Security
- WAF & TLS lifecycle
- Credential isolation
- Security patch cadence
Managed hosting includes
- Production Linux servers: Optimized for OJS with PHP-FPM, MariaDB, and Redis caching where appropriate.
- SSL & security: TLS certificates, WAF rules, patch management, and vulnerability monitoring.
- Backups & recovery: Daily database and files backup with tested restore procedures.
- Uptime monitoring: 24/7 alerts, monthly reliability reports, and capacity planning.
- Peak submission scaling: Resource tuning for CFP deadlines and special issue surges.
Migration execution
- 01
Data audit & mapping
Users, manuscripts, issues, galleys, and metadata crosswalk with completeness validation.
- 02
Staging rehearsal
Dry-run migration with QA scripts and stakeholder sign-off before production cutover.
- 03
Controlled go-live
Freeze window, DNS/URL strategy, DOI continuity, and rollback readiness.
- 04
Hypercare period
Post-launch monitoring, tuning, and SLA-based issue remediation.
Infrastructure modules
Backups
- Daily DB + files sync
- Off-site retention
- Quarterly restore tests
Performance
- Query & cache tuning
- CDN-ready static assets
- Latency observability
Operations
- Incident runbooks
- Monthly uptime reports
- Dedicated support channel
FAQ
Can we migrate without stopping submissions?
Yes. We schedule strategic freeze windows and rehearsed cutovers to minimize downtime.
Do you host non-OJS sites?
Our specialty is OJS. We also host related editorial tools and custom portals we build for clients.