ION IT builds servers and virtual private server environments to suit your applications and workloads. We can build new platforms, migrate existing systems and remain responsible for the infrastructure afterwards.
Designed, documented and supportable
From a single application server to a complete hosted environment
We work with Linux, virtualisation, web and database workloads, remote-access services, DNS, specialist line-of-business applications and Windows Server. The design accounts for performance, security, licensing, backup, recovery and future growth from the beginning.
Linux and web servers
Linux VPS creation for websites, applications, APIs, databases, DNS and supporting services, with controlled firewalling and patching.
Virtualisation and migration
New virtual machines, platform moves, capacity changes and staged migrations designed to minimise interruption and preserve rollback options.
Windows servers
Active Directory, file services, application servers, remote access and Microsoft workloads built with appropriate roles, permissions and lifecycle planning.
What the build can include
- Workload and capacity assessment
- Operating-system installation and configuration
- Virtual machine and VPS provisioning
- Network, firewall and remote-access configuration
- Storage, database and application preparation
- Security hardening and update policy
- Monitoring, documentation and alerting
- Backup, replication and recovery planning
- Migration, testing and controlled go-live
Fixed IP addresses for your services
Custom servers and VPS services can be supplied with fixed (static) public IP addresses for hosted applications, VPN connections and systems that need a consistent address. Tell us what you plan to run and how many addresses you need. We will confirm availability, configuration and any charges in your quotation.
Hosted, on-site or hybrid
The right location depends on the workload, connectivity, compliance needs and cost of downtime. ION IT can deploy into our managed infrastructure, an appropriate cloud or VPS platform, or equipment located at your premises. Hybrid arrangements are also possible where local services and hosted systems need to work together.
No mystery servers
Credentials, dependencies, DNS, certificates, firewall rules, backups and renewal obligations are recorded. We document the platform so it can be maintained and recovered when needed.
Plan the right platform
Tell us what you need to host, how important it is and what already exists. Call 01143 088 709 or contact us online.