Ubuntu or Linux Expert
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I have a fresh Ubuntu box that must be turned into a fully-functional, production-ready web server. The core of the job is server setup and ongoing management: securing the OS, installing the full web stack, and making sure everything runs smoothly day-to-day.
The server will host multiple sites, so I need virtual-host configuration, SSL (Let’s Encrypt) automation, log rotation, routine backups, and monitoring in place. I have not committed to a particular web engine yet; if you feel Apache, Nginx, or Lighttpd would serve my traffic profile better, present your reasoning and we’ll proceed with the best fit.
Deliverables
• Hardened Ubuntu (latest LTS) with all updates applied
• Chosen web server installed, tuned, and benchmarked
• Firewall & fail2ban configured, SSH locked down
• Virtual hosts and SSL certificates issued & auto-renewing
• Basic monitoring (e.g., UptimeRobot, Prometheus, or similar) set up
• Clear handover notes covering every command and config file touched
I value clean, well-commented configs and concise documentation so I can take over routine tasks once the initial build is complete. If you enjoy building rock-solid Linux servers and can explain what you do in plain English, let’s get this machine ready for production.
The server will host multiple sites, so I need virtual-host configuration, SSL (Let’s Encrypt) automation, log rotation, routine backups, and monitoring in place. I have not committed to a particular web engine yet; if you feel Apache, Nginx, or Lighttpd would serve my traffic profile better, present your reasoning and we’ll proceed with the best fit.
Deliverables
• Hardened Ubuntu (latest LTS) with all updates applied
• Chosen web server installed, tuned, and benchmarked
• Firewall & fail2ban configured, SSH locked down
• Virtual hosts and SSL certificates issued & auto-renewing
• Basic monitoring (e.g., UptimeRobot, Prometheus, or similar) set up
• Clear handover notes covering every command and config file touched
I value clean, well-commented configs and concise documentation so I can take over routine tasks once the initial build is complete. If you enjoy building rock-solid Linux servers and can explain what you do in plain English, let’s get this machine ready for production.