YOUR TRUSTED IT PARTNER IN LANDSTUHL & RAMSTEIN COMMUNITY

IT Support That Doesn't Leave You in the Dark.

No endless queues, no confusing tech jargon, no runaway licensing fees. We ensure your computers, servers, networks, and cloud systems run flawlessly – proactive with NinjaOne, secure with Proxmox, and right by your side in Landstuhl, Ramstein, and Kaiserslautern.

⚡ Fast Dispatch
Rapid Remote & On-Site Response
📍 Local Base
Landstuhl & 50km radius to the Saar
🔒 GDPR Compliant
Backups or Private Cloud
🇺🇸 Fluent English
Native Support for Expats & US Military

Technologies, Systems & Industry Standards We Deploy:

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🔥 Avoid the Broadcom/VMware Price Hike

Your Seamless Migration from VMware to Proxmox VE.

Drastically increasing VMware licensing fees are hitting businesses hard. We engineer zero-stress, near-zero-downtime migrations of your existing virtual machines to Proxmox VE. Gain enterprise reliability, high availability (HA), and PBS backup integration – without vendor lock-in.

  • Massive Cost Reduction: Stop paying exorbitant annual subscription renewals
  • Scheduled Live Migration: Smooth transition of Windows and Linux servers
  • Proxmox Backup Server: Deduplicated, ransomware-proof snapshots

Free Proxmox Assessment

We review your current virtual environment for feasibility, storage requirements, and ROI potential.

100% Free Audit
On-site in Landstuhl, Ramstein & Pfalz

Tailored IT Solutions for Every Scenario.

Whether you run a local enterprise, retail shop, medical practice, school, or need personal tech support: We deliver precise, responsive care.

SMBs & Contractors

Zero downtime. Continuous monitoring with NinjaOne, predictable monthly pricing, Proxmox servers, and rapid technician dispatch.

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Schools & Education

Stable campus-wide WiFi, IServ server administration, BigBlueButton conferences, and mobile device management for tablet classrooms.

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Retail & Medical Practices

Cost-effective backups, ongoing support and setup of workstations, modern surveillance cameras, and strict GDPR data protection with reliable on-site service in Landstuhl.

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Expats & Home Office

PC & Mac repair, malware removal, SSD upgrade, data recovery, and WiFi optimization at transparent, upfront rates.

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The 6 Pillars of Backfischer IT.

Complete IT care – from day-to-day endpoint management to mission-critical virtualization and cybersecurity.

24/7 Operational Security

Managed IT, Monitoring, EDR & Backup

Proactive 360° IT care instead of reactive firefighting. We continuously monitor, maintain, and protect your entire IT infrastructure – workstations, servers, and cloud environments. With modern Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), we mitigate cyber threats in real time before damage occurs.

  • 24/7 real-time system monitoring & proactive issue resolution (NinjaOne)
  • Automated patch & vulnerability management for OS & third-party apps
  • Next-gen Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) & threat mitigation
  • Integrated backup monitoring & rapid disaster recovery workflows
  • Fast remote helpdesk for your team & predictable monthly flat rates
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Specialized Expertise

Networks, Virtualization, Proxmox & Servers

High-performance, future-proof infrastructure tailored to your operations. From seamless corporate and campus WiFi to structured VLAN segmentation and high-availability servers: we design, procure, and maintain enterprise hardware and lead seamless migrations from VMware to Proxmox VE.

  • VMware → Proxmox VE migration (dramatic licensing cost reduction)
  • Robust network architecture (VLAN segmentation, UniFi & routing)
  • High-availability server hardware, clusters & PBS backup servers
  • Professional WiFi planning, signal mapping & segregated guest networks
  • Vendor-agnostic procurement & lifecycle maintenance of tier-1 hardware
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Data Sovereignty

Ransomware Defense, S3 Cloud Backup & Local Storage

Maximum data resiliency built on the proven 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy. We safeguard your mission-critical data against cyberattacks, total hardware failure, and crypto-ransomware – combining immutable (WORM) S3 cloud storage in Germany with robust on-premise local storage infrastructure.

  • Ransomware-proof S3 cloud backups with true immutability (WORM)
  • 100% GDPR-compliant data centers in Germany (Hetzner, Impossible Cloud)
  • On-premise storage & backup systems (Synology NAS, Proxmox PBS)
  • Disaster recovery runbooks with guaranteed RTO/RPO recovery metrics
  • Automated routine integrity audits & live sandbox restore testing
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Modern Workplace

Managed Open Source or Microsoft 365

Collaboration, communication, and hybrid work tailored to your organization's philosophy. Choose between complete digital independence with privacy-first open source tools (Nextcloud, Mailcow, BigBlueButton) or the Microsoft 365 ecosystem – secured by modern access controls.

  • Managed Open Source: Nextcloud (files & calendars) & BigBlueButton
  • Modern email infrastructure via Mailcow or Microsoft 365 / Exchange
  • Enterprise spam filtering, email encryption & compliance archiving
  • Encrypted remote work connections via fast VPNs (WireGuard / IPsec)
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA / 2FA) & unified Single Sign-On
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Educational IT

School IT, IServ, Classrooms & Campus WiFi

Reliable technical relief for school authorities, headmasters, and teachers. From dependable maintenance of established school servers like IServ to GDPR-compliant video learning via BigBlueButton and centralized mobile device management for tablet & iPad classrooms.

  • Administration & maintenance of IServ school servers & user accounts
  • GDPR-compliant interactive video conference rooms via BigBlueButton
  • Central Mobile Device Management (MDM for iPads & Android tablets)
  • Secure high-density campus WiFi with youth-protection filtering
  • Direct on-site teacher support, troubleshooting & technical relief
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Web & Cloud Hosting

Web Hosting: Cost Audit, Modernization & Migration

Put an end to overpriced legacy contracts, sluggish loading times, and outdated hosting stacks. We provide neutral cost audits for your existing web hosting and domain contracts, migrate websites, shops, and databases with zero downtime to modern high-performance servers, and maximize speed and security.

  • Independent cost & contract review of existing hosting providers
  • Zero-downtime migration of domains, websites, WordPress & online shops
  • Modernization: PHP updates, SSL/TLS certificates & caching tuning
  • High-availability servers hosted exclusively in Germany (all-inkl, Hetzner)
  • Automated website backups, managed DNS records & uptime tracking
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⚡ Windows 10 End of Support Approaching

Seamless Upgrade to Windows 11 for SMBs.

With Microsoft ending regular security updates for Windows 10, unpatched endpoints expose your business to ransomware, compliance breaches, and insurance invalidation. We assess your current fleet, upgrade compatible hardware, and execute a zero-downtime, fully secured migration during normal business operations.

  • Hardware & Readiness Audit: Comprehensive inventory of all endpoints (TPM 2.0, CPU, RAM & SSD)
  • Zero-Downtime Migration: Phased rollout without disruption to daily employee productivity
  • Data Safety & App Compatibility: Pre-migration backups and testing of line-of-business software

Windows 11 Readiness Audit

We automatically scan your workstations and provide an exact breakdown of ready machines versus cost-effective upgrade paths.

Fast & Predictable
For SMBs, clinics, law firms & contractors

Why Backfischer? The Five Commitments.

We don’t just fix bugs; we function as your dedicated, proactive outsourced IT department.

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Local in 66849 Landstuhl

No overseas call centers. When critical issues strike, founder Alexander Schütz can be at your facility in minutes.

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Proxmox & Open-Source Mastery

Escape costly enterprise lock-in. We master robust, high-value alternatives like Proxmox VE, Nextcloud, and RustDesk.

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Clear Talk, Zero Jargon

We explain technical details in plain English – giving you business-first recommendations you can act on.

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Proactive with NinjaOne

We don't wait for your operations to break down. Our RMM solves bottlenecks automatically before you notice them.

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Fluent English & German

Seamless communication for US military personnel, defense contractors, and international companies in the KMC area.

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Transparent Pricing

No surprise invoices, no hidden add-ons. Clear hourly quotes or predictable monthly managed service agreements.

About Us

Passion for IT. Firmly Rooted in the Pfalz.

Behind Backfischer is founder Alexander Schütz with a single mission: Modern IT infrastructure should never feel like an incomprehensible puzzle. Technology must empower organizations, schools, and people – not hold them back.

Our trademark, the FlyingFish, embodies this philosophy: Just as the flying fish leaves the heavy water to glide freely through the air, we elevate your technology to new heights. Moving in dynamic schools – led by our signature red alpha fish and flanked by electric cyan and turquoise – the FlyingFish stands for agility, teamwork, and technical precision.

From our office at Beethovenstraße 56 in 66849 Landstuhl, we support small and medium-sized enterprises, educational institutions, and residential clients across Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, Kusel, Donnersbergkreis, and all the way to the Saarland border.

Owner-Operated
Alexander Schütz
Location
66849 Landstuhl
Appointments
By arrangement
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The FlyingFish

Symbol of Agility & Technical Freedom

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Get in Touch

We Look Forward to Talking to You.

Have an urgent IT issue, planning a server migration to Proxmox, or need a quote? Call us directly or drop us a message below.

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Phone & Emergency Hotline
+49 151 65131390
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Email Addresses
Form submissions: kontakt@backfischer.de
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Office Location
Alexander Schütz IT Support
Beethovenstr. 56, 66849 Landstuhl
Service area: Landstuhl, Ramstein, Kaiserslautern & Kusel
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Office Hours
By appointment (flexible scheduling)
24/7 on-call for contracted clients

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