Linux Server Management for Cloud Infrastructure

Deploy hardened Linux servers with automated configuration, performance tuning, and monitoring to reduce ops overhead across cloud platforms.

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Manual server configuration causes inconsistency

Managing Linux infrastructure manually across cloud environments leads to configuration drift, security gaps, and deployment delays. Teams ssh into individual instances to update packages, modify configs, and troubleshoot issues reactively. We implement Linux infrastructure management with automated provisioning, security hardening, systemd service configuration, and performance tuning so your cloud infrastructure runs consistently without manual intervention and operational firefighting.

Our capabilities include:

Cloud Linux server deployment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Security hardening and compliance configuration
Bash scripting and automation frameworks
Systemd service management and optimization
Performance tuning and resource optimization
Configuration management at scale

Who we support

Manual infrastructure management doesn’t scale as infrastructure grows. We help organizations implement automated Linux server operations where security hardening, configuration management, and performance optimization happen systematically across cloud environments.

Teams Managing Cloud Server Fleets

Your engineers ssh into individual servers to update packages, modify configurations, and restart services manually. Configuration drift creates inconsistencies across environments, security patches lag behind vulnerabilities, and troubleshooting requires remembering which servers received which changes.

Companies Meeting Security Compliance

Your security audits flag weak SSH configurations, unnecessary services, and missing hardening standards. Compliance frameworks like CIS benchmarks or SOC 2 require proving consistent security posture, but manual configuration makes auditing impossible across hundreds of instances.

Organizations Scaling Cloud Operations

Your server count grows from dozens to hundreds and manual management becomes bottleneck. Provisioning new instances takes hours, performance issues require manual investigation per server, and ops team spends time on repetitive configuration instead of strategic improvements.

Ways to engage

We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.

Staff Augmentation

Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.

Retainer Services

Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.

Project Engagement

Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.

We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you

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At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.

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Why choose Curotec for Linux servers?

Our engineers implement security hardening following CIS benchmarks, automate server provisioning with configuration management tools, and optimize systemd services for performance. We develop bash automation for routine tasks and establish monitoring for proactive maintenance. You get consistent server configurations across environments where security stays current and ops overhead decreases through systematic automation.

1 Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes

Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.

2 Deep technical expertise

We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.

3 Balancing innovation with practicality

We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.

4 Flexibility in our approach

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.

Server management capabilities that reduce manual overhead

Automated Security Hardening

Apply CIS benchmarks and security policies systematically so servers meet compliance requirements without manual configuration per instance.

Systemd Service Optimization

Configure service dependencies and resource limits so applications start reliably and system resources allocate efficiently during high load.

Bash Automation Frameworks

Script routine maintenance tasks so package updates, log rotation, and backup operations happen automatically without engineer intervention.

Configuration Drift Prevention

Enforce consistent configurations across environments so development, staging, and production maintain identical settings without manual verification.

Performance Tuning

Optimize kernel parameters and resource allocation so servers handle traffic spikes and memory pressure without degraded application performance.

Monitoring and Alerting

Track system metrics and service health so issues get detected proactively before they impact users or require emergency response.

Platforms for cloud Linux server management

Cloud Linux Distributions & Platforms

Our engineers deploy enterprise Linux distributions optimized for cloud environments with long-term support and security updates.

Ubuntu Server LTS — Long-term support releases with five years of security patches and extensive package repositories
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) — Enterprise distribution with commercial support, SELinux integration, and compliance certifications
Amazon Linux 2 — AWS-optimized distribution with EC2 integration, performance tuning, and extended support lifecycle
CentOS Stream — Rolling-release distribution providing upstream development preview for RHEL with community support
Debian — Stable distribution with strict package vetting, security focus, and extensive architecture support
Rocky Linux — Community RHEL-compatible distribution providing enterprise features without subscription costs

Configuration Management & Automation

Curotec implements configuration management platforms that enforce consistent server state across environments without manual intervention.

Ansible — Agentless automation using SSH with YAML playbooks for server configuration and application deployment
Terraform — Infrastructure-as-code provisioning cloud resources with declarative configuration and state management
Chef — Configuration management using Ruby DSL with client-server architecture and policy-driven automation
Puppet — Declarative configuration platform with agent-based deployment and enterprise reporting capabilities
SaltStack — Event-driven automation with parallel execution, remote command capabilities, and Python-based configuration
Cloud-Init — Instance initialization framework configuring servers on first boot with user data and metadata

Security Hardening & Compliance

We implement security frameworks and compliance automation that harden servers against vulnerabilities and meet regulatory standards.

CIS Benchmarks — Security configuration standards providing hardening guidelines for major Linux distributions
OpenSCAP — Security compliance scanning with automated remediation supporting NIST, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA standards
Lynis — Security auditing tool performing system hardening checks and vulnerability assessments
SELinux — Mandatory access control framework providing fine-grained permissions and policy enforcement
AppArmor — Application confinement system restricting program capabilities with profile-based security policies
Fail2ban — Intrusion prevention protecting SSH and services by blocking repeated failed authentication attempts

System Management & Service Control

Our teams configure systemd services, manage dependencies, and optimize boot performance for reliable application deployment.

systemd — System and service manager with dependency management, socket activation, and resource control
systemctl — Command-line interface controlling systemd units with service start, stop, enable, and status operations
journalctl — Systemd logging system with structured logs, filtering capabilities, and persistent storage
timedatectl — Time and date management configuring timezone, NTP synchronization, and system clock settings
hostnamectl — Hostname configuration managing system identity across network and cloud environments
systemd-analyze — Performance analysis identifying boot bottlenecks and service startup timing

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

Curotec establishes monitoring systems tracking resource utilization, identifying bottlenecks, and alerting on performance degradation.

Prometheus — Metrics collection and alerting with time-series database and powerful query language
Grafana — Visualization platform creating dashboards for system metrics, application performance, and infrastructure health
Node Exporter — Prometheus exporter collecting hardware and kernel metrics from Linux systems
Datadog Agent — Infrastructure monitoring with cloud integration, APM capabilities, and log aggregation
top/htop — Real-time process monitoring with CPU, memory, and resource utilization display
sar (sysstat) — System activity reporting collecting historical performance data for capacity planning

Package Management & Updates

We automate package installation, security updates, and dependency resolution ensuring servers stay current without manual patching.

apt/apt-get — Debian/Ubuntu package manager with dependency resolution and repository management
yum/dnf — Red Hat package managers handling RPM packages with automatic dependency installation
unattended-upgrades — Automated security update installation for Debian-based systems with configurable policies
yum-cron — Scheduled package updates for RHEL systems with email notifications and automatic security patches
Snapd — Universal package system with containerized applications and automatic updates
Flatpak — Application distribution framework with sandboxing and cross-distribution compatibility

FAQs about our Linux server services

How does Linux server management differ across clouds?

AWS, Azure, and GCP offer optimized Linux distributions (Amazon Linux, Ubuntu Pro, CentOS) with cloud-specific tooling. Core Linux administration remains consistent, but cloud integration varies for networking, storage, and identity management. We configure servers for each platform’s specifics while maintaining consistent security and automation practices.

What does server hardening involve?

We implement CIS benchmark configurations, disable unnecessary services, configure SSH key authentication, set up firewall rules, and enable SELinux or AppArmor. Hardening includes kernel parameter tuning, file permission audits, and automated security patch management. Most implementations achieve compliance within 2-3 weeks.

Should we use Ubuntu or RHEL?

Ubuntu suits teams wanting free LTS releases with extensive community packages and simpler management. RHEL provides commercial support, stricter compliance certifications, and enterprise features. We assess your compliance needs, support requirements, and existing infrastructure to recommend the right distribution.

How do you prevent configuration drift?

We implement configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform defining desired server state in code. Automated enforcement checks configurations regularly, correcting drift automatically. Version control tracks all changes, and testing validates configurations before production deployment. This eliminates manual configuration inconsistencies.

Can you optimize existing server performance?

Yes. We analyze CPU, memory, and I/O utilization identifying bottlenecks. Optimization includes kernel parameter tuning, systemd service configuration, resource limit adjustments, and application-level improvements. We benchmark before and after, typically improving performance 20-40% without hardware changes.

How long does Linux infrastructure setup take?

Our engineers typically deploy initial hardened server templates and automation frameworks within 2-3 weeks. Full implementation with configuration management, monitoring, security compliance, and team training takes 6-8 weeks depending on server count, compliance requirements, and existing infrastructure complexity.

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