Server security

irvo · 23rd January 2010, 07:22 PM

Hi, after extensive searching for a dedicated server provider I have decided on unitedhosting. Before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions.

Security is going to be paramount and is one of the reasons I am choosing a managed server. So I need to know:

1. The site we will be hosting on our dedicated server will be integrating worldpay online payments. I am led to believe that our server will need to be PCI scanned before we are allowed permission to accept payments. Do you foresee any problems with that?

2. I note that backups are scripted to occur 4x daily. Does that include any mysql databases as well as the domain files?

UH-Simon · 23rd January 2010, 07:25 PM

1. We have many dedicated server customers running Ecommerce stores and therefore have the PCI scans run against the server with no issues at all. Should the scan highlight any issue you just need to let our support team know the specifics of the issue and they can ensure it's resolved ready for the re-scan.

2. The offsite backups are for the entire server and therefore this will include your mysql databases, email, website etc..

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

irvo · 23rd January 2010, 07:30 PM

Great, just the answer I needed. Thanks Simon.