What a Linux server care plan should include
Monitoring, patching, backups, hardening and a real person who responds. A checklist for comparing server management plans.
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Managed Linux and Ubuntu servers, monitored and kept up
Most server problems give warning signs long before they take a site down. Our Linux Server Lifeline plans watch your servers around the clock, keep them patched and backed up, and give you a named team that responds when something goes wrong.
Who it’s for
- Businesses running websites, apps or tools on Linux servers
- Teams on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VPS providers or on-site hardware
- Companies whose server knowledge sits with one person
- Anyone without tested backups
Problems we solve
“Our server went down on a Sunday and nobody knew.”
Monitoring with alerts means we usually know before your customers do, and act on it.
“We don't know if the server is up to date or secure.”
Regular patching and hardening close the gaps attackers look for.
“We've never tried restoring a backup.”
Automated backups are restored in regular tests, so they work when you need them.
What you get
Linux Server Management, done properly.
- Uptime and resource monitoringAlerts for downtime, disk, memory, CPU and certificate expiry.
- Security patching and updatesRegular, planned updates with minimal downtime.
- Server hardeningFirewall, SSH, user access and service settings locked down.
- Automated, tested backupsOff-server backups, restored in regular tests.
- Disaster recovery planWritten steps to get you running again after a major failure.
- Emergency responseAgreed response times, with faster response for outages.
How it works
Four clear steps.
Health check
We review your servers, risks and backups.
Onboarding
Monitoring, backups and access set up and documented.
Hardening
Patches applied and security gaps closed.
Ongoing care
Monitoring, maintenance and a plain-language monthly report.
Why Uptym
One accountable team.
- Response times written into every plan
- A plain-language monthly report: what happened, what we fixed, what's next
- The same team can look after your email, network and website
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Linux Server Management: common questions
Straight answers to the questions we're asked most.
What does a Linux server care plan include?
A Linux server care plan from Uptym includes uptime and resource monitoring with alerts, regular security patching, server hardening, automated and tested backups, a disaster recovery plan, emergency response, and a plain-language monthly report.
Which Linux distributions do you support?
Uptym specialises in Ubuntu and also supports Debian and other common Linux distributions used for web and application servers.
Do you manage servers on AWS and other clouds?
Yes. Uptym manages Linux servers on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VPS providers and on-site hardware.
How are response times agreed?
Response times are written into every Uptym care plan, with faster response for urgent issues such as a server outage. You'll know in advance who responds and how quickly.
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