[thelist] server maintenance

[Max Schwanekamp]

> From: Dan McCullough 
> Does anyone know of companies that offer server maintenance, tuning,
> monitoring and so on.  I remember seeing either here or another list
> where there were a few out there, and I am having trouble finding
> them.

I've had good experiences with ServerWizards[0], albeit I used them for
their one-shot security service rather than ongoing maintenance.  They were
quick (the whole point I used them), communicative, and reasonably-priced.
Otherwise, GIYF[1].  On a related note, one member of thelist has a customer
service/tech support service (with US English speakers) that may be of use
to you[2].

[0] http://serverwizards.com/
[1] http://www.google.com/search?q=server+maintenance+service
[2] http://callcenters24x7.com/

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Max Schwanekamp
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