Mission critical web-servers cannot fail. Your business depends on their reliability and security for it's very existence. *Professional server setup* ensures that all bases are covered, that your server is configured for its intended purpose right from day one. Protect your business from data loss associated with a server crash by employing a Linux certified technician, someone who knows every detail of server setup.

E-commerce sites, corporate or project websites, extranets, large forums, directories, and social sites, all require planning, care, and most of all, security. Often these servers are poorly configured, slow to respond, and being connected to the Internet, they become an obvious target for hackers and spammers. Having your Linux servers professionally configured from day one minimizes future problems.

An audit of your present and future needs is completed ensuring the best hardware specification and software bundle for your server. Too many servers are purchased or leased on the strength of a sales person's word, and often the actual configuration of the server is discussed only in terms of the amount of memory, hard disk size, and promised bandwidth available.

Audits determine where your server needs to be located for your target market and servicing needs, precisely which Linux packages are needed to be installed, the specifications of the hardware required, and types of connections needed.

Access to your Linux server is planned from the outset with encrypted passwords, a full table of access rights, and lock down procedures. Far too many servers are compromised because of weak passwords or inappropriate user rights. Professional linux technicians ensure ALL accesses are authorized.

Firewall protection of your server, including port closures, logging of unauthorized access attempts, protocol blocking, and triggering an alarm to notify your server technician of attempted intrusions or unauthorized traffic.

Data backup isn't left to chance or the promise that your host will take care of things. Real time backup using RAID controllers should be implemented, along with delayed backup using tape drives, including procedures for secure offsite backup.

These are just some of the benefits of professional server setup. Taking the time to properly plan and then build your server pays dividends long after the initial setup costs, it is truly a worthy investment.