The Linux Server System Administration service provides a stable, managed Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux compatible) operating system (OS) environment to deploy your application so your team can focus on your team's mission rather than server management. Managed servers use shared campus services and are configured to meet or exceed campus Cybersecurity Improvement Initiative (CII) guidelines.
About This Offering
Features and Benefits
- Deployment & Management
- Deploys and manages OS images
- Co-managed to align with unit IT needs
- Uses Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent, reliable deployments
- Maintenance & Monitoring
- Applies patches and updates
- Automates patching, monitoring, and vulnerability scanning
- Monitors OS performance and availability
- Forwards event logs to a central repository
- Security & Compliance
- Provides secure, hardened OS instances
- Configured with campus security best practices
- Backup & Inventory
- Backs up and replicates OS instances with 14-day retention
- Manages OS assets and configurations
Other Names
MSS Linux | Co-managed Linux
Provider
Technology Services
Using This Offering
Who can use this offering?
IT Professionals
How do I request this offering?
Instructions for enrolling (Requires an on campus network connection)
Is there a charge to use this offering?
Yes; $850/year per managed OS instance. Campus Virtual Hosting charges are not included and are charged separately.
Where can I learn more?
More information, documentation, and support options for all Managed Systems and Services (MSS) offerings are available at: https://go.illinois.edu/MSS
Support
How do I get help?
Click the Get Help button on the right side of this page.
When is support available?
University Business Hours
Is training available?
No