Linux Server Maintenance

One of the most overlooked aspects of running a Linux server is the need for regular scheduled maintenance of that server. While it is true that Linux is a stable and secure Operating System, there is still a need to regularly maintain your Linux server. I offer three Linux server maintenance plans- basic, advanced, and premium. Which plan is best for your server depends on your needs, and budget.

Maintenance Plan	Basic Maintenance Plan	Advanced Maintenance Plan	Premium Maintenance Plan
Frequency of maintenance	Bi-weekly	weekly	weekly
Installation of all available security updates?
Examine error logs for possible issues (server log analysis)
Email maintenance report once per month
Test backup archive integrity
Check available server resources, compare historical resource usage over time, to determine if a hardware upgrade is needed in the future.
Remotely scan server for vulnerabilities
Install all available updates (non-distribution)?
Manually verify that no rootkits have been installed (using integrit or tripwire).
Optimize server performance ?
Cost/month (average)	$25	$40	$65

There are three sample maintenance reports available: Basic | Advanced | Premium

For more information on maintenance tasks, or to schedule routine maintenance for your Linux server, please contact me.