Create • Support • Protect
System Admin + Monitoring
Right-sized administration for small businesses: keep systems reliable, secure, and recoverable without needing a full-time sysadmin.
Many organizations need server-level reliability—backups, remote access, certificates, updates, and monitoring— but don’t need (or can’t justify) a full-time system administrator. I provide consulting and hands-on administration for the systems you depend on, with a focus on preventing downtime and making recovery predictable.
What I manage
FileMaker Server administration
Hosting, updates, configuration, scheduled tasks, performance checks, and troubleshooting. If I build your FileMaker system, I can also maintain the server it runs on.
Synology NAS + file services
Local file services for teams, accounts/permissions, File Station workflows, and service configuration. Includes support for remote users when appropriate.
VPN and remote access
Practical remote access setups for SMBs—helping users connect reliably while keeping security in mind.
Monitoring and verification
Monitoring is only useful when it produces actionable alerts and leads to follow-through. I use monitoring and routine checks to catch problems early and verify that the safety nets actually work.
- Device and hardware monitoring (including Watchman where appropriate)
- Backup monitoring and periodic verification
- Test restores (because a backup isn’t real until it restores)
- Capacity and health checks to prevent slow surprises
Security without drama
Security isn’t a single product—it’s a set of habits: updates, access control, backups, encryption, and good defaults. My approach is to establish a sensible baseline, then maintain it over time.
- SSL/TLS certificate renewal for FileMaker Server, websites, and NAS services
- Account and access review (who should have access to what)
- Patch and update planning that avoids breaking production
- Remote access review (VPN configuration and exposure)
If you’ve ever seen a scary browser warning or had users suddenly “unable to connect,” expired certificates are often the culprit. Keeping these current prevents avoidable downtime.
How this usually works
Most SMB clients don’t need (or want) ongoing full-service management. I typically work in one of these ways:
- Baseline + periodic maintenance: set it up correctly, then keep it stable.
- Monitoring + response: alerts plus a clear plan for what happens when something fails.
- Project-based help: upgrades, migrations, VPN setup, or “something changed and now it’s broken.”