VPS Management Services

VPS performance without the full-time server administration.

A VPS gives you dedicated resources and full control. Managing it properly requires someone who knows what they're doing. We handle provisioning, configuration, security hardening, and ongoing administration so you get the performance without the overhead.

One-Time Setup
VPS Provisioning & Configuration
$349 one-time
Full server setup — OS, web stack, security hardening, monitoring, and your application installed and running.
Ongoing Management
Monthly VPS Administration
$199/mo
Ongoing server administration, security patching, monitoring, and support. You focus on your application — we handle the server.
Who This Is For

VPS without the sysadmin workload.

A VPS makes sense when shared hosting can't handle your traffic, resource needs, or application requirements. The tradeoff is that a VPS is only as good as its configuration. An improperly configured VPS is slower, less secure, and more fragile than decent managed shared hosting.

Most small business owners and non-technical operators who move to VPS don't want to spend hours learning Linux administration, security hardening, nginx configuration, and database tuning. They want the performance. We handle the rest.

Good fit for VPS management
  • You've outgrown shared hosting — traffic, speed, or resource limits
  • You need dedicated resources for a specific application
  • You want VPS control but not the sysadmin burden
  • You're running WordPress at scale, WooCommerce, or a custom app
  • You need server-level security and compliance configurations
Probably not the right fit
  • Your site is simple and Managed WordPress handles it fine
  • You have an in-house DevOps team who prefers full control
  • Your use case requires fully custom infrastructure at large scale
Services

Setup once, manage ongoing — or both.

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VPS Provisioning & Setup
$349 one-time
Full initial configuration of your VPS from a fresh image to a production-ready server. We handle everything from OS-level hardening to your application being live and running.
  • OS selection and initial hardening
  • Web server setup (Nginx or Apache)
  • PHP, MySQL / MariaDB configuration
  • Firewall rules (UFW/iptables)
  • SSH key setup, root access hardening
  • SSL certificate installation
  • Application install (WordPress, etc.)
  • DNS and domain configuration
  • Monitoring agent setup
  • Backup configuration
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Monthly VPS Management
$199/mo
Ongoing server administration after setup. We monitor, patch, update, and respond to issues — so your server stays secure and performing without you thinking about it.
  • OS security patching (monthly)
  • Server software updates
  • Security log monitoring and alerting
  • Uptime monitoring with response
  • Backup verification and testing
  • Performance monitoring
  • Firewall rule management
  • Incident response (within SLA)
  • 1 hour/mo included admin work
  • Monthly server health report
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Provisioning service works with any VPS plan — Host Marauder VPS or external providers. Monthly management requires either our VPS infrastructure or SSH/root access to your existing VPS.

What Monthly Management Covers

The ongoing work that keeps a VPS running properly.

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Security Patching
OS-level security updates applied monthly. CVEs monitored and critical patches applied as released. Firewall rules reviewed and updated.
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Performance Monitoring
CPU, memory, disk, and network monitored continuously. Alerts triggered on anomalies. Performance bottlenecks identified and addressed.
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Uptime Monitoring
Server and application availability checked every minute. Immediate alert and response on downtime. We respond to incidents before you notice them.
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Backup Management
Backup configuration verified monthly. Test restores performed quarterly to confirm backups actually work when you need them.
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Log Monitoring
Security logs reviewed for intrusion attempts, failed authentications, and unusual activity patterns. Proactive response before incidents escalate.
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Included Admin Work
One hour per month of included administration tasks — software installations, configuration changes, troubleshooting, whatever's needed.
Need a VPS Too?

Need a VPS? We provision and manage our own plans.

Our VPS management service works best when paired with our VPS hosting plans — we know the infrastructure, we handle the provisioning, and you get one point of contact for everything.

Self-managed plans give you full root access at the lowest cost. Fully managed plans include infrastructure-level server management — we add the application-level layer on top.

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Self-Managed VPS Starting Prices
1 vCPU / 1GB RAMEntry level
$5.99/mo
2 vCPU / 2GB RAMSmall applications
$8.99/mo
4 vCPU / 4GB RAMMost business apps
$18.99/mo
8 vCPU / 8GB RAMHigh-traffic sites
$36.99/mo
More configurationsUp to 32 vCPU
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Get Set Up

Server provisioned, secured, and managed. You focus on your application.

Tell us about your setup — current hosting, what you're running, and what's driving the move to VPS. We'll recommend the right plan and scope the work.

Common Questions

VPS Management FAQ.

Do I need to know Linux to use your VPS management service?
No. That's the point. You handle your application and your business. We handle the server. You'll have SSH access if you want it, but you'll never need to use it unless you choose to.
Can you manage a VPS I already have with another provider?
Yes, provided you can give us root SSH access. We support DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, AWS EC2, and most standard Linux VPS providers. We'll do an initial audit of your current setup and quote any remediation work needed before taking it on.
What Linux distributions do you work with?
Ubuntu LTS (our default recommendation), Debian, AlmaLinux, and Rocky Linux. We can work with CentOS 7 legacy setups, but we'll recommend a migration path given its end-of-life status.
What's the response time if my server goes down?
Uptime monitoring alerts us immediately. During business hours, we'll be actively working on it within 30 minutes of an alert. For after-hours critical outages, we have a callback SLA — we'll respond within 2 hours for managed clients.
Does the $199/mo management fee include the VPS cost?
No. The management fee is for our administration services. The VPS plan is billed separately — either through your Host Marauder account or directly with your existing provider. We'll always give you a clear all-in picture of what you'll be paying per month.