We can have your Australian hosting set up in one business day but if you need it sooner, just let us know and we'll do our best to speed things up.

If you opt for Server Management, we then configure and harden the system. Hardening is all about using tools and techniques to help make your service secure. Sound confusing? Take where you live, for example. The process of hardening can be compared to locking your home's doors and windows. Hardening also prevents resources from being wasted or consumed by unnecessary tasks.

System hardening doesn't end there though; it's an ongoing process.

If you get Management, software installation, backups and web site migration (moving your websites from another provider to our dedicated hosting in Australia) are included too.

Server Management can be complicated and time consuming, especially if you're a tech novice. Zen Hosting's management service is much more comprehensive than you'll find elsewhere.

Our qualified experts start by securing your Australian system, then we proactively monitor its performance and health (this includes but is not limited to CPU usage and load), provide extensive support for system administration and technical issues, and perform software upgrades as necessary. We can also set up and take backups.

When choosing a managed server provider, keep in mind that not all hosts offer the same set of skills, practices and service. Zen Hosting's Management is optional and trusted by everyone from tech novices to IT professionals across Australia. Without management, you're responsible for all the tasks that keep your dedicated hosting secure and running.

Linux

cPanel WHM
It’s easy to manage web site files, MySQL databases, email accounts and more with online control panel cPanel, while WHM lets you administer cPanel including the creation and suspension of cPanel accounts. A cPanel WHM installation is included with our Server Management.

DirectAdmin
cPanel recently changed their pricing structure to reflect the number of cPanel accounts on a VPS or Dedicated Server. A lot of people looked for an alternative and chose the DirectAdmin platform which, like cPanel, makes the administration of websites easier. You can opt to use cPanel on your system in Australia or DirectAdmin to keep costs down. We work with both. If you only have a handful of web sites, the DirectAdmin platform is a viable option.

CloudLinux
CloudLinux lets you take control of resources and boosts performance by ensuring resource usage spikes don’t cause a system crash. It also enhances security and has a PHP version selector. We can install and configure CloudLinux on Managed Servers.

LiteSpeed
Replace Apache with LiteSpeed for faster page load times and WordPress acceleration.

Softaculous or Installatron
These auto software installers let you install software on your dedicated hosting in Australia at just the click of a button.

KernelCare
You’ll want the latest kernel and security updates to help avoid hosting issues. KernelCare automatically applies these and there’s no need to reboot, which means no downtime.

Imunify 360
Imunify 360 is a strong defence against system attacks. It also makes it really easy to find threats and get rid of malware and viruses.

JetBackup
This leading backup solution is just what you need for everything from a full cPanel account restore, file/folder restore, database restore and disaster recovery to backing up to multiple destinations. Our tech experts can set it up on systems in Australia as part of Server Management.

Windows

Windows operating system
The latest version of the Windows operating system is Windows Server 2019. It was officially released to the public on October 2, 2018.

Plesk Obsidian control panel
Plesk Obsidian is a powerful, easy-to-use platform that allows dedicated hosting to be managed professionally and productivity. It has new security and monitoring tools and also promises a better user experience.

SolidCP control panel
SolidCP is a 100% open-source (and free) hosting control panel, which lets you manage all your services from a user-friendly web portal.

MSSQL
MSSQL is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. There are many different editions of Microsoft MSSQL.

Windows Defender
Microsoft Server 2019's built-in anti-malware is called Windows Defender and it will help protect dedicated hosting from viruses, spyware and other types of malware.

We have nifty systems for our Windows and Linux Dedicated Servers in Australia that lets us keep an eye on everything from the availability of a critical web site to system health.

If you opt for a Managed Server in Australia, we will connect via IPMI when we organise a reboot of your system. You therefore won't need IPMI access.

Without Server Management, you will need to set up and use IPMI access.

Here are some screenshots of the Supermicro IPMI interface that we use.

No provider can guarantee 100% uptime but we can deploy multiple virtual machines and use mirroring and/or load balancing techniques to create a high-availability setup in Australia for your web site or application.

Yes, we can deploy a Dedicated Server or VPS in Australia with Windows for your web site or application.

If you also opt for Zen Hosting’s Server Management, our qualified experts will:

• Install server software such as Microsoft Server 2019 and Microsoft SQL Server (including replication, if required);
• Secure your system;
• Allow Remote Desktop connections in a secure way;
• Offer initial migration support;
• Provide ongoing technical support;
• Monitor system performance and health;
• Perform software upgrades as necessary; and
• Set up and take regular application and database backups.

We can also work with vendors to install and set up software including (but not limited to) Filepro and Medical Director.

We handle everything from initial installation to ongoing updates and management.

With capabilities like high availability, live migration and integrated backup tools, Proxmox ensures performance and reliability while keeping costs in check.

It’s the smart choice for businesses seeking flexibility and value in their virtualisation platform.

We’ll handle the entire transition, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

By switching to Proxmox, you can enjoy the benefits of a cost-effective, open-source platform while retaining all the essential features your business relies on. Let us make the move simple and stress-free.