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Job ID: 39655967

Budget: $10 – $30 USD

PROJECT:
Create AlmaLinux VM with CWP + PHP Versions + SSH Security + DNS + MAC + FFmpeg

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Hello,

I’m looking for a qualified Linux system administrator to set up a secure AlmaLinux 8 virtual machine with Control Web Panel (CWP), including full DNS configuration, FFmpeg, multiple PHP versions, MAC address assignment, and more.

TASK DETAILS
1. Create Virtual Machine
OS: AlmaLinux 8 Minimal

Set hostname (e.g., vps.domain.com)

Assign static IP address (provided)

Set a custom MAC address (example: 02:00:00:32:ad:a1)

Set root password

Update system

2. Install Control Web Panel (CWP)
Follow official guide:
https://control-webpanel.com/installation-instructions

Ensure panel is accessible via browser on ports 2030/2031

Install core utilities (curl, wget, nano, etc.)

3. Install 4 Latest PHP Versions (CGI + FPM)
Use CWP PHP Selector

Install:

PHP 7.4

PHP 8.0

PHP 8.1

PHP 8.2 or 8.3 (latest available)

Ensure all PHP versions are installed in both CGI and FPM modes

Ensure they are selectable and usable in the panel

4. Change SSH Port
Change SSH port from 22 to a custom port

Update firewall rules (firewalld/iptables)

Ensure SSH remains accessible after the change

5. Install FFmpeg
Install FFmpeg and required packages

Ensure it works via terminal (ffmpeg -version)

6. Bind9 DNS Setup
Install Bind9 DNS server

Configure full DNS for:

ns1.domain.com → IP: 51.195.146.00

ns2.domain.com → IP: 51.195.146.01

Set up proper zone files and resolvers

Link DNS to your domain at OVH (if needed)

Ensure reverse DNS is correct (PTR)

7. System Verification
Verify CWP panel, PHP Selector, and services are running

Verify DNS and name resolution

Verify SSH, Apache/Nginx, FFmpeg

Final system update check
EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION
Hostname: vps.domain.com

DNS:

ns1.domain.com → 51.195.146.00

ns2.domain.com → 51.195.146.01

MAC: 02:00:00:32:ad:a1

ACCESS PROVIDED
SSH root access (IP, credentials)

Static IPs + MACs

OVH Manager or DNS zone access (if needed)

Domain names

OBJECTIVE
Create a fully functional, production-ready AlmaLinux 8 server with:

CWP control panel installed and secure

Latest PHP versions available (CGI + FPM)

SSH hardened

FFmpeg installed

DNS working with ns1/ns2

MAC address assigned

All services working and tested

BUDGET
$ 20
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