Dedicated server hosting is the appropriate choice when a web project is mission-critical, and when the site owner wishes to concentrate on the content and management of the site and leave the technical environment to the experts. Multibase provides the hardware and the physical environment. Generally we manage the operating system, security, monitoring, networking and backup. We can also manage the customer’s site under a separate service agreement.

Multibase manages its own hosting environment, located at Fujitsu Australia’s Internet Data Centre in North Ryde, NSW.

Reliable hardware

Multibase maintains a business relationship with Dell Computer as its principal supplier of server hardware. Dell machines provide a favourable price-performance ratio, as well as flexible configuration, reliability and the ability to upgrade. Equipment is protected by same day service agreements, and specialist consultants are readily available. Customers select the amount of server space and dedicated processor power required.

Software environment

The standard Multibase setup includes a Debian Linux base, SSHD, secure FTP (Proftpd) and the web server (Apache). Customers have access to Multibase’s server for mail. Alternatively, we can install a Mail server (Postfix). Other RPM packages can be installed e.g. MySQL/PHP, PostresSQL. We also typically install a GUI for server management. Alternatively, the customer can undertake these installations.

Application management

Although hosting prices do not cover support of the web site owner’s individual applications or web site, Multibase can manage these under separate service agreements. This is typically the case when we are also the developers for the project. This has speed, reliability and cost advantages, because our technical staff are familiar with all aspects of a complex project and the environment that it requires for smooth operation.