Virtual Machine Creation and Configuration on VMware ESXi 8 + DNS & Control Panels* -- 2

PROJECT: Virtual Machine Creation and Configuration on VMware ESXi 8 + DNS & Control Panels**

**Budget**: Very small (please submit your best offer) 80$

**Environment**:

* **VMware ESXi 8** (main)
* **Proxmox** (for restoring one VM)
* OVH dedicated server with static IPs and MAC addresses

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### **Tasks to Complete**

#### **Task 1: VMware ESXi Configuration and Optimization**

* Configure and optimize storage on **VMware ESXi**
* Reserve space for **backups** and **snapshots**
* Update **VMware ESXi 8**
* Install **VMware Tools** on all VMs for better performance

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**Task 2: Create 2 AlmaLinux VMs with CWP**

* **VM1**: AlmaLinux 8 minimal + **CWP (Control Web Panel)** + Apache
* **VM2**: AlmaLinux 8 minimal + **CWP** + Apache + Nginx
* Install the **latest PHP versions (CGI & FPM)** using **PHP Selector**
* Add **FFmpeg** (latest version)
* Reference for CWP installation: [Official Guide](https://control-webpanel.com/installation-instructions#step2)

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#### **Task 3: Restore a VM from Proxmox to VMware ESXi**

* Restore a **backup of an AlmaLinux VM (CWP + Apache + Nginx)**
* Keep the **original IP address**
* Fix any issues after restoration

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#### **Task 4: Create 3 Ubuntu VMs with Control Panels**

* **VM3**: Ubuntu + **Virtualmin + Webmin**
* **VM4**: Ubuntu + **CyberPanel**
* **VM5**: Ubuntu + **Hestia**
* On each VM:

* Add the **latest PHP CGI & FPM versions** via PHP Selector
* Install **FFmpeg** (latest version)

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#### **Task 5: Complete DNS Configuration**

* Configure full DNS for:

* **Hostname**: `vm.domain.com`
* Primary & secondary DNS
* IPs:

* `51.195.146.00` (with MAC assigned)
* `51.195.146.01` (with MAC assigned)
* 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 6: Security and Final Checks**

* Verify that all **control panels (CWP, Virtualmin, CyberPanel, Hestia)** work properly
* Check **PHP Selector**, Apache, Nginx, SSH, and FFmpeg
* **Change the SSH port** and secure access
* Add **free SSL (Let’s Encrypt)** on all panels
* Perform a **full system update**
* Test IP connectivity (ping, network checks)
* Reboot all servers and verify stability
* Provide:

* All **admin passwords**
* Access to **MySQL and databases**

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### **Access Provided**

* SSH root (IP + credentials)
* Static IPs + MAC addresses
* OVH Manager access (if needed)

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### **Required Skills**

* VMware ESXi 8
* Proxmox (migration/restoration)
* AlmaLinux & Ubuntu
* DNS & Bind9
* Control Panels (CWP, Virtualmin, CyberPanel, Hestia)
* PHP Selector & FFmpeg
* Linux Security (SSH, SSL, Firewall)

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**Important**: Work must be clean, secure, and fully tested before delivery.