Rackzar

Pastel Cloud Hosting
South Africa

Secure cloud hosting that keeps your accounting software online 24/7 protected from load shedding, hardware failures, and security threats.
Never Lose Access to Your Sage Pastel Again
Starting from just R649/month.

The Rackzar Advantage for Sage Pastel

Move your Sage Pastel to our secure South African cloud infrastructure and unlock these powerful benefits.

24/7 Uptime Guarantee

99.9% uptime backed by UPS systems, redundant power and enterprise infrastructure. No more load shedding disruptions.

Access Anywhere

Your team can securely access Sage Pastel from home, office or anywhere with an internet connection via VPN.

Enterprise Security

Daily backups, encrypted connections and South African data sovereignty ensure your financial data stays protected.

Expert Support

24/7 South African support team ready to help with any technical issues or questions about your Sage Pastel hosting.

Supported Cloud Accounting Software

Seamless Cloud Accounting Integration for Your Business

Rackzar’s South African cloud hosting platform is built for reliability, speed, and compliance perfectly suited for Sage and Pastel accounting software. Move your financial systems to the cloud for better performance, security, and remote access from anywhere.



Sage Pastel Partner Cloud Hosting

Pastel Partner

Experience fast and reliable Pastel Partner cloud hosting on South African servers. Eliminate downtime and access your accounting data anytime, anywhere through a secure, managed cloud environment. Ideal for small and medium businesses seeking dependable cloud accounting.

Sage Pastel Evolution Cloud Hosting

Pastel Evolution

Take control of your enterprise accounting with Pastel Evolution in the cloud. Rackzar’s enterprise-grade hosting ensures top-tier performance, security, and scalability for businesses needing advanced multi-user access and integration with business intelligence tools.

Sage VIP Payroll Cloud Hosting

Sage VIP

Streamline your payroll operations with Sage VIP Cloud Hosting. Enjoy secure access, automated backups, and 99.9% uptime on our dedicated South African infrastructure. Designed for financial teams managing payroll and HR with confidence and speed.

What Our Clients Say

Join hundreds of businesses that trust Rackzar with their Sage Pastel hosting.

The move to cloud hosting was seamless. Rackzar handled everything, and now we have peace of mind knowing our data is backed up and accessible anywhere. I’m very pleased with the work these lads are doing.
Matt G, Verified Client
Since moving to Rackzar’s cloud, we haven’t had a single downtime issue. Our accountants can work from anywhere, and month-end runs are seamless which has helped our business run like clockwork. Very Impressed!
Steve L, Financial Director

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your business. All plans include free migration and 24/7 support.

Start-up

R649
Per month

SME Advanced

R1,999
Per month

SME Premium

R2,699
Per month

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Performance & Resources
Feature
Start-up
SME Standard
SME Advanced
SME Premium
CPU Cores ?
2 Cores
6 Cores
8 Cores
10 Cores
RAM ?
4GB DDR4
8GB DDR4
16GB DDR4
24GB DDR4
Storage ?
120GB NVMe
300GB NVMe
500GB NVMe
500GB NVMe
Security & Backup
Daily Backups ?
✓ Included
✓ Included
✓ Included
✓ Included
Backup Retention ?
15 Days
30 Days
30 Days
60 Days
Firewall & Security
Support & Services
Remote Desktop Users ?
2 Users
5 Users
8 Users
10 Users
24/7 Support
Free Migration
✓ R2,000 Value
✓ R2,000 Value
✓ R2,000 Value
✓ R2,000 Value

Reasons to Move Your Pastel to Rackzar’s Cloud

Access Anywhere, Anytime

With Pastel Hosting, you can access your server securely from any location around the globe. Unlike traditional set-ups where your server is tied to your premises, Pastel Hosting stores your data in the cloud, ensuring it stays online 24/7.

Enterprise Security

Protect your business-critical financial data with enterprise security: daily automated backups, encrypted VPN access, firewall protection and full South African data compliance. Your Pastel data stays safe, always.

Fast servers hosted in South Africa
Fast South African Servers

We know customers value speed, which is why we’ve built all of our servers with 100% enterprise-grade equipment.

24/7 load shedding protection
Load Shedding Protected

Our data centres have multiple power feeds, back-up generators and UPS systems, ensuring your Pastel stays online during load shedding.

Free migration service
Free Migration Service

Our expert team will handle the complete migration of your Sage Pastel to the cloud at no additional cost. Zero downtime guaranteed.

Daily backups for your Pastel
Included Data Backups

We include a free backup on all cloud hosting plans. You can purchase additional backup storage at checkout for more complex requirements.

Remote printing support
Remote Printing Support

Printing from the cloud is simple. We support many popular printer models so your team can print locally from the remote server.

99.9% uptime guarantee
99.9% Uptime Guarantee

Our network and platform are built with redundancy from the ground up. We promise you 99.9% uptime.

Trusted by South African Enterprises

Expertise across regulated, high-availability and performance-sensitive sectors

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pastel Cloud Hosting, accounting software, remote printing, and secure VPN services.

What is Pastel Cloud Hosting?

Pastel Cloud Hosting allows you to run Pastel accounting software from the cloud. Access your Pastel database from anywhere with an internet connection. No complex installations needed your data is securely hosted on our enterprise servers with automatic backups and 99.9% uptime guarantee.

Can I host accounting software other than Pastel?

Yes! We support hosting for Sage 50, Sage 100, QuickBooks, Xero, and other popular accounting software. Our cloud infrastructure is optimized for business-critical applications. Contact our team to discuss your specific accounting software requirements.

How many concurrent users can access Pastel Cloud?

Pastel Cloud supports multiple concurrent users based on your license and plan. You can scale from 2-3 users to 20+ users depending on your business needs. Our infrastructure automatically handles additional users without performance degradation.

Is remote printing supported with Pastel Cloud?

Yes! Remote printing is fully supported. You can print invoices, reports, and documents from Pastel Cloud to any printer connected to your local network or computer. Our secure connection ensures print jobs reach the correct device reliably.

What type of VPN protection is included?

All connections to Pastel Cloud are protected with enterprise-grade VPN encryption (256-bit SSL/TLS). Your data is encrypted in transit between your devices and our servers. Multi-factor authentication adds an extra security layer to prevent unauthorized access.

How is my accounting data backed up and protected?

Your data is automatically backed up daily with redundancy across multiple datacenters. We maintain encrypted offsite backups following industry best practices. All data at rest is encrypted, and we maintain ISO 27001 compliance for information security.

Can I access Pastel Cloud from mobile devices?

Yes! You can access Pastel Cloud from iOS and Android devices via our mobile app or web interface. This lets you check balances, view reports, and approve transactions on the go with full VPN encryption protection.

How do I configure network printers for remote printing?

Setup is simple through our control panel. Add your printers, assign them to users or groups, and they're immediately available from Pastel Cloud. Our support team provides step-by-step guidance for network printer configuration if needed.

Is there bandwidth or printing limits?

No limits! You have unlimited bandwidth and unlimited printing. Print as many reports and documents as your business requires without worrying about overage charges or throttling.

What if my internet connection drops while using Pastel Cloud?

The system gracefully handles disconnections. In-progress transactions are saved, and you'll reconnect automatically when your internet returns. Our VPN maintains session state to prevent data loss. For longer offline work, local caching is available.

Ready to Move Your Pastel to the Cloud?

Get started today with free migration assistance and expert support.
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