Servers, Backup & Datacenter
Servers, storage and backups you can count on
From a single server in a closet to a full rack in a colocation facility, we handle hardware selection, virtualization, storage, monitoring and the backups that let you recover when something goes wrong.
Sound familiar?
Common problems we fix
- Your server is old, out of warranty and nobody remembers how it was set up.
- You’ve never actually tested restoring from a backup.
- Storage keeps filling up and things are getting slow.
- A power outage or failed drive would stop the business.
What’s included
Servers, Backup & Datacenter services
Server setup & upgrades
Right-sized hardware, warranties, firmware and operating systems, installed and configured properly.
Virtualization
XCP-ng, Proxmox, Hyper-V or VMware, consolidating servers to save power, space and money.
Backup & disaster recovery
Local and offsite backups, documented recovery steps and scheduled restore tests.
NAS & file storage
Synology, TrueNAS and similar storage set up with snapshots, permissions and replication.
Monitoring & maintenance
Alerts for failing drives, low storage and missed backups before they become outages.
Rack & datacenter work
Racking, power and UPS, cabling, colocation moves and secure hardware decommissioning.
How it works
From first call to finished project
- 1
Free consultation
A no-pressure conversation by phone, video or in person around Austin. We learn how your business runs and what is getting in the way.
- 2
Assessment & plan
We review what you already have and give you a written, prioritized plan with clear costs. No jargon and no surprise invoices.
- 3
Implementation
We do the work ourselves: setup, migration, configuration and testing, scheduled around your business hours.
- 4
Support & handoff
You get documentation, admin access and training, plus ongoing support if you want it. Your systems stay yours.
Frequently asked questions
Do we still need a server?
Many small businesses don’t, and the cloud handles email and files well. Some line-of-business apps, large files or cost goals still favor local hardware. We’ll give you a straight answer.
How often should backups be tested?
At least quarterly, and after any major change. An untested backup is a guess.
Can you take over a server nobody documented?
Yes. We regularly inherit undocumented systems. We audit them, document them and stabilize them first.
Related services
VMware to XCP-ng Migration
Escape rising VMware licensing costs with a planned migration to XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra.
Cybersecurity
Practical protection that fits a small-business budget: MFA, email security, endpoint protection and backups.
Cloud & Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure and AWS migrations and ongoing cloud management.
Let’s talk about your IT. The first consultation is free.
Tell us what’s frustrating you or what you’re planning. You’ll get honest advice from someone with 15+ years of hands-on IT experience, whether or not you hire us.