Server management and security are two essential aspects of running a successful online business or service. Server management involves maintaining the performance, availability, and functionality of the server hardware and software, as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise. Security involves protecting the server and its data from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, or accidental damage.

Services provided by NextLevel-Consulting:

- Document the server configuration and inventory, including hardware specifications, operating system version, installed applications, network settings, and user accounts.

- Automate common and repetitive tasks, such as patching, backup, and deployment, using tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Chef.

- Implement a regular backup and restore strategy, ensuring that the backup data is stored in a secure and separate location from the server, and that the restore process is tested periodically.

- Monitor the server performance and health, using tools such as PerfMon, Nagios, or Zabbix, and set up alerts for any anomalies or failures.

- Secure the server from unauthorized access and malicious attacks, using methods such as encryption, firewall, antivirus, password policy, and user authentication.

- Review the server logs and audit trails regularly, looking for any errors, warnings, or suspicious activities, and take appropriate actions to resolve them.

- Keep the server software up to date with the latest patches and updates, following a change management process that minimizes the risk of downtime or compatibility issues.

- Decommission unused or obsolete servers, following a proper procedure that ensures data erasure and hardware disposal.