Linux Servers

During the beginning of 2013, I discovered that offering server setup is a great way to utilize my experience with Linux.

You can get a free quote for small to medium size server setup jobs up to about 1000 EUR. For bigger jobs, we would agree on paying the work by time-tracked hours, with rapid feedback about the progress.

Just contact me to discuss your specific needs.

Technology portfolio

Server operating systems

Debian 7.0 (Wheezy)
Debian 6.0 (Lenny)
Ubuntu LTS releases

Standard server software

SSH server
ISPConfig open source server management panel (see my evaluation)
BIND nameserver
Apache2 web server
nginx web server
dovecot IMAP/POP3 server
postfix SMTP server
PureFTP FTP server
MariaDB database server
MySQL 5 database server
Roundcube webmail client

Application-specific server software

I am also eager to learn more tools to add to this list; so, welcome to tell me about special wishes.

Excludes website creation in case of the CMS systems. See on Software Development where I offer this separately.

git
SVN
Magento
WordPress
Drupal
SugarCRM
ownCloud
Mumble
Teamspeak

Server security

post-setup penetration testing
fully isolating websites from each other (not just per customer)
fail2ban
event monitoring solutions
automated security updates

Server-related services

managing the transfer of your existing domains
managing the migration of your existing websites

Soft skills

languages: German (native), English (fluent), Spanish (learning)
authoring, technical writing (advanced)
team organization (advanced)
remote communication and collaboration (advanced)

Example offers

Standard package. Everything listed under “Standard server software” above, while choosing between alternatives: Apache2 or nginx, MariaDB or MySQL. Plus everything listed under “Server security” above. Price tag: 400 EUR. Delivery time: one week from agreed start of work.