Client Overview
Hassan Shafiq Menswear is a UK-based menswear business with a growing operational need for a reliable internal system to support account handling, business workflows, and day-to-day management. To support this need, Techieonix worked on the deployment and infrastructure setup for their custom business management software, a platform designed to function like a complete ERP for their business operations.
The Challenge
The client had the application codebase ready, with a Node.js backend and React frontend, but needed a production-ready environment where the platform could be deployed securely and managed reliably. This was not just about hosting an application on a server. The real requirement was to establish a dependable DevOps foundation for an enterprise-style internal system, one that could support secure access, smooth future releases, and ongoing operational stability. The key challenges included:
- Provisioning and preparing a fresh Hetzner server for production use
- Hardening the server to reduce security risk
- Deploying both frontend and backend components correctly
- Configuring Nginx and SSL for secure public access
- Setting up GitHub Actions to streamline future deployments
- Ensuring application processes stayed available and restarted properly after reboot
Our Approach
Techieonix followed a DevOps-first approach to deploy and secure a custom ERP platform for a UK retail business, with a focus on infrastructure security, deployment automation, and operational reliability.
Secure Infrastructure Setup
Provisioned the Hetzner VPS and applied server hardening and firewall configuration to prepare a secure production environment.
Application Deployment
Deployed the Node.js backend and React frontend in a structured production setup designed for stability and maintainability.
Reverse Proxy and SSL Configuration
Configured Nginx as a reverse proxy and secured the platform with Let's Encrypt SSL for safe and reliable access.
CI/CD Automation
Set up GitHub Actions to automate deployments and reduce manual effort during future releases.
Service Reliability
Configured process management and startup persistence to ensure services remain available and restart properly after server reboots.
Solution Delivered
The result was a secure and production-ready deployment foundation for Hassan Shafiq Menswear’s custom ERP-style platform. Instead of a basic manual setup, the client received an environment designed to support operational continuity and future growth. The platform was made publicly accessible over HTTPS, backed by automated deployment workflows and a hardened server configuration. This gave the client a stronger technical base for running an important internal business system without compromising on deployment speed or infrastructure security.
Outcome
The deployment was completed quickly and efficiently, with the initial production setup delivered within hours.
Production-Ready ERP Deployment
The custom ERP platform was deployed in a secure, production-ready environment, giving the client immediate access to a live and usable system.
Stronger Infrastructure Security
Server hardening, firewall configuration, and HTTPS setup helped create a more secure deployment foundation for a business-critical internal platform.
Automated Deployment Workflow
GitHub Actions reduced manual deployment effort and created a more reliable release process for future updates.
Stable Application Delivery
The frontend and backend were configured to run reliably in production, with proper reverse proxying and service management in place.
Reliable Operations Setup
Process management and reboot persistence ensured that key application services remained available and restarted correctly when needed.
Foundation for Future Growth
With a structured DevOps setup on Hetzner, the client now has a stronger base for maintaining and evolving their custom business management system.
Business Impact
For Hassan Shafiq Menswear, this project created a reliable DevOps foundation for a business-critical software platform. For Techieonix, it demonstrates more than server deployment. It shows our ability to take an enterprise-style custom application and put the right infrastructure, security, and deployment practices around it so the system is ready for real business use. This case study reflects how we help businesses move from code-ready applications to production-ready systems with the security, automation, and stability needed for long-term operations.
Technologies Used
Hetzner Cloud
Node.js
React.js
GitHub Actions
Nginx
Let’s Encrypt
Linux server security hardening
Firewall configuration and process management
