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Stream2 - NIC Failure - We are aware of the issue regarding stream2.othellohosts.net/CheapFFMPEG services. At this stage it appears to be a NIC failure, an engineer in...
CPanel 3 - Emergency Maintenance - Customers with services provided by CPanel3 will shortly be experiencing an extended downtime this afternoon. We have been alerted to a failing...
Domain Maintenance [ .eu / .es / .cn / .at ] - We have received a notification of unscheduled hardware updates from the domain registries regarding .eu domains .es domains .cn domains .at...
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Othello Technology Systems Ltd Acquires Clients of Mobius Web Services -

Othello Technology Systems Ltd (www.OthelloHosts.net), an established leader in UK web hosting and internet services for over a decade, announced today the completed acquisition and integration of the domain and web hosting clients from Mobius Web Services and sister firm Lavender Web Services – boutique hosts specialising in small business web design and hosting of ecommerce systems on Windows/DotNetPanel


New .CN Registrations Suspended Indefinitely -

It is with regret that we have to announce that CNNIC has imposed an immediate and indefinite suspension of all .CN registrations from overseas Registrars.

As a result of this action by CNNIC, we have no choice but to stop accepting new .CN registrations through OthelloNames.net and OthelloReg.net with immediate effect from today.

Please note that currently renewals will continue to be supported.

Availability checks for .CN domains via the Client Portal, OthelloNames.net Web Interface and API will be changed to return Not Available for .CN domains


VAT FREE! Domain Name Registrations - For the whole of January 2010, Othello Technology Systems Ltd Domain Registration Service will effectively pay the VAT on your new domain registrations with our special 17.5% discount on all our registration prices with money-off coupon VAT175
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Professional Server Management / SysAdmin

Professional Server Management / SysAdmin

Success of your online business success depends on the availability and security of your server.

Windows and Linux Virtual/Dedicated servers require constant maintenance - software and operating systems updates, service and network monitoring, and anti-hack security audits by trained System Administrators.

To guarantee your server is always performing at its best, your data remains safe and secure, and your system has the latest updates installed provide a proactive full management service for our high-performance virtual and dedicated server packages.

Performed by Microsoft and RedHat certified engineers, our cost-effective server management service are your outsourced system administration team ensuring that all security, software and technical issues are pre-empted or fixed in the shortest possible time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 dyas a year.

This leaves you to concentrate on your business, secure in the knowledge that a hand-picked specialist team are managing your servers for optimal perfomance, reliablity and uptime.

A list of some of the administrative functions performed ... (some service are operating system dependant)

 BronzeSilverGold
Server Access
Installation of latest firewall software      
Configuration of firewall to essential ports only      
Tweaking of firewall rules to prevent dictionary and brute-force attacks      
Setup of early-warning system of attempted hacks      
Socket monitor notifications of opened ports      
Botnet prevention by blocking any unnecessary outbound connections      
 
Security Audit and Hardening
Installation mod_evasive for automated blocking of DDoS Attacks      
Setup of mod_security on LAMP servers with custom rulesets to prevent script exploits      
Update of PHP/MySQL to latest stable versions with suhoisin/suPHP      
Manual configuration of PHP/Apache security to disable
exec,system,passthru,readfile,shell_exec,escapeshellarg,escapeshellcmd,
proc_close,proc_open,ini_alter,dl,popen,parse_ini_file,show_source,curl_exec
     
Monthly rechecks of server security      
Securing of /tmp partitions      
Removal of compiler priviledges      
Automated scanners checking for root-kits, irc bouncers/eggdrops and other common "nasties"      
Regular checks and reinstalls by qualified technicians in the event of changed/hacked/corrupted system binaries/config files      
Configuration of RKHunter, LibSafe and CSF      
 
Remote Administration
Installation and custom build/compile of OpenSSH and SSH keys      
Reconfigure Remote Access (SSH/RDP) to custom ports      
Configuring OpenSSH to use latest version of OpenSSL      
Disabling of less secure SSH1 and end-user SSH access      
 
Server/Service Monitoring
Checking availability of common applications/protocols/services
- WebServer (Apache/IIS)
- Databases (MySQL/MS-SQL)
- Email (POP3/SMTP/IMAP)
- SSH
- FTP
     
System Integrity Monitor setup to monitor and auto-restart essential applications      
Ongoing checks of server load/processes for instant resolution of potential issues      
Automated paging of systems administration team for manual intervention on failed services      
Daily checks/scans for known rootkits and exploits      
Discounted PCI Compliance checks and PIN tests      
 
Initial Service Configuration
Custom build of Apache with latest modules and features for optimal webpage delivery      
Installation of Zend Optimizer to improve performance      
Configuration of mail system to prevent inbound and outbound spam      
Setup of anti-virus and anti-malware scanners      
DNS service installation and anti-recursion/abuse configuration      
 
Software Installation
Instalaton and initial setup of any application you require      
Ongoing service and support for common requirements (wiki, blog, album, forum, helpdesk etc)      
 

Pricing...


Setup - £99 (once)
Bronze - £1/day (£30/month)
Silver - £2/day (£60/month)
Gold - £3/day (£90/month)

to discuss your requirements, our extensive sysadmin services can be tailored to your exact requirements