Web hosting & server setup
Whether you're hosting a single site or a handful of internal tools, the server stack behind it should be boring: configured once, documented, and easy for anyone to pick up later. We set up and maintain the hosting layer, web server config, certificates, deploy paths and staging, so releases aren't a manual, error-prone ritual.
What is included
- Nginx or Apache virtual host configuration
- TLS/SSL certificates, including auto-renewal
- Reverse proxy and load balancing setup
- Deploy pipelines that don't require SSH-ing in by hand
- Staging environments kept separate from production
Rates
$115–$150 per hour
Web hosting & server setup in Calgary. Fixed-scope project quotes are available on request, and scope and cost are confirmed in writing before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Nginx or Apache, which should I run?
Depends on the workload; we'll recommend one during setup rather than defaulting to either. Both get configured with auto-renewing TLS and documented virtual hosts.
Can you set this up without any downtime on the current site?
Yes, we build and test the new stack on staging first, then cut over DNS or the reverse proxy once it's verified, so the live site isn't touched until it's ready.
Do you handle SSL certificate renewal?
Yes, certificates are configured to auto-renew, and we monitor expiry dates so a renewal problem is caught early.
Often paired with this
Docker & container services
Docker images and Compose stacks built and kept running, without turning into a pile of undocumented containers.
AWS & cloud services
EC2, RDS, S3 and VPC architecture, right-sized for a growing business, not an enterprise bill.
Private cloud with OpenStack
Your own cloud on your own hardware: OpenStack designed, deployed and operated for businesses that don't want AWS or GCP.
Talk to us about web hosting & server setup
Describe your setup and what is bothering you. You get a straight answer on scope and cost, not a sales script.