Creation & Configuration of Virtual Machines on VMware ESXi 8 + DNS + Control Panels
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
### **PROJECT: Creation & Configuration of Virtual Machines on VMware ESXi 8 + DNS + Control Panels**
*******************Budget:** \$100 (please submit your best offer)*****************
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### **Environment:**
* **install Hypervisor:** VMware ESXi 8 via anydesk ..................................
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* **Dedicated Server:** OVH with static IPs and MAC addresses
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## **Tasks to Perform**
### task**1. VMware ESXi Setup & Optimization**
* Configure **VMware ESXi 8**
* Install and secure the network using **pfSense** + **CrowdSec** (attack detection & blocking)
* Verify everything works properly on **CWP**
* Fix the **AlmaLinux VM disk issue**
* Optimize storage and allocate space for **backups and snapshots**
* Update **ESXi 8** to the latest version
* Install **VMware Tools** on all VMs
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###task **2. Create 2 AlmaLinux VMs with CWP**
***Install an open-source firewall on each machine.***
* **VM1:** AlmaLinux 8 + **CWP** + Apache
* **VM2:** AlmaLinux 8 + **CWP** + Apache + Nginx
* Install:
* **5 latest PHP versions (CGI & FPM)** via PHP Selector
* **FFmpeg (latest version)**
➡ Reference: [Official CWP Guide](https://control-webpanel.com/installation-instructions#step2)
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### task **3. Create 4 Ubuntu VMs with Control Panels**
* **VM2:** Ubuntu + **DirectAdmin**
* **VM3:** Ubuntu + **Virtualmin + Webmin**
* **VM4:** Ubuntu + **CyberPanel**
* **VM5:** Ubuntu + **Hestia**
* On each VM:
* Install **5 latest PHP versions (CGI & FPM)** via PHP Selector
* Install **FFmpeg (latest version)**
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###task **4. Complete DNS Setup**
* **Hostname:** `vm.domain.com`
* Configure primary and secondary DNS
* Assigned IPs with MAC:
* `51.195.146.00`
* `51.195.146.01`
* Create **DNS zone files** and resolvers
* Install and configure **Bind9** (if possible)
* Link DNS to your **OVH domain**
* Verify **PTR (reverse DNS) configuration**
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###task **5. Security & Final Checks**
* Verify the proper functioning of **CWP, DirectAdmin, Virtualmin, CyberPanel, Hestia**
* Test **PHP Selector, Apache, Nginx, SSH, FFmpeg**
* Change the **SSH port** and secure access
* Add **free SSL (Let’s Encrypt)** on all panels
* Update all systems
* Test IP connectivity (ping & network)
* Reboot and verify stability
* Deliver:
* **Full admin credentials**
* **MySQL and database credentials**
*******************Budget:** \$100 (please submit your best offer)*****************
---
### **Environment:**
* **install Hypervisor:** VMware ESXi 8 via anydesk ..................................
.................................................................................................................................
* **Dedicated Server:** OVH with static IPs and MAC addresses
---
## **Tasks to Perform**
### task**1. VMware ESXi Setup & Optimization**
* Configure **VMware ESXi 8**
* Install and secure the network using **pfSense** + **CrowdSec** (attack detection & blocking)
* Verify everything works properly on **CWP**
* Fix the **AlmaLinux VM disk issue**
* Optimize storage and allocate space for **backups and snapshots**
* Update **ESXi 8** to the latest version
* Install **VMware Tools** on all VMs
---
###task **2. Create 2 AlmaLinux VMs with CWP**
***Install an open-source firewall on each machine.***
* **VM1:** AlmaLinux 8 + **CWP** + Apache
* **VM2:** AlmaLinux 8 + **CWP** + Apache + Nginx
* Install:
* **5 latest PHP versions (CGI & FPM)** via PHP Selector
* **FFmpeg (latest version)**
➡ Reference: [Official CWP Guide](https://control-webpanel.com/installation-instructions#step2)
---
### task **3. Create 4 Ubuntu VMs with Control Panels**
* **VM2:** Ubuntu + **DirectAdmin**
* **VM3:** Ubuntu + **Virtualmin + Webmin**
* **VM4:** Ubuntu + **CyberPanel**
* **VM5:** Ubuntu + **Hestia**
* On each VM:
* Install **5 latest PHP versions (CGI & FPM)** via PHP Selector
* Install **FFmpeg (latest version)**
---
###task **4. Complete DNS Setup**
* **Hostname:** `vm.domain.com`
* Configure primary and secondary DNS
* Assigned IPs with MAC:
* `51.195.146.00`
* `51.195.146.01`
* Create **DNS zone files** and resolvers
* Install and configure **Bind9** (if possible)
* Link DNS to your **OVH domain**
* Verify **PTR (reverse DNS) configuration**
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###task **5. Security & Final Checks**
* Verify the proper functioning of **CWP, DirectAdmin, Virtualmin, CyberPanel, Hestia**
* Test **PHP Selector, Apache, Nginx, SSH, FFmpeg**
* Change the **SSH port** and secure access
* Add **free SSL (Let’s Encrypt)** on all panels
* Update all systems
* Test IP connectivity (ping & network)
* Reboot and verify stability
* Deliver:
* **Full admin credentials**
* **MySQL and database credentials**