DataStrike, a leader in data infrastructure managed services, is expanding its Linux managed services practice following increased customer demand for secure, scalable open-source infrastructure support.
As part of the expansion, the company hired Jon Cain as Senior Linux infrastructure Engineer to lead the Linux practice. DataStrike supports enterprise clients managing increasingly complex Linux environments across database, application, and AI workloads, according to the company.
The expansion reflects growing enterprise reliance on Linux for mission-critical infrastructure, including database platforms, ERP systems, web applications, and AI deployments. Industry momentum around Linux and open-source infrastructure continues to accelerate as organizations expand AI and hybrid cloud initiatives. The Linux Foundation recently noted that "with AI moving from experimentation to real-world deployment, open collaboration has never been more critical," highlighting the growing role Linux and open-source technologies play in enterprise infrastructure modernization, DataStrike said.
"Linux has always been central to enterprise infrastructure, but the demand for experienced support around these environments is growing fast," said Rob Brown, COO and president of DataStrike. "Companies are managing more applications, more data and more security concerns than ever before, and many simply do not have the in-house Linux expertise to keep pace. Our team gives customers direct access to senior-level specialists who can step in quickly and help stabilize, secure, and optimize these environments."
The expanded practice is designed to support organizations running Linux across mixed enterprise environments, including Oracle databases, application servers, AI infrastructure, and hybrid cloud deployments. DataStrike's experts help clients integrate Linux systems with widely used enterprise platforms such as Active Directory, Okta, CrowdStrike, and VMware, the company said.
"AI conversations are also bringing renewed attention to Linux because so much of the infrastructure powering AI environments runs on Linux," Brown added. "Organizations want flexibility, stronger security controls and greater ownership over their data. Linux continues to be a strong fit for organizations building modern infrastructure environments that need to scale efficiently while maintaining governance and visibility."
DataStrike's Linux services include:
- Linux system administration and ongoing operational support
- Security hardening and CIS compliance reviews
- Patch management and lifecycle maintenance
- Infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible
- VMware and virtualization configuration support
- Active Directory and enterprise authentication integration
- Backup, snapshot and disaster recovery planning
- Support for Oracle, application, and AI infrastructure workloads
The expansion supports DataStrike's broader strategy of helping organizations manage increasingly complex technology environments through a single managed services partner, the company said.
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