# Chroot Network SRL - Web Hosting & Infrastructure Provider
> https://www.chroot.ro

## Company Overview

**Founded:** 2007 (pivoted to hosting services in 2013)
**Location:** Romania
**RIPE NCC Member since:** 2014

Chroot Network is a Romanian hosting and infrastructure provider specializing in web hosting, dedicated servers, VPS, domain services, and IP resource allocation. With 2,200+ active clients and technical support response time averaging under 1 hour, the company focuses on innovation, customer-first approach, and long-term partnerships.

### Core Values
- Innovation and ingenuity
- Customer-first approach with attention to detail
- Proactive client needs anticipation
- Professional work style and responsibility
- Long-term partnership development

### Certifications & Memberships
- RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) - Member
- ANISP (Asociația Națională a Internet Service Providerilor) - Active member
- RoNIX (Romanian Internet eXchange) - Active member
- RoTLD - Partner

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## Service Categories

### 1. WEB HOSTING SERVICES

#### 1.1 VIP Hosting (Găzduire Web VIP)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/gazduire-web-vip/

**Target Audience:** Large websites, online newspapers/magazines, e-commerce platforms, resource-intensive applications

**Key Technologies:**
- AMD EPYC processors
- Enterprise SSD storage
- LiteSpeed web server with LSCache (server-level caching)
- PHP X-RAY debugging tool

**Programming Language Support:**
- PHP: versions 4.4 to latest
- Python: 2.7, 3.7 to latest
- NodeJS: 12.x, 14.x to latest
- Ruby: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 to latest

**Platform Compatibility:**
- **WordPress**, WooCommerce
- Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart
- Joomla, Drupal
- XenForo, MediaWiki
- Laravel, Shopware, CS.Cart

**Security & Backup:**
- Daily backups with snapshot functionality
- Instant restore capability
- Imunify360 security suite
- Web attack detection and blocking
- Firewall and antivirus protection

**Control Panel:**
- cPanel
- Redis (available on request)
- PHP selector (user-configurable versions)
- max_memory_limit up to 1 GB

**Key Features:**
- Low density shared hosting (fewer sites per server)
- Dedicated server performance without complexity

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#### 1.2 Standard Web Hosting (Găzduire Web)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/gazduire-web/

**Infrastructure:**
- Cloud web hosting
- Enterprise equipment with RAID matrices
- AMD Epyc CPU processors
- SSD storage
- Redundant storage systems

**Technical Capabilities:**
- MySQL databases with phpMyAdmin
- PostgreSQL with phpPgAdmin
- Multiple PHP versions (5.6 → 8.x) with configurable modules
- Unlimited databases
- Cron jobs (scheduled tasks)
- Apache web server
- Linux servers
- SSH access
- Dedicated IP included

**Control Panel & Management:**
- cPanel
- Softaculous (200+ application installer)
- Web File Manager
- FTP/SCP access
- AWStats traffic statistics
- Password-protected directories
- Custom error pages

**Security Features:**
- Imunify 360 Anti-Malware protection
- Free SSL certificates for all domains
- Anti-Spam filters
- Antivirus protection
- Hotlinking protection
- Backup/replication systems

**Email Features:**
- RoundCube Webmail
- POP3, IMAP, SMTP (secured)
- Message filters
- Auto-responders
- Mail lists and redirections

**Service Features:**
- Unlimited traffic
- 99.9% uptime guarantee
- Instant activation
- 15-day trial period
- Free migration (for annual plans)
- 24/7/365 monitoring
- Multiple domain hosting
- Parked domains

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#### 1.3 Reseller Hosting
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/reseller-gazduire-web/

**Target Audience:** Web agencies and professionals, white-label reseller platform

**Control Panel & Management:**
- WHM (Web Host Manager)
- cPanel (individual accounts per client)
- Softaculous auto-installer

**Web Server & Performance:**
- LiteSpeed Web Server
- SSD storage
- Unlimited traffic
- Cloudflare integration
- Isolated resources per account

**Security & Protection:**
- Free SSL certificates
- Antivirus protection
- Antispam filtering
- Imunify360

**Development & Scripting:**
- Multiple PHP versions (5.6 → 8.x)
- Configurable PHP modules
- Apache .htaccess with mod_rewrite support
- MySQL databases with phpMyAdmin
- Cron jobs
- SSH access (on higher plans)

**Additional Features:**
- Unlimited subdomains, parked domains, FTP accounts, databases
- Password-protected directories
- Online backup
- Traffic statistics (Awstats)
- Access logs
- Dedicated IP (optional/included)
- Domain registration advantages

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#### 1.4 SEAP Hosting (Public Institutions)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/pachete-gazduire-seap-institutii-publice/

**Target Market:** Romanian public institutions (kindergartens, schools, high schools, town halls, government agencies, associations, foundations)

**Special Features:**
- First exclusive hosting service for Romanian public institutions
- SEAP platform compliance
- Single invoice for domain + hosting
- Free .ro domain (registration or transfer)

**Technical Features:**
- SSD storage
- Unlimited traffic
- Multiple databases (MySQL with phpMyAdmin)
- Multiple PHP versions (5.6 → 8.x) with configurable modules
- SSH access
- Cron jobs
- FTP/SCP access
- Dedicated IP (optional)

**Security & Protection:**
- Free SSL certificates
- Anti-Malware protection (Imunify 360)
- Antivirus/Antispam filters
- 30+ automated periodic backups
- 99.9% uptime guarantee

**Infrastructure:**
- N+1 cooling redundancy
- Redundant power (UPS + diesel generator)
- Biometric access control
- Fire protection systems
- Linux servers with Apache, MySQL, PHP

**Supported Applications:**
- WordPress, Joomla, Drupal
- Magento, PrestaShop

**Control Panel:**
- cPanel (latest version)
- Softaculous (200+ one-click installations)
- File Manager
- AWStats (traffic statistics)

**Support:**
- 24/7 monitoring
- Email/ticket support (24/7)
- Phone support (10-17, Mon-Fri)
- Instant activation

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### 2. DOMAIN SERVICES

**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/domenii/

#### Domain Extensions Offered:
- .ro (Romanian domains)
- .eu (European Union domains)
- .com, .org, .net (generic TLDs)

#### Domain Registration Features:
- Multi-year registration (1-10 years)
- Annual maintenance/renewal system
- Client becomes domain holder (not registrar)
- WHOIS privacy protection for individuals
- Public WHOIS for organizations
- First-come, first-served availability

#### Domain Transfer:
- EPP code (authorization code) system
- Free .ro domain transfers (without renewal)
- Transfer key generation
- No modification of expiry dates, nameservers, or holder data on free transfers
- ICANN RAA verification compliance (15-day email verification)

#### Technical Capabilities:
- Domain verification system
- Registrar services
- Nameserver management
- Full client usage rights
- Transfer portability to other registrars

#### Compliance & Security:
- RoTLD system integration (Romanian registry)
- ICANN rules compliance
- EPP/authorization code security
- Domain suspension system
- 90-day grace period before deletion
- EU citizenship requirement for .eu domains

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### 3. SERVER SERVICES

#### 3.1 Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/servere-virtuale/

**Virtualization Technologies:**
- KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

**Storage Technologies:**
- NVMe (ultra-rapid performance)
- SSD storage

**Key Features:**
- Dedicated resources (RAM, CPU, storage)
- Root/full access
- Instant installation
- Resource isolation
- Real-time resource graphs
- Flexible configurations
- Unlimited traffic

**Operating Systems:**
- AlmaLinux
- RockyLinux
- Debian
- Ubuntu
- Custom ISO support

**Network & Connectivity:**
- IPv6 addresses
- Firewall protection
- Anti-DDoS protection
- Multiple peering (national and international)
- RoNIX peering
- InterLAN peering

**Control & Management:**
- Intuitive control panel
- Network card driver switching
- Storage driver configuration

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#### 3.2 Dedicated Servers
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/servere-dedicate/

**Server Configurations:**
- Single CPU or Dual CPU servers
- Dual processor capability
- Dual disk configuration (HDD or SSD)
- SSD storage
- Configurable RAM

**Network & Connectivity:**
- 1 Gbps bandwidth
- Multiple internet connections
- RoNIX peering
- InterLAN peering
- Low latency routing
- IPv6 allocation
- Additional IP addresses
- VLAN support
- BGP sessions
- Custom IP routing

**Services & Features:**
- Server/service monitoring with SMS/email alerts
- 100GB free backup space
- Hardware upgrade capability
- Fast repair service
- Linux OS installation (Fedora, CentOS, Ubuntu)
- cPanel/WHM administration
- Firewall systems

**Performance & Reliability:**
- High uptime guarantee
- Fast response time
- European connectivity
- Mobile access optimization

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#### 3.3 Managed Servers (Servere Administrate)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/servere-virtuale-dedicate-cu-administrare/

**Management & Administration Services:**
- Full server administration
- Server configuration and implementation
- Initial installation and setup
- Performance optimization
- Application integration
- cPanel Admin Client license included
- Resource tuning
- Periodic maintenance

**Monitoring & Support:**
- 24/7 monitoring and continuous monitoring
- Real-time reporting
- Technical support 24/7
- Included technical support hours
- Rapid response

**Security Features:**
- Advanced security
- DDoS protection
- Intrusion protection
- Automatic security updates and patches
- Continuous vulnerability analysis
- Preventive security measures

**Backup & Recovery:**
- Automatic periodic backup
- Rapid data recovery
- Secure storage
- External/cloud backup storage

**Service Characteristics:**
- Scalability
- Flexible solutions
- Proactive problem resolution
- Performance analysis
- Complete management
- Free consultation

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#### 3.4 Storage Servers
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/servere-stocare/

**Hardware & Platform:**
- Synology RackStation RS820+
- DDR4 6GB memory
- Up to 32TB raw storage / 16TB RAID10
- Sequential read performance: 1,621 MB/s+

**File System Technology:**
- Btrfs (B-tree file system)
- Snapshot optimization
- Data integrity protection
- Self-healing capabilities
- Auto-recovery of corrupted files

**Storage & Data Protection:**
- RAID configurations: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
- Automated backup
- Instant data restoration
- Snapshot replication (1,024 backup copies per shared folder, 65,000 system-level snapshots)
- File/folder level recovery
- Redundancy & data protection

**Backup Solutions:**
- Active Backup for Business (VMware, Windows, Microsoft 365, G Suite)
- Hyper Backup (local, external, rsync, public cloud)
- Synology Drive Client (real-time PC backup)

**Collaboration & Cloud Services:**
- Private cloud storage
- Synology Office (real-time document collaboration)
- Version control
- Synology Chat integration
- File sharing & hosting

**Additional Capabilities:**
- VPN server
- Application installation
- NVR (Network Video Recorder) for surveillance cameras
- Centralized data management
- Scalable & performant storage solution

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#### 3.5 Server Colocation (Colocare Servere)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/colocare-servere/

**Infrastructure & Power:**
- Redundant dual-path power supply
- Backup generator with automatic start
- UPS systems with N+1 redundancy
- Automatic power switching

**Cooling & Environment:**
- HVAC climate control with N+1 redundancy
- Temperature-controlled environment
- Fire detection and suppression system

**Connectivity & Network:**
- AS56430 (autonomous system number)
- InterLAN connectivity
- RoNIX connectivity
- Direct links to major operators (Orange, Vodafone, DIGI)
- Redundant internet connections
- Low latency
- IPv6 support

**Security & Access:**
- Multi-level access control (3 levels)
- Physical security
- 24x7x365 network monitoring
- Continuous monitoring

**Service Features:**
- 1U rack unit standard
- Scalable infrastructure
- 24/7 technical support
- Flexible and adaptable solutions
- Production-ready environment
- High availability
- Network performance optimization

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### 4. IP RESOURCE ALLOCATION SERVICES

#### 4.1 LIR Affiliation (Afiliere LIR)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/afiliere-lir/

**What is LIR Affiliation:**
- RIPE NCC Membership (Chroot Network is full RIPE member since 2014)
- LIR = Local Internet Registry
- Resource sponsorship and affiliation for IP addresses and AS numbers
- Client retains usage rights/ownership of resources

**Key Resources Managed:**
- PI Addresses (Provider Independent IP addresses)
- PA Addresses (Provider Assigned IP addresses)
- AS Numbers (Autonomous System numbers)
- IPv4 blocks (/24 to /20+)
- IPv6 allocations

**Core Technologies:**
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) - dynamic routing protocol
- RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens) - European IP registry
- Autonomous System (AS) - for BGP routing with multiple ISPs

**Service Features:**
- Annual registration/affiliation fees
- One-time transfer fees
- Block sizes: /24 (256 IPs) up to /20+ (4096+ IPs)
- Required for avoiding RIPE penalties
- Annual billing cycle (January 15th)
- Transfer from other LIRs supported

**Requirements:**
- Signed agreement
- Company registration documents (CIF/Commercial Registry)
- Copy of ID for individuals

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#### 4.2 AS Number Allocation (Alocare AS)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/alocare-numar-as/

**Key Features & Benefits:**
- Independence - become independent provider
- Full routing control - manage and control BGP routes
- Diversified connectivity - connect to multiple ISPs
- Redundant connection - increased network stability
- Online identity & reputation - define internet presence
- Ownership - usage rights for resources

**Core Technologies:**
- AS Number (Autonomous System Number)
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
- Dynamic routing
- Traffic balancing
- IPv6 allocation

**Related Concepts:**
- PA addresses (Provider Assigned) - <256 addresses
- PI addresses (Provider Independent) - >256 addresses, require AS number
- Autonomous network
- LIR affiliation (Local Internet Registry)

**Service Requirements:**
- Multi-homing (minimum 2 ISPs required)
- Network autonomy
- ISP independence
- Route management

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#### 4.3 IPv6 Allocation (Alocare IPv6)
**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/alocare-ipv6/

**IPv6 Allocation Features:**
- IPv4 exhaustion solution - Alternative to depleted IPv4 space
- /48 PI (Provider Independent) - 65,536 network segments, independent addressing
- /48 PA (Provider Assigned) - 65,536 network segments, provider-dependent addressing
- Larger blocks (>/48) - Custom allocations for extensive requirements

**Technologies & Protocols:**
- IPv6 - Internet Protocol version 6
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) - Dynamic routing protocol
- AS (Autonomous System) - Independent routing domain
- LIR affiliation - Local Internet Registry sponsorship/membership
- RIPE NCC membership - European IP registry services

**Service Types:**
- PI (Provider Independent) addresses
- PA (Provider Assigned) addresses
- Dynamic routing capabilities
- Multi-provider connectivity (minimum 2 ISPs for BGP)
- Traffic balancing via BGP
- LIR sponsorship services

**Key Requirements:**
- AS number (for PI allocations)
- Dual ISP connectivity (for BGP routing)
- RIPE NCC registration
- Annual fees and allocation taxes
- Company/organization documentation

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## Infrastructure & Network

**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/infrastructura/

### Data Center Location:
- All servers located in Romania
- Modern datacenter with 24/7 monitoring

### Network Capabilities:
- **AS56430** - BGP peering with 100+ providers in Romania, Europe, and beyond
- **IPv6 Early Adopter** - Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 infrastructure
- 40+ IPv6 direct peers
- Active member of:
  - **RONIX** (Romanian Network Internet Exchange)
  - **InterLAN** (Romania's largest IX)
  - **ANISP** (National Association of Internet Providers)

### Hardware:
**Compute:**
- Lenovo BladeCentre HS23 blade servers
- Intel servers

**Storage:**
- SuperMicro storage systems

**Networking:**
- Extreme Networks CER 2000 routers (core)
- Cisco 4900M, 4948, 4948e switches (320Gbps throughput, 250Mpps)
- Dell Force10 S50 switches (rack interconnects)
- Cisco 3560G/X switches
- Ruckus Wireless ICX (local redundancy via stacking)

### Redundancy:
- Core network redundancy with stacked switches
- HP rack systems with dual power supply backup lines
- Minimum 2x Gigabit Ethernet connections per rack
- Redundant, scalable infrastructure

### Technical Specifications:
- **Uptime SLA:** 99.9%+
- **Performance:** 320 Gbps switching capacity, 250 Mpps packet forwarding
- **Management:** 24/7 monitoring, modern server management software
- **Connectivity:** High-speed local and international traffic exchange

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## Support & Contact

**URL:** https://www.chroot.ro/contact/

### Support Channels:
- **Phone support** - Monday-Friday, 10:00-17:00 (excluding legal holidays)
- **Support ticket system** - Available to both clients and non-clients (24/7)
- **Knowledge base** - FAQ/self-service documentation

### Additional Resources:
- **Service status page** - https://status.chroot.ro/ (monitored by Uptime Robot)
- **Client portal** - https://portal.chroot.ro
- **cPanel usage guides** - Technical documentation

### Response Time:
- Average technical support response: <1 hour

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## Key Technologies & Keywords

**Web Technologies:** cPanel, WHM, LiteSpeed, Apache, PHP, Python, NodeJS, Ruby, MySQL, MariDB, SSL, Redis, LSCache

**Virtualization:** KVM

**Storage:** SSD, NVMe, RAID, Btrfs, NetApp, Synology

**Networking:** BGP, IPv4, IPv6, AS (Autonomous System), VLAN, DDoS protection, Firewall

**Security:** Imunify360, Anti-Malware, SSL certificates, Antivirus, Antispam, Intrusion protection

**Platforms:** WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, Joomla, Drupal, Laravel, OpenCart

**Infrastructure:** RIPE NCC, LIR, RoNIX, InterLAN, ANISP, Cloudflare

**Hardware Vendors:** Lenovo, Intel, SuperMicro, Cisco, Dell Force10, Extreme Networks, Synology

**Operating Systems:** Linux, AlmaLinux, RockyLinux, Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, CloudLinux

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## Service Level Commitments

- **Uptime Guarantee:** 99.9%+
- **Technical Support Response:** <1 hour average
- **Monitoring:** 24/7/365
- **Backup Frequency:** Daily (with up to 30+ retention depending on plan)
- **Network Performance:** 320 Gbps switching capacity, 250 Mpps packet forwarding