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Frequently Asked Questions

Authoritative answers regarding our systems engineering, hosting infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, and bespoke web architecture.

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General & Company Information

Where is TechnicalSupport.ie based? expand_more
Our primary engineering and Network Operations Centre (NOC) is based in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional engineering facility in London, UK. We operate physical infrastructure across Tier-IV data centres in both Dublin and Frankfurt, Germany.
What are your standard support hours? expand_more
Our standard business hours for general inquiries, project planning, and non-urgent support are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30 (GMT). However, our Active NOC and Emergency Incident Response teams operate 24/7/365 for clients on priority SLAs or those experiencing critical production outages.
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Server Support & SecOps

Do you require root access to our servers? expand_more
Yes, comprehensive kernel-level tuning, security hardening, and proactive patching require root (or strict sudo) privileges. All access is strictly logged, audited via Auditd, and routed through secure, key-based SSH gateways.
Do you offer one-off emergency incident response? expand_more
Yes. If you are experiencing a critical server failure, cyber attack, or database crash, you can engage our Root Cause Analysis (RCA) team for immediate, one-off intervention. We utilize low-level system tracing to map the exact execution path and isolate the failure point.
How do you handle OS migrations (e.g., CentOS 7 EOL)? expand_more
We utilise the ELElevate project to perform in-place migrations from CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux 8/9 or Rocky Linux, ensuring zero data loss. Alternatively, we can architect parallel rsync migrations to fresh, hardened infrastructure to eliminate downtime entirely.
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Enterprise Hosting (VPS & Dedicated)

Are your hosting plans fully managed? expand_more
Yes. Unlike unmanaged cloud providers (like AWS or DigitalOcean), every VPS and Dedicated Server we provision includes our Active Managed SecOps tier. We handle the hardware lifecycle, network peering, OS patching, and security configuration. You retain root access to manage your applications.
How fast is VPS provisioning? expand_more
Your KVM-backed Virtual Private Server is provisioned automatically upon payment confirmation. You will receive root SSH credentials typically within 5 minutes. Bare-metal dedicated servers require physical racking and take between 4 to 24 hours.
Can I scale my server resources as my traffic grows? expand_more
Absolutely. Because our VPS infrastructure runs on enterprise KVM hypervisors (Proxmox VE), we can scale your vCPU cores, RAM, and NVMe storage up to the next tier with only a quick 2-minute reboot to apply the new hardware profile.
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Bespoke Web Architecture

Do you use page builders like Elementor or Divi? expand_more
No. We strip away bloated plugins and heavy visual builders. Our bespoke themes are engineered natively using raw HTML, Tailwind CSS, React, and PHP. This ensures lightning-fast load times and consistent 95+ scores on Google Core Web Vitals.
Will I own the code once the project is finished? expand_more
Yes, 100%. We believe in zero vendor lock-in. Unlike proprietary SaaS platforms (like Shopify or Squarespace), you retain complete digital sovereignty. We build upon open-source standards (WordPress, React, PostgreSQL), meaning you own your architecture entirely.
Do you guarantee SEO or Google rankings? expand_more
While no agency can guarantee a specific Google rank, we guarantee that the technical foundation of your site will be flawless. We programmatically inject structured data (Schema.org JSON-LD), eliminate layout shifts (Zero CLS), and optimize the DOM to ensure your platform is deeply favoured by search engine crawlers.
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Billing, SLAs & Procurement

Do you accept Purchase Orders from State Bodies? expand_more
Yes, we are fully registered vendors for major Irish institutions and state bodies. We readily accept official Purchase Orders from universities (UCD, TCD, etc.), the HSE, and other government departments. Select "Purchase Order" at checkout to generate a pro-forma invoice.
What payment methods do you accept? expand_more
For standard transactions, we process secure payments via Stripe, accepting all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX). For recurring enterprise contracts, we highly recommend establishing a SEPA Direct Debit mandate.
What is your Service Level Agreement (SLA)? expand_more
We offer a 99.99% network and power uptime target for all Tier-IV hosted infrastructure (Bare-Metal and VPS). If we fail to meet this guaranteed uptime, clients are eligible for SLA credits applied to their monthly recurring fee. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

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