IONOS Network File Storage

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Managed NFSv4 file shares mountable across multiple Compute Engine and Managed Kubernetes workloads, with per-share capacity scaling and snapshot integration

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Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
EUKarlsruhe, Germany

Subject to GDPR, Data Act, DGA

Region locations
EUUKUS8 regions across 3 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
Yes — 5 sovereign-flagged regions available
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Sub-services (2)

NFS Shares

NFSv4 file shares mountable across compute and Kubernetes workloads

Snapshots

Point-in-time snapshot copies with policy-driven retention

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

GDPRISO 27001G-Cloud

Where this runs

8 regions
5 countries
5sovereign
Sovereign regions (5)
  • FrankfurtIONOS Sovereign Cloud (DE)
  • BerlinIONOS Sovereign Cloud (DE)
  • LogroñoIONOS Sovereign Cloud (EU)
  • ParisIONOS Sovereign Cloud (EU)
  • LondonIONOS Sovereign Cloud (UK)
Commercial regions (3)

North America (3)

  • Kansas City
  • Las Vegas
  • Newark

Tags

file-storagenfsshared-storagestorageeuropeGDPR

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Pricing

Pricing model:per-gb-month