Infrastructure & Operations – ITConfig.ie
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ITCONFIG
DevOps · PHP · Cloud
Infrastructure & Operations

Keep your Linux servers, databases & networking quietly reliable.

ITConfig.ie designs, builds and operates the infrastructure that underpins your PHP applications and data. From server builds and patching to monitoring and backups, we treat your environment as part of a single DevOps pipeline – not an afterthought.

Linux & hosting platforms Monitoring & alerting Backups & DR planning
12+ years designing & supporting production environments DevOps alignment with your development teams
infra/health-check.yml
Checks · Passing
01 // A simple view of what we keep an eye on.
02 checks:
03 - service: "web-nginx"
04 expect: "200 OK < 400ms"
05 - service: "db-mysql"
06 expect: "< 70% disk, nightly backups"
07 - service: "ssl-certificates"
08 expect: "> 30 days to expiry"
09 // Alerts wired to the channels your team already uses.
Scope Servers · Databases · SSL · Backups
Focus Uptime & recoverability
Integration DevOps & incident workflows
Quiet, boring infrastructure – the way operations like it.
What we cover

From bare-metal to shared hosting – treated as one operational platform

Whether you’re on shared hosting, a VPS or a cloud provider, our job is to make your environment stable, observable and safe – while staying aligned with how your applications are built.

01 · Foundations

Server builds & hardening

Linux server builds, configuration and hardening tailored to your PHP stack – using sensible defaults, documented decisions and repeatable scripts where possible.

  • Baseline OS & package configuration
  • PHP, web server & database tuning
  • Firewall, access control & patch cadence
02 · Observability

Monitoring & alerting

We set up practical monitoring and alerting so that slowdowns and outages are noticed early – not when users start to complain.

  • Uptime & basic performance metrics
  • Resource usage & capacity thresholds
  • Alerts to your preferred channels
03 · Resilience

Backups & disaster recovery

Tested backup and restoration processes for your databases, files and configuration – documented so nobody has to guess during an incident.

  • Automated backup schedules
  • Off-server / off-site copies
  • Recovery drills & runbooks
04 · Security

Security hardening & SSL

Practical security improvements across your stack – from patching and SSL through to access control and minimal audit trails.

  • SSL certificates & expiry monitoring
  • Principle of least privilege access
  • Patch plans that fit your operations
05 · Footprint

Hosting footprint & cost control

Right-sizing your hosting and infrastructure so you’re not paying for idle capacity – or squeezing production onto underpowered servers.

  • Analysis of current hosting costs
  • Footprint optimisation recommendations
  • Support for migrations & upgrades
06 · DevOps

DevOps alignment & automation

Infrastructure changes wired into CI/CD pipelines, change logs and rollback plans – aligned with how your developers actually work.

  • Infrastructure-as-code where it makes sense
  • Deployment & rollback procedures
  • Shared runbooks with development teams
Engagements

How organisations usually work with ITConfig

Infrastructure needs vary. Some clients want a clear once-off upgrade. Others need an ongoing partner who keeps an eye on operations while they focus on programmes and delivery.

Launch & stabilise
For new applications and portals that are about to go live. We design and configure the hosting, monitoring and backup plan, then stay close during early production.
Ideal if you’re launching a new CRM, booking engine, training portal or data platform and want to avoid surprises in the first few months.
Upgrade & modernise
For organisations with ageing hosting or servers. We assess the current environment, recommend a roadmap, and execute upgrades in phases with rollback safety nets.
Useful when you know “it works, but we’re nervous” – patching is ad-hoc, backups are unclear and nobody is confident about recovery.
Ongoing infrastructure care
A retainer-style arrangement covering routine maintenance, monitoring, small changes and infrastructure-side support for development projects.
Works well for training providers, NGOs and SMEs who need consistent operations but don’t want to build a full internal ops team.
DevOps delivery

Infrastructure wired into the same pipeline as your code

We don’t treat infrastructure as a separate world. Changes to servers, databases and security are handled through the same DevOps thinking that governs your applications.

01 · Discover
Map what’s running today
We inventory servers, databases, SSL, backups and monitoring – plus connections to your PHP applications and any external services.
02 · Design
Target architecture & risk
Together we agree on a realistic end-state: what infrastructure should look like over the next 6–18 months, including resilience and cost considerations.
03 · Implement
Changes with rollback paths
Upgrades, migrations and configuration changes are executed in small, well-planned steps with clear rollback options and communication.
04 · Operate
Monitor & iterate
We keep monitoring dashboards and alerts tuned, adjust capacity as your workloads grow, and refine the playbooks you rely on during incidents.
A single partner for your infrastructure and application teams
We work directly with your internal developers or external vendors – or with ITConfig’s own development services – so infrastructure is never a blocker to shipping changes.
Internal IT & dev teams Agencies & vendors Training & programme platforms SMEs & growing organisations