Features and benefits of dedicated managed servers
Dedicated managed servers offer perfect availability and performance, there are many benefits and features included when using a managed server:
Server administration - You can leave all the routine administration tasks in the hands of our dedicated technical level 3 team, freeing up your time to concentrate on business- critical tasks. We manage monitor and maintain the environment 24/7 for maximum availability and performance.
Server backup and recovery - Back up is performed using Veritas backup exec for Windows and NetVault for Linux. Veritas uses a complete image taken from the machine, this can then be loaded back onto the server when necessary - every setting that was on the machine before hand is restored. It's the fastest disk based recovery on the market.
NetVault for Linux offers additional fault tolerance tools for greater reliability, enhanced scalability, improved administrator productivity and rapid deployment to protect your valuable data.
Server firewall protection - The Cisco PIX 515e is a modular, purpose-built security appliance that delivers enterprise-class security for small to medium-sized business networks. We provide essential security, ensuring your network remains locked at all times, 24x7, 365 days a year. We also undertake all configurations, maintenance and monitoring, so all you have to do is focus on your core business.
Server monitoring - We constantly observe connectivity to prevent problems occurring. Six of the following aspects of dedicated managed servers are monitored every 15 minutes, in 3 locations, to prevent against false positives:
Server maintenance - Includes full software updates and patching. We install patches to ensure the updates are installed correctly and without any problems. Once a patch has been installed, the server needs a reboot. We contact you with regard to the timing of the reboot to ensure this causes minimum amount of downtime and inconvenience.
Server clustering - Clustering servers means distributing processing and communications activity evenly across a computer network, so that no single device is overwhelmed. If the load-balancer detects a problem with either one of your web servers, it will automatically take it out of the cluster and allow maintenance to be carried out.
DNS hosting - Domain name system (DNS) hosting stores and associates many types of information with domain names and we give you the autonomy to manage your DNS with SafeDNS.
To talk to an Account Manager today about dedicated managed servers, call 0800 4584545, or request more information online.
