Since 1999 · 25+ Years · Mumbai + Global

Your Linux servers in Mumbai,
always running.
Never a surprise.

Since 1999, I've provided Linux server management for businesses across India, the US, and Europe. Trusted by companies from Mumbai to San Francisco — on a simple monthly retainer, no lock-in.

25+
Years of Linux
expertise
4 hrs
On-site response
Mumbai/Thane
24/7
Availability incl.
weekends & holidays
System Uptime — Last 90 days
Services Covered
OS Patching SSH Hardening fail2ban Backups Monitoring Firewall Incident Response
Trusted & Verified
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Comtech Services IncField Service Vendor, 2013–14
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Source Support Services IncOnsite Work Orders, 2013–15
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Pyramid Computer GmbHCertified Partner, 2009
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12+ Indian BusinessesPO-verified, 2003–2010

Everything your Linux server needs.
Nothing it doesn't.

Proactive care across five critical areas — so your team never has to think about the server layer again.

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Ongoing System Care

Regular maintenance that prevents problems before they interrupt your business.

  • OS updates & security patching
  • Service health checks (systemd, logs)
  • Disk, memory & performance monitoring
  • Configuration review & cleanup
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Security & Hardening

A hardened server is an invisible server. We make yours a fortress.

  • SSH hardening & access control
  • Firewall configuration
  • Intrusion prevention (fail2ban)
  • User & permission audits
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Backups & Recovery

A backup you haven't tested is not a backup. We test yours every month.

  • Automated backup setup (local & remote)
  • Backup verification & integrity checks
  • Scheduled restore testing
  • Disaster recovery planning
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Incident Response

When something breaks, I'm already on it — not waiting for a ticket.

  • Best-effort emergency response
  • Root-cause analysis post-incident
  • Clear explanations — zero jargon
  • On-site in 4 hrs (Mumbai/Thane)
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Visibility & Reporting

Monthly health summaries that a non-technical founder can actually read.

  • Monitoring & proactive alerts
  • Monthly system health summary
  • Practical recommendations
  • Architecture & risk review
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International Service

Working across time zones since 2013. Invoicing in INR or USD.

  • Clear cross-timezone communication
  • USD invoicing for global clients
  • Vetted by US-based enterprises
  • Month-to-month, no lock-in

25 years. Document-backed.
Not just claimed.

Every milestone here is verified by signed, stamped physical documents on file.

2003–2010
India
Preferred IT Infrastructure Partner — 12+ Indian Businesses
Delivered Linux and IT infrastructure services to businesses across Mumbai and Maharashtra spanning a full decade. Several of these clients were later acquired by larger Indian conglomerates.
✓ Verified by Purchase Orders on file
Dec 2009
Certification
Certified Technology Partner — Pyramid Computer GmbH, Germany 🇩🇪
Formally recognised as a certified technology partner by Pyramid Computer GmbH, a leading European computer systems company. One of the earliest Indian independents to earn European vendor certification.
✓ Verified by Signed Certificate on file
2013–2014
International
Approved Field Service Vendor — Comtech Services Inc, USA 🇺🇸
Selected and approved as an on-ground field service vendor in India for a US-based technology services company. Fulfilled vendor-certified work orders to their Indian client base, meeting US-standard service documentation requirements.
✓ Verified by Signed Field Service Reports on file
2013–2015
International
Onsite Work Order Partner — Source Support Services Inc, USA 🇺🇸
Engaged on a sustained 2-year basis for onsite technology service delivery across India. A second independent US company verifying the same quality of work — a pattern, not a one-off.
✓ Verified by Signed Work Orders on file
1999–Now
Active
AV Services — Linux Infrastructure Care
25+ years of unbroken Linux infrastructure expertise. While others are still learning, I'm preventing the problems they haven't seen yet. Based in Mumbai, serving India and the world.
✓ Active business since 1999

If your server makes money,
it needs ongoing care.

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Funded Startups

Series A/B startups with real IT budgets and no full-time sysadmin. You've outgrown shared hosting but aren't ready to hire in-house.

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D2C & E-commerce

Every minute of downtime is lost revenue. You need a partner who treats your uptime as seriously as you do.

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Agencies

You build great products for clients. I make sure the servers hosting them never become a crisis you have to explain.

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International Teams

US and EU companies that need an India-based Linux expert. Trusted by American firms since 2013. USD invoicing available.

Simple, transparent pricing.
Month-to-month. No lock-in.

Start with an Initial Audit (₹10,000–₹25,000) — waived with a 3-month retainer commitment.

Essential Care
₹15,000
per month
1 production server
  • Monthly OS updates & checks
  • Monitoring & automated backups
  • Email / WhatsApp support (business hours)
  • Monthly health summary
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Business Critical
₹50,000
per month
Up to 6 servers
  • Weekly maintenance cycles
  • Priority incident handling
  • Backup restore testing
  • Architecture & risk review
  • Dedicated response SLA
Get Started

Larger environments priced separately  ·  Invoicing in INR or USD  ·  Month-to-month, no lock-in

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International Clients — USD Pricing Available

Trusted by US companies since 2013. Clear communication across time zones. Same service, global standards.

$250
Essential / mo
$500
Professional / mo
$800
Business Critical / mo
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From first call to full coverage
in under one week.

1
Intro Call
30 minutes. We understand your setup, your concerns, your goals.
2
Read-Only Audit
Non-intrusive deep look at your server health and vulnerabilities.
3
Scope & Plan
We agree exactly what's covered, what the response SLA is, and what you'll pay.
4
Secure Access
Minimal, documented access setup. You stay in control at all times.
5
Live & Covered
Monitoring and backups active. Within 7 days, you know exactly how healthy your systems are.

Document-backed proof.
Not just testimonials.

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Comtech Services Inc — USA
Field Service Vendor · 2013–2014

Selected as an approved on-ground vendor in India for this US technology company. Delivered field service work orders to their Indian client base, operating to US-standard documentation and service protocols. Two companies, two independent validations.

✓ Signed Field Service Reports on file US-standard documentation
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Source Support Services Inc — USA
Onsite Work Order Partner · 2013–2015

A sustained 2-year engagement for onsite technology delivery across India — not a one-off gig. A second independent American company choosing the same partner is a pattern of quality, not coincidence. All work orders signed, stamped, and on file.

✓ Signed Work Orders on file 2-year sustained engagement
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Pyramid Computer GmbH — Germany
Certified Technology Partner · December 2009

Awarded a formal Technology Partnership certificate by this German computer systems company in 2009 — one of the earliest Indian independent professionals to earn European vendor certification. Certificate signed, stamped and on display.

✓ Signed Certificate on file European vendor-certified
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12+ Indian Businesses
Preferred IT Partner · 2003–2010

A full decade of paid, documented IT infrastructure work across Mumbai and Maharashtra. Several of these businesses were later acquired by larger Indian conglomerates — a testament to their own growth and the quality of infrastructure they ran on.

✓ Verified by Purchase Orders on file Decade-long track record

Is your Linux infrastructure
one crash away from a crisis?

Book a free 30-minute Infrastructure Audit. I'll tell you exactly what's at risk — with no obligation and no jargon. Within one week, you'll know exactly how healthy your servers are.

📍 Mumbai (IST) · On-site in 4 hrs (Thane/Mumbai) · 24 hrs nationwide · Serving globally

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AV stand for in AV Services?

AV stands for Arun Valecha — the founder. AV Services is a Linux server management company based in Mumbai, India. It has nothing to do with audiovisual or audio-video services.

Which Linux distributions does AV Services support?

AV Services supports all major Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and RHEL. If your server runs Linux, it is supported — regardless of distribution or version.

Do you provide on-site support outside Mumbai?

Yes. On-site support is available nationwide across India within 24 hours. Mumbai and Thane on-site response is within four hours. Remote support is available worldwide within minutes.

Is there a contract or minimum commitment?

No lock-in contract. All retainer plans are month-to-month and can be cancelled with 30 days notice at any time. The initial server audit fee is waived with a three-month commitment.

What is included in the free audit?

The free audit is a read-only assessment of your Linux server environment. It requires no write access and causes no disruption. You receive a written report within five business days covering patch status, security exposure, backup health, and prioritised risks.