A reliable server is the foundation of any online business. Whether it is a corporate website, an online store, or a SaaS platform, the speed, security, and stability of the entire project depend on proper infrastructure configuration. IT Master provides a full cycle of server setup services — from choosing a configuration and installing the operating system to implementing monitoring and backup systems.
Which Servers We Configure
We work with a wide range of server solutions. VPS/VDS and cloud servers — DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, OVH, Linode. Dedicated servers in data centers across Ukraine and Europe. On-premise servers at company premises. We support both Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux) and Windows Server 2019/2022.
For small businesses, we recommend managed VPS with HestiaCP or Plesk panels: this allows easy management of websites, databases, and email without deep command-line knowledge. For medium and large businesses, we configure a full stack based on Nginx/Apache + PHP-FPM + MySQL/PostgreSQL + Redis, as well as microservice architecture on Docker and Kubernetes.
Security as a Priority
Most server breaches happen through common vulnerabilities: weak passwords, unnecessarily open ports, outdated software, and lack of a firewall. We conduct a comprehensive security audit before starting work and eliminate all critical issues.
Our standard security checklist includes: changing the default SSH port, configuring fail2ban to protect against brute-force attacks, setting up UFW/iptables firewall, installing and configuring SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt or commercial), disabling unnecessary services, and setting up automatic security updates. For corporate clients — implementing two-factor authentication and VPN.
Web Stack and Databases
The choice and configuration of a web server significantly affects performance. We configure Nginx as the primary web server or reverse proxy in front of Apache, set up PHP-FPM with optimal process pools, and install Redis or Memcached for session and data caching. For databases — MySQL/MariaDB and PostgreSQL with configuration tuning for the load.
We also handle performance optimization: OPcache configuration for PHP, Gzip/Brotli compression, HTTP/2, and cache headers. After our configuration, the server handles 3–5 times more concurrent requests without additional hardware.
Monitoring and Backups
A server without monitoring is like a car without a dashboard. We configure alert systems that will notify you or us of a problem before it affects users. We use Netdata, Zabbix, or Grafana + Prometheus depending on client needs.
We configure backups using the 3-2-1 strategy: three copies of data, on two different media, one of which is stored off-site (Backblaze B2, AWS S3, or a separate server). Automatic daily backups of databases and files, integrity checks, and a documented recovery plan.
Docker and Containerization
For projects where environment isolation and rapid scaling are important, we deploy Docker and Docker Compose. This allows running multiple applications on a single server without dependency conflicts, quickly deploying new versions, and easily migrating projects between servers.
After Setup
We provide full documentation: infrastructure diagram, list of installed services, passwords (via a secure manager), and basic maintenance instructions. We offer monthly administration packages for those who want to fully delegate server support.
Ready to configure your server? Submit a request — and we will contact you within one business day.
