Server management
Provisioning, hardening, patching and monitoring of Linux and Windows servers, VPS instances and bare-metal machines.
Linux and Windows servers configured once, correctly, and kept that way.
6 deliverables, a 4-stage approach and 6 related technologies.
Overview
A single server can run a surprising amount of business software — if it is configured carefully: minimal open ports, key-only access, automatic security updates, monitored disks and tested backups.
We provision servers from code, harden them against common benchmarks, and keep them patched and monitored, whether they sit with a cloud provider, a local VPS host or in your rack.
What we deliver
- Server build as code (Ansible/cloud-init)
- Hardening checklist and evidence
- Firewall and SSH configuration
- Monitoring of resources and services
- Backup configuration and restore test
- Access and change log
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
VPS hosting of applications
Run web apps and databases on economical servers safely.
On-premise servers
Keep office or factory servers secure and patched.
Bare-metal performance
Configure dedicated machines for heavy workloads.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Build from code, never by hand
- 02
Expose only what must be public
- 03
Monitor before going live
- 04
Test restoring, not just backing up
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- Free-tier and budget servers may be reclaimed or lack SLAs; plan backups off the machine.
- Database ports should never be exposed to the internet.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-scope project with milestones
- Dedicated team billed monthly
- Ongoing support and improvement retainer
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Infrastructure management
Ongoing operation of cloud and on-premise infrastructure: patching, capacity, monitoring, access control and incident response.
Hosting and deployment
Containerised hosting, reverse proxies, TLS, zero-downtime deploys and rollback for web applications and APIs.
Backup and disaster recovery
Backup strategy, encrypted off-site copies, point-in-time recovery, restore drills and documented disaster recovery plans.
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