Linux & Unix Server Administration
Servers don’t look after themselves. Operating system updates, security patches, expiring certificates, full disks, failing services and constant attack traffic all need attention, and most businesses don’t have a full-time administrator to give it to them.
ASG Hosting provides remote Linux and Unix server administration for businesses anywhere in the US. We run our own Linux web and mail servers every day, and we bring that same hands-on experience to yours.
We keep your operating system and server software updated and patched.
Firewalls, intrusion blocking and secure configuration to keep attackers out.
When something breaks, we dig into the logs and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
What we can help with
Our remote administration covers the day-to-day work of keeping Linux and Unix servers healthy: applying updates and security patches, managing users and SSH access, configuring firewalls and automatic blocking of abusive traffic, installing and renewing SSL certificates, and keeping an eye on disk space, logs and services.
We also set up and maintain the software that runs on your servers, including web servers such as nginx and Apache, PHP, MySQL and MariaDB databases, and mail servers. When a site goes down or a service won’t start, we troubleshoot it directly on the server.
Why work with an experienced administrator
Small mistakes on a server can have big consequences: a missed security update, a firewall rule that blocks your own customers, a certificate that quietly expires on a Friday night or a disk that fills with logs until the database stops. Experience is what catches these problems before they turn into outages.
We’ve been running Linux servers for our own hosting customers for years, including web servers, mail servers and the databases behind them. We document what we change, explain why and leave your servers in better shape than we found them. You get an experienced administrator without the cost of hiring one full time.
Security is part of the job
Every server on the internet is scanned and attacked constantly. Bots try to guess passwords, probe for vulnerable web applications and look for files they shouldn’t be able to read. We use firewalls, intrusion detection and automatic banning of attackers on our own servers, and we can put the same protection in place on yours.
Remote administration, on your schedule
All of our server administration is done remotely over secure connections, so we can help no matter where your servers are. We can take on a single project, such as cleaning up a compromised server or setting up a new one, or look after your servers on an ongoing basis. For ongoing care, our managed services are typically billed monthly and include after-hours support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on servers you don’t host?
Yes. Our server administration is done remotely, so we can work on your servers wherever they’re hosted.
Do you offer on-site server work?
Our server administration service is remote. Contact us to talk about what your servers need.
Can you help with a server that’s been hacked or is under attack?
Yes. We can investigate, block the attack traffic, clean up and harden the server so it’s better protected going forward.
Do you offer after-hours support?
Yes. After-hours support is available, and it’s part of our managed services.
How is server administration billed?
Ongoing administration is typically monthly. Contact us for a quote based on your servers and what they run.
Related Services
- Managed Services: Fully managed hosting and servers on a monthly plan, with after-hours support.
- Website Hosting: Fast, secure hosting for business websites, with SSL, firewall protection and regular backups included.
- Business Email Hosting: Robust IMAP email on your own domain that works on your phone, tablet, Outlook and webmail.
- WordPress Hosting: Managed WordPress hosting. We handle the WordPress updates and security for you.
Ready to build your hosting plan?
Contact us for a quote. Call 406-295-7059 or send us a message. No surprises, no pressure. Real people in Troy, Montana.