Industry leaders
7,000
Dedicated servers
2,800 +
Happy customers
140 +
Certified engineers
24/7 /365
Customer support
4.0
Trustpilot score
83
NPS score
Dedicated server technology
The UK's leading dedicated server provider
Built for you
ANS’s dedicated servers combine cutting-edge technology with industry-leading support. From consultation to implementation, we put the needs of your business first, creating a custom package designed to suit your exact requirements.
Your problem, our solution
Whether you need a Magento or Shopware server to run your eCommerce site, a back-end database server, a control panel or any other specialist software hosting server – we’ll provide a solution that always delivers on performance, security and reliability.
Certifications and accreditation
Always hosted in our UK-based, wholly-owned data centres, a dedicated server from ANS guarantees UK data sovereignty. The epitome of security, our 100% carbon neutral data centres are ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS compliant, with 24/7/365 security monitoring.
Dedicated server - Under the bonnet
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
ANS works closely with Intel to provide the most innovative technologies possible for your solution. Intel Xeon Scalable processors ensure your bare metal server can handle any workload with ease, allowing for rapid processing of large data volumes and cloud flexibility without compromising on performance.
SSD as standard
All ANS bare metal servers are configured with solid-state drives (SSDs), guaranteeing exceptional performance – even when your applications require high random read IOPS.
Multi-100Gb network
ANS multi-100Gb network delivers a fast and fail-safe route to the Internet. Our data centres are located in multiple locations and connected to multiple transits and peering connections, which is why we guarantee UK based 24/7/365 support and outstanding performance.
UK Data Centres
Our five wholly-owned, UK-based, ISO-certified data centres are purpose-built to provide the highest standards of availability, security and reliability for your solution. Every ANS UK data centre is built on enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Popular use cases for dedicated server
eCommerce-Optimised Servers
Designed to free up as much of the underlying hosting resource as possible, our eCommerce stacks give you lightning-fast webpage load speed and ensure your eCommerce solution can cope with huge spikes in traffic. Remain online at all times, even during your busiest periods.
Web server hosting
Host your website on our high-performance Linux or Windows servers to gain optimum site speed, agility and performance, creating a seamless user experience. We support WordPress, Magento, Shopware and other popular platforms.
Database Server Hosting
Highly secure database hosting, ideal for MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL. When your business is critically dependant on data, a secure, reliable database server solution is essential. Enjoy round-the-clock management and support for peace of mind 24/7/365.
Specialist Software Servers
Take advantage of our preconfigured dedicated server options to meet your specialised software needs – perfect for Moodle and Fintech applications. Scalable and secure, our UK-based servers deliver on performance, designed to help your business grow.
Why ANS?
Security built in
The highest level of security is built into your solution as standard. Our highly trained security analysts, based in our own SOC, are available to detect and mitigate any threats.
Business continuity
We’ve here to keep your organisation online, no matter how busy or the time of year. Our 1.6Tbps network has no single point of failure, meaning we can offer a 99.99% network uptime guarantee.
Our 24/7 support
You will be supported by ANS engineers, 24/7/365, based right here in the UK. You get straight through to an engineer in six rings, no long holds or automated responses.