ION IT creates servers and virtual private server environments around the workload they must run—not around a generic specification. 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 Windows Server, Linux, virtualisation, web and database workloads, remote-access services, DNS and specialist line-of-business applications. The design accounts for performance, security, licensing, backup, recovery and future growth from the beginning.
Windows servers
Active Directory, file services, application servers, remote access and Microsoft workloads built with appropriate roles, permissions and lifecycle planning.
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.
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
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. The aim is a platform that can be understood, maintained and recovered—not a fragile build that only makes sense to the person who created it.
Plan the right platform
Tell us what you need to host, how important it is and what already exists. Call 01143 088 709 or email info@ionitltd.net.