Managed Overview

Initial Configuration

modVPS will install and perform the initial configuration of your VPS to get you up and running immediately. We will install the Apache webserver, DNS, FTP, MySQL, mailserver (SMTP, POP, IMAP), Spamassassin and Clam anti-virus, PHP w/Zend and eAccelerator, SSL server, cPanel w/Fantastico, etc. We'll also perform the initial setup of your cPanel/WHM control panel and tweak it for optimal performance.

Security Hardening

modVPS will install a security package to protect your VPS from unauthorized access. The security package includes installing APF (firewall), BFD, mod_security, chkrootkit and rkhunter, disable any unused services/packages, configure custom spamassasin rules with OCR to identify image spam, EXIM dictionary attack protection, RBLs, harden sysctl.config, secure PHP, secure named with DNS poison protection, harden SSH, and more.

VPS Updates

modVPS will ensure the latest updates and security patches for all services are installed on your VPS. This includes upgrading the kernel and OS, updating your control panel to the latest stable version, and upgrading server software when new vulnerabilities are detected. If you need a specific server software such as PHP upgraded we can also perform the upgrade for you on request.

Proactive Monitoring

modVPS will monitor your VPS around the clock 24 hours a day 365 days a year. If we find any service including http (Apache), mySQL, DNS, SMTP, IMAP, POP failed we'll login to your VPS and restart it as necessary and if required reboot your VPS to get it back up and running without you having to worry about your VPS being offline at 3am.