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Managed Server Services

Keep your servers secure, stable and performing at their best

Hozit provides professional Linux, Windows, cPanel, WHM, cloud and dedicated server support for businesses that require reliable infrastructure, responsive troubleshooting and continuous administration.

Service Overview

Professional IT support for growing and established organisations

Business systems depend on servers that are secure, available and properly maintained. When server infrastructure is neglected, organisations face downtime, security incidents, poor application performance and data-loss risks.

Hozit Domain Hosting provides managed server support for physical, virtual, cloud and hosted environments. Our services cover Linux, Windows Server, cPanel, WHM, web servers, databases, mail services, DNS, storage, virtualisation and application hosting.

We support businesses with ongoing administration, proactive monitoring, patching, backups, migrations, fault diagnosis, performance tuning and recovery assistance.

Server support can be provided as a monthly managed service, a once-off project, emergency support or as part of a broader hosting and infrastructure agreement.

Our approach is based on visibility, documentation, security, controlled change and clear communication. We work to reduce operational risk while keeping systems aligned with business requirements.

Business Challenges

Common IT problems we help solve

Unexpected downtime

Unmonitored hardware, services, storage or network issues can cause sudden outages.

Security vulnerabilities

Unpatched operating systems, weak configurations and exposed services increase risk.

Poor performance

Resource bottlenecks, database issues, overloaded services and incorrect configuration can slow systems.

Failed backups

Backups may exist but be incomplete, outdated or impossible to restore.

Limited internal expertise

Businesses may depend on one person or lack experienced server administrators.

Complex migrations

Moving websites, email, databases and applications can cause disruption without proper planning.

Storage and capacity problems

Disk usage, inode limits, memory pressure and CPU saturation can affect availability.

Lack of documentation

Undocumented passwords, services, dependencies and changes make incidents harder to resolve.

What Is Included

Comprehensive managed IT support services

The final scope is tailored to the organisation's users, systems, locations, risks and internal capabilities.

Linux server administration

Support for supported distributions including AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian and related environments.

Windows Server administration

Configuration and support for Windows Server roles, services, updates, users, storage and remote access.

cPanel and WHM support

Administration of cPanel accounts, WHM configuration, DNS, email, SSL, Apache, PHP, databases and backups.

Plesk support

Management of supported Plesk environments, domains, mail, databases, SSL and subscriptions.

Web server support

Configuration and troubleshooting for Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and reverse-proxy environments.

Database support

Basic administration, performance review and troubleshooting for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

PHP and application runtime support

Support for PHP versions, extensions, FPM, Node.js, Python runtimes and application services.

Mail server support

Troubleshooting for SMTP, IMAP, POP, mail queues, authentication, spam controls and deliverability configuration.

DNS administration

Management and troubleshooting of A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and related records.

SSL certificate management

Installation, renewal and troubleshooting of SSL and TLS certificates.

Server monitoring

Monitoring of availability, CPU, memory, storage, services, load and selected application endpoints.

Patch management

Controlled operating-system and service updates to reduce vulnerabilities and maintain supportability.

Security hardening

Firewall rules, SSH controls, service restrictions, permissions, fail2ban, malware scanning and security baselines.

Backup configuration

Scheduled local and remote backups for files, databases, mail and system data.

Restore testing

Selected restore tests help verify that backups can be used during an incident.

Disaster recovery planning

Recovery priorities, dependencies, backup locations and restoration procedures are documented.

Server migrations

Migration of websites, databases, mailboxes, DNS, applications and services between servers or providers.

Virtualisation support

Support for virtual machines and selected hypervisor environments.

Cloud server support

Administration of supported cloud instances, storage, networking, firewalls and backups.

Performance tuning

Review of CPU, RAM, disk I/O, database queries, caching, PHP, web servers and application behaviour.

Log analysis

System and application logs are reviewed to identify errors, abuse, resource problems and service failures.

Emergency troubleshooting

Rapid diagnosis and remediation for outages, failed services, access issues and critical incidents.

User and access management

Creation, modification and removal of authorised users, keys, privileges and service accounts.

Configuration management

Important server settings and changes are documented to improve control and repeatability.

Capacity planning

Current and projected resource usage is reviewed to identify upgrade or scaling requirements.

High-availability guidance

Where appropriate, we advise on redundancy, clustering, failover, replication and load balancing.

Business Benefits

Why organisations choose managed IT support

Reduced downtime

Proactive monitoring and maintenance help identify problems before they become major outages.

Improved security

Hardening, patching and access control reduce exposure to common threats.

Better performance

Resource and configuration tuning can improve application and website responsiveness.

Reliable backups

Structured backup and restore processes reduce data-loss risk.

Faster incident response

Experienced administrators can diagnose and resolve server problems more efficiently.

Controlled change

Documented updates and configuration management reduce avoidable mistakes.

Scalable infrastructure

Capacity planning and migration support help systems grow with the business.

Lower operational risk

Ongoing server management reduces dependence on ad hoc support and undocumented environments.

Our Methodology

From discovery to ongoing improvement

1

Environment assessment

We review server specifications, operating systems, services, applications, security and current risks.

2

Access and documentation

Approved administrative access, dependencies and key configurations are documented.

3

Baseline and remediation

Critical issues, vulnerabilities, backup gaps and performance concerns are prioritised.

4

Monitoring and maintenance

Monitoring, patching, backups and routine checks are implemented according to the service scope.

5

Support and incident response

Faults, requests and incidents are handled through the agreed support process.

6

Reporting and recommendations

Clients receive updates on incidents, maintenance, risks, capacity and recommended improvements.

7

Continuous improvement

The environment is reviewed as business needs, applications and risks change.

Engagement Options

Flexible IT support models

Monthly managed server support

Ongoing administration, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and reporting.

Once-off server health check

A structured review of security, performance, backups, updates and configuration.

Emergency server support

Urgent troubleshooting for downtime, service failure, access problems or security incidents.

Server migration project

Planned migration of websites, email, databases and applications to new infrastructure.

cPanel and WHM management

Specialised support for hosting servers, reseller environments and multiple website accounts.

Cloud server management

Administration of supported VPS and cloud environments with monitoring and backup controls.

Technology Coverage

Platforms and technologies we support

Support is subject to the agreed scope, vendor requirements, licences and available technical documentation.

Linux AlmaLinux Rocky Linux Ubuntu Debian Windows Server cPanel WHM Plesk Apache Nginx LiteSpeed PHP-FPM Node.js Python MySQL MariaDB PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server DNS BIND PowerDNS SMTP IMAP Exim Dovecot SSL TLS Let's Encrypt CSF Firewalld iptables fail2ban SSH SFTP rsync Bacula JetBackup Acronis Cron systemd Docker Virtual machines Cloud servers Monitoring Log analysis Disaster recovery
Industries

Managed IT support across key sectors

Why Hozit

A practical technology partner for your organisation

Practical server experience

Hozit supports real production environments including cPanel, Linux, mail, DNS, PBX and web applications.

Hosting and infrastructure capability

Server support can be integrated with hosting, domains, security, backups and cloud services.

Security-focused administration

Access, patching, firewalls, certificates and backups are treated as core requirements.

Clear escalation and communication

Clients receive practical updates during incidents and planned maintenance.

Flexible support options

Support is available as managed service, project work or emergency intervention.

Business continuity mindset

We design support processes around availability, recovery and operational resilience.

Example Scenarios

How managed IT support can be applied

These are illustrative examples and are not presented as named customer case studies.

cPanel hosting server

A business may require WHM hardening, account management, mail troubleshooting, backups and performance monitoring.

Application server migration

A company may move a PHP, Node.js or database application to new infrastructure with controlled cutover and rollback planning.

Emergency outage

Hozit may investigate failed services, exhausted storage, DNS errors, SSL failures or resource saturation.

Managed cloud server

A client may outsource patching, monitoring, backups, access management and monthly administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Managed IT support FAQs

Does Hozit provide Linux server support?

Yes. Hozit supports selected Linux distributions including AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu and Debian.

Do you support Windows Server?

Yes. We provide administration and troubleshooting for supported Windows Server environments.

Can you manage cPanel and WHM servers?

Yes. We support WHM, cPanel accounts, DNS, mail, SSL, PHP, databases, backups and server configuration.

Do you provide emergency server support?

Yes. Emergency assistance is available subject to access, availability and the complexity of the incident.

Can you migrate websites and email?

Yes. We can migrate websites, databases, mailboxes, DNS and related services between supported platforms.

Do you configure server backups?

Yes. We configure local and remote backup solutions according to the agreed scope.

Can you test whether backups restore correctly?

Yes. Selected restore testing can be included to verify backup usability.

Do you provide server monitoring?

Yes. Monitoring can cover availability, services, CPU, memory, storage, load and selected application endpoints.

Can you improve server performance?

Yes. We review system resources, databases, web servers, PHP, caching and application behaviour.

Do you install SSL certificates?

Yes. We install, renew and troubleshoot supported SSL and TLS certificates.

Can you secure an existing server?

Yes. We can review and improve firewalls, SSH, users, permissions, exposed services, patching and security controls.

Do you manage mail servers?

Yes. We support selected mail-server environments including SMTP, IMAP, authentication, queues and deliverability settings.

Can you fix DNS problems?

Yes. We troubleshoot DNS zones, propagation, mail records and web-service resolution issues.

Do you support cloud servers?

Yes. Hozit supports selected VPS and cloud server environments.

Can you manage multiple servers?

Yes. Multi-server environments can be managed under an agreed support and monitoring scope.

Will you need root or administrator access?

Most server administration requires approved privileged access. Access is handled according to agreed security procedures.

Do you offer monthly support agreements?

Yes. Managed server support can be provided on a monthly basis.

Can you recover a hacked server?

We can investigate and assist with containment, recovery and hardening, but the outcome depends on the damage, backups and available evidence.

How much does server support cost?

Pricing depends on server count, operating systems, services, response times, monitoring, backups and support hours.

How do we get started?

We begin with an assessment of the servers, applications, access, risks and support requirements.

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