Professional Server Management / SysAdmin
Professional Server Management / SysAdmin
Success of your online business success depends on the availability and security of your server.
Windows and Linux Virtual/Dedicated servers require constant maintenance - software and operating systems updates, service and network monitoring, and anti-hack security audits by trained System Administrators.
To guarantee your server is always performing at its best, your data remains safe and secure, and your system has the latest updates installed provide a proactive full management service for our high-performance virtual and dedicated server packages.
Performed by Microsoft and RedHat certified engineers, our cost-effective server management service are your outsourced system administration team ensuring that all security, software and technical issues are pre-empted or fixed in the shortest possible time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 dyas a year.
This leaves you to concentrate on your business, secure in the knowledge that a hand-picked specialist team are managing your servers for optimal perfomance, reliablity and uptime.
A list of some of the administrative functions performed ... (some service are operating system dependant)
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
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| Server Access | |||
| Installation of latest firewall software | |||
| Configuration of firewall to essential ports only | |||
| Tweaking of firewall rules to prevent dictionary and brute-force attacks | |||
| Setup of early-warning system of attempted hacks | |||
| Socket monitor notifications of opened ports | |||
| Botnet prevention by blocking any unnecessary outbound connections | |||
| Security Audit and Hardening | |||
| Installation mod_evasive for automated blocking of DDoS Attacks | |||
| Setup of mod_security on LAMP servers with custom rulesets to prevent script exploits | |||
| Update of PHP/MySQL to latest stable versions with suhoisin/suPHP | |||
| Manual configuration of PHP/Apache security to disable exec,system,passthru,readfile,shell_exec,escapeshellarg,escapeshellcmd, proc_close,proc_open,ini_alter,dl,popen,parse_ini_file,show_source,curl_exec |
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| Monthly rechecks of server security | |||
| Securing of /tmp partitions | |||
| Removal of compiler priviledges | |||
| Automated scanners checking for root-kits, irc bouncers/eggdrops and other common "nasties" | |||
| Regular checks and reinstalls by qualified technicians in the event of changed/hacked/corrupted system binaries/config files | |||
| Configuration of RKHunter, LibSafe and CSF | |||
| Remote Administration | |||
| Installation and custom build/compile of OpenSSH and SSH keys | |||
| Reconfigure Remote Access (SSH/RDP) to custom ports | |||
| Configuring OpenSSH to use latest version of OpenSSL | |||
| Disabling of less secure SSH1 and end-user SSH access | |||
| Server/Service Monitoring | |||
| Checking availability of common applications/protocols/services - WebServer (Apache/IIS) - Databases (MySQL/MS-SQL) - Email (POP3/SMTP/IMAP) - SSH - FTP |
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| System Integrity Monitor setup to monitor and auto-restart essential applications | |||
| Ongoing checks of server load/processes for instant resolution of potential issues | |||
| Automated paging of systems administration team for manual intervention on failed services | |||
| Daily checks/scans for known rootkits and exploits | |||
| Discounted PCI Compliance checks and PIN tests | |||
| Initial Service Configuration | |||
| Custom build of Apache with latest modules and features for optimal webpage delivery | |||
| Installation of Zend Optimizer to improve performance | |||
| Configuration of mail system to prevent inbound and outbound spam | |||
| Setup of anti-virus and anti-malware scanners | |||
| DNS service installation and anti-recursion/abuse configuration | |||
| Software Installation | |||
| Instalaton and initial setup of any application you require | |||
| Ongoing service and support for common requirements (wiki, blog, album, forum, helpdesk etc) | |||
Pricing...
Setup - £99 (once)
Bronze - £1/day (£30/month)
Silver - £2/day (£60/month)
Gold - £3/day (£90/month)
to discuss your requirements, our extensive sysadmin services can be tailored to your exact requirements