Services / Linux server administration
Linux server administration
Most businesses end up with a Linux server that was set up once, works, and that nobody has looked at since. That's fine until a disk fills up, a certificate expires, or a package needs a security patch nobody's tracking. We take on the ongoing admin work: provisioning new systems, keeping existing ones patched, and handling the routine maintenance that keeps a server predictable instead of fragile.
What's included
- OS provisioning and initial hardening (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)
- Security patching on a regular, tracked cadence
- User, group and SSH access management
- Cron jobs and systemd service configuration
- Disk, memory and log review before they become incidents
- Package and dependency management
Standard remote and on-site support in Calgary. Fixed-scope project quotes available on request.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Most engagements start with an audit of the existing system, documenting what's actually running, before we take on ongoing patching and maintenance.
Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL and CentOS, on bare metal, VPS, or any major cloud provider.
By the hour, no retainer required. Recurring maintenance can be scheduled on a regular cadence if you'd rather not think about it.
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