Why have a Server Management Package?

Our Management Packages, on our dedicated servers are the perfect solution for business scale, high end website hosting and web hosting resellers looking to move up to the next level!
The combination of our technical expertise coupled with the sole use and precise control over your web server allows you to focus on the success and growth of your business.

Unlike a shared environment, you have the complete freedom to use your dedicated server the way that you want. Our Management Packages are ideal if you have a very high traffic site or wish to host a large number of sites and have outgrown a reseller plan or VPS. Maybe you require a large amount of bandwidth, need more flexibility, or your have simply outgrown shared, resller, or VPS hosting plans - its time you thought about a managed dedicated server from Dragon Networks.

You don't need any server administration experience! Dragon is here to help you create the environment you need. Some of the services that can be included in your Management Package:

Network Administration: We manage the provisioning, deployment, testing and ongoing management of all networking devices, including routers, switches, SSL accelerators, firewalls, routing tables and VPNs.

Hardware Monitoring: We closely monitor customer hardware and other devices to identify and resolve emerging issues to provide the highest possible levels of uptime and performance.

Operating System and Layered Product Support: We also manage the installation of your Operating System and supporting software. This includes the provisioning, testing and deployment of security patches, service packs, upgrades and revisions. By closely monitoring log files and other indicators, we can provide valuable insight into site performance, traffic patterns, disk space usage and other variables.

Application Administration: We offer assistance with the installation of supported applications and can provide remote administrative and application management resources. These application services include managed backup, database administration and data migration.

Backups: Having a well planned data backup strategy is the most effective way to protect your vital data. With the number of hacks and viruses on the rise, properly backing up and storing your data has never been more important.

Dragon Networks provides complete data backup, storage and retrieval services for your data by utilizing a powerful suite of technologies paired with our data backup best practices.

Needs Analysis: Because every operation is unique, our engineers conduct a comprehensive needs analysis of your backup requirements. This evaluation examines all relevant backup issues, including pertinent regulatory rules, backup volume, time requirements and other variables.

Scheduling: We perform all backups using our high-performance private network, and can schedule full, incremental or differential backup procedures. If the need arises, we can quickly increase the frequency and scope of data backup and storage activities.

Integrity Testing: Our experienced engineers test and confirm that all backups have been performed correctly and that your data is fully secured. Backups which experience any problems are immediately replicated and re-tested. We employ enterprise software to manage centralized data storage activities.

Data Restoration: Our technicians can also assist with the restoration and reconfiguration of data in the event that any information is lost. This can include comprehensive disaster recovery and full-time redundancy failover platforms. Without a server monitoring program, an organization can suffer the effects of swamped servers or overloaded databases, security breaches or basic failures without even knowing about it.

Network Layer: We monitor all routers, switches and connectivity to ensure the integrity of our data centers and all customer operations. We also analyze the network backbone, bandwidth providers and the overall health of the Internet.

Data Center: We monitor the status and efficiency of all HVAC, power generation, security, management and support systems. We also track the health of servers, firewalls, load-balancers and other platform components. Automated monitoring technologies provide alerts in the event of data center or device failures.

Applications and Databases: We employ sophisticated systems to capture data that reports on the health of your application and database. We then view these metrics to optimize performance, availability and storage performance.

Processes and Services: Our customers rely on us to measure a number of other important infrastructure variables. A customized monitoring program can be configured to track and document bandwidth utilization, security incidents, load balancing and other Web activities. Network security vulnerabilities pose multi-billion dollar threats to corporations. Dragon Networks Managed Server packages protect you with the industry's most potent security tools and techniques that are designed, built and maintained specifically for enterprise-class Web operations.

Infrastructure: Secure hosting starts at the data center and includes traditional locks, access controls and biometric surveillance systems. Robust fire suppression, HVAC, power feeds, hot-swappable servers and routers are available in the event of an outage. Background checks and certifications ensure the integrity of all personnel.

Network: Our network is built on hardened routers and audited regularly to ensure maximum security protection.

Hardware: All Operating Systems are loaded, hardened and managed to ensure proper security. By maintaining on-site inventories, Web laboratories and automated deployment systems . in addition to close relationships with key hardware vendors . we guarantee hardware availability.

Security Patching: By constantly updating our security systems, we ensure optimum protection for our customers. We monitor and address emerging threats, and quickly process and apply new security patches.