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My production sites and internal tools live on a Linux server supplied by a traditional hosting provider (no AWS, Azure, or GCP layers in between). What I need, on an ongoing but on-demand basis, is hands-on server monitoring and maintenance that keeps this machine secure, up-to-date, and performing at its peak. The focus areas are clear: • System updates and patch management – applying distro updates, kernel patches, and package upgrades quickly but safely, with rollback plans in place. • Performance monitoring and optimisation – tracking CPU, RAM, disk I/O and network throughput, tuning services (Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL) and adjusting configs before bottlenecks hurt users. • Security monitoring and hardening – proactive log review, intrusion detection, firewall tuning, vulnerability scans, and recommendations that tighten the box without breaking deployments. I’m comfortable if you bring along your preferred stack—Ansible, bash scripts, cron jobs, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or any lightweight alternative—so long as it fits a single-server Linux environment and leaves me with clear documentation. Deliverables for each engagement: 1. A brief pre-task checklist confirming backup status. 2. Executed maintenance work with commands or playbooks committed to git (private repo). 3. A concise post-task report outlining actions taken, current performance metrics, and any next steps. The rhythm will be ad-hoc: sometimes a quick patch, other times a deeper performance or security audit. Turnaround within 24–48 h for critical updates is ideal. If that cadence and scope fit your skill set, I’ll reserve hours each month and spin up tasks as they arise.
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Hello, I have 10 years of experience in Linux server management and DevOps. I propose to provide ongoing, on-demand support for your Linux server. I will ensure system updates and patches are promptly and safely applied. I will monitor performance metrics and optimize services to prevent bottlenecks. I will strengthen server security via proactive monitoring and hardening measures. Documentation and a post-task report will be included for clarity. I am flexible with using your preferred tools within a single-server environment. My goal is to deliver this support with a 24-48 hour turnaround for urgent tasks. Regards, VishnuLal NB*
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hello I have been working as a System Administrator and DevOps engineer for past 14 years and Worked in almost any linux Distros . I have excellent command over Linux servers , Cloud images , Docker deployment , Container orchestration . I have deployed + managed thousands of App servers , Database servers in my career . Please message me to Discuss details hoping to hear from you thank you .
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hire me, I have 14 years of experience in server and system administration and Network Administration. I have managed shared servers, VPS servers, dedicated servers, GoDaddy Hosting, AWS Cloud Server, Digital Ocean Cloud Server, Google Cloud, DNS, domains, SSL certificates, Plesk Panel, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and so on. I am a Microsoft and AWS-certified engineer. In which I have managed the following things: EC2, Load Balancer, RDS, Route53, S3 Bucket, Light-Sail, SES, Work-Mail setup, Snapshot, Volume, Auto Scaling, AMI, IAM Role, SSL Installation, Dedicated Server, Shared Server, WordPress, Django, PHP, MySQL, LAMP server, etc. I have migrated Thousands of websites from shared hosting to AWS Cloud servers. Skills: CI-CD, GitHub Actions, Pipeline, Jenkins, Auto deployment, DNS, Domain, Website Migration , SSL Installation of Domains and Subdomains, Installation of LAMP, Nodejs, NPM, Java, Ruby on Rails, WordPress, PHP, PhpMyAdmin, MySQL, Installation of Windows Software I have Already completed more projects successfully for cloud server Installation, SSL installation, WordPress setup, AWS, EC2, etc. I'd love to work with you. Regards Sandeep Kumar
₹800 INR in 40 days
5.9
5.9

Hi, I can provide ongoing Part-Time Linux DevOps Support for your production server with a strong focus on stability, security, and performance optimization. With 16+ years of experience in Linux administration, DevOps, monitoring, and infrastructure hardening, I have managed production environments running Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL, and custom internal applications on dedicated and hosted Linux servers. How I Can Help • Perform safe system updates, kernel patching, and package upgrades with rollback planning • Monitor and optimize CPU, RAM, disk I/O, and network performance • Tune Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL, and related services for better reliability and speed • Configure proactive security monitoring, firewall hardening, Fail2Ban, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability checks • Automate maintenance tasks using Bash, Ansible, cron jobs, or lightweight monitoring stacks • Maintain proper documentation and Git-based tracking for all executed tasks Deliverables • Backup verification checklist before maintenance • Documented commands/scripts/playbooks committed to Git • Post-maintenance performance and security report • Recommendations for future optimization and hardening I am comfortable working on an ad-hoc support model and can provide quick turnaround for urgent updates and troubleshooting within the required timeframe. We can discuss budget and timelines later. Best regards, SaD
₹1,629 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I can provide ongoing on-demand Linux server monitoring, maintenance, security hardening, and performance optimisation for your production sites and internal tools. I have strong hands-on experience managing single-server Linux environments with Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL/MariaDB, firewalls, cron jobs, backups, log analysis, patching, and performance tuning. I can safely apply system updates, kernel/package upgrades, service tuning, security reviews, and monitoring improvements with a clear rollback-first approach. For each task, I will follow your expected workflow: confirm backup status before work, execute changes using documented commands/scripts/playbooks, and provide a concise post-task report with actions taken, current metrics, issues found, and next steps. I can also help set up lightweight monitoring using tools such as bash scripts, cron, Prometheus/Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios depending on what best fits your server. The ad-hoc monthly support model and 24–48 hour critical turnaround work well for me. Best regards, Manouwer Hussain
₹1,500 INR in 40 days
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I’m a strong fit for this ongoing Linux server administration role. I have hands-on experience managing production Linux servers, including patch management, kernel/package upgrades, Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL tuning, firewall hardening, intrusion monitoring, log analysis, backup validation, and performance optimization. I’m comfortable working in an on-demand support model with fast turnaround for urgent issues, using practical tooling like bash automation, cron, Git-tracked maintenance scripts, monitoring stacks, and security auditing tools. Every engagement would include backup verification, documented actions, measurable system health reporting, and clear next-step recommendations.
₹1,000 INR in 15 days
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Hi, I can help manage and maintain your Linux production server on an ongoing ad-hoc basis. I have experience with single-server environments including patch management, Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL tuning, security hardening, firewall setup, log monitoring, and automation using Bash/Ansible. I follow a safe workflow with backup verification before changes, documented commands/playbooks in git, and a concise post-maintenance report after every task. I’m also comfortable setting up lightweight monitoring using Prometheus/Grafana, Zabbix, or custom scripts depending on the server setup. Available for quick turnaround on critical updates within 24–48 hours.
₹800 INR in 40 days
3.4
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Hi, I have 15+ years of experience in Linux server administration, DevOps, performance tuning, and production infrastructure support. I can help with: • Linux patching and safe system updates • Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL optimization • Security hardening, firewall tuning, and log monitoring • Performance monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or lightweight alternatives • Backup verification and rollback planning • Automation with Bash, cron, and Ansible For each task, I can provide: • Pre-maintenance backup checklist • Documented commands/playbooks committed to Git • Post-maintenance report with findings and recommendations Comfortable with ongoing ad-hoc support and 24–48h turnaround for critical maintenance. Rahul
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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I am Ring. About 23+ years experience in GNU/Linux based server and desktop deployment, customization, maintenance and end-user support. Also providing on-site and remote support to Debian/Ubuntu/OracleLinux/CentOS/Alpine/Alma/RockyLinux end-users daily around 15+. Hope I may help you in this regard.
₹1,250 INR in 40 days
3.5
3.5

Hello, I’m an experienced Linux/DevOps engineer with strong hands-on expertise in production server maintenance, monitoring, security hardening, and performance optimisation. I can help with: • System updates, patching, and rollback planning • Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL tuning • Security monitoring, firewall hardening, and vulnerability checks • Server monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, Bash, or Ansible For each task, I’ll provide: • Backup verification checklist • Executed commands/scripts committed to Git • Post-maintenance report with metrics and recommendations I’m comfortable with ongoing ad-hoc support and fast turnaround for critical updates. Best regards, Satyam
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hi, The pre-task backup check before every maintenance window is a good habit — glad you've already thought about rollback plans rather than patching blind. I handle exactly this kind of bare-metal Linux work: patch cycles, PHP-FPM and MySQL tuning, firewall rules, and log review. I'm comfortable with Ansible playbooks or plain bash depending on what fits your server — no need to over-engineer a single-box setup. I've done similar ongoing sysadmin support for a small SaaS client recently, committing all scripts to a private git repo with post-task notes — same workflow you're describing. Happy to share a sample report if it helps. What distro and web stack are you running?
₹1,250 INR in 7 days
1.8
1.8

Hi, Good Day, I have a total of 7 years of experience in Linux, Cloud, and DevOps. Based on my experience and skill set, I believe I am a strong candidate to support this requirement. Kindly consider my profile for this opportunity. Thanks, Sudhir Gurav
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hi there! This Linux server monitoring and maintenance project sounds like a perfect match for my skills. I've got extensive hands-on experience keeping traditional Linux setups secure, up-to-date, and performing optimally – covering everything from patch management and performance tuning for Apache/Nginx/MySQL to proactive security hardening and log review. I'm really comfortable with scripting, monitoring tools, and documenting things clearly, just as you described. I can definitely handle those ad-hoc tasks, including critical 24-48 hour turnarounds, and I'm ready to jump in immediately. How about a quick chat to discuss this further? Best, Aditi
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hello, I’m a Computer Science postgraduate with knowledge of Linux systems, backend development, and server-side tools. I can help with server maintenance, monitoring, updates, security checks, and basic performance optimization. I’m comfortable working with Linux environments, logs, backups, bash scripts, and monitoring tools, and I always focus on keeping systems stable and secure. I can also provide clear documentation and maintenance reports for each task. Looking forward to discussing your requirements. Best regards, Nurul Haq
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hey, This is pretty much the ongoing sysadmin work I do keeping a bare-metal or traditionally hosted Linux box healthy, secure, and out of trouble. The ad-hoc cadence works fine for me too. For patches and updates I always do a snapshot or backup check first before touching anything, stage the update on a dry run where possible, and keep a rollback plan ready — especially for kernel updates. I'll commit every playbook or script to your private repo so you always have a full record of what was done and why. On the performance side I'd set up lightweight monitoring suited to a single server — something like Netdata or a minimal Prometheus + Grafana stack depending on what you already have. Tuning PHP-FPM pools, MySQL query cache, and Nginx worker config are all routine for me. For security I'd do regular log reviews with something like Logwatch or Fail2ban, run periodic vulnerability scans with Lynis, and keep the firewall rules tight. I'll flag anything suspicious before it becomes a real problem. Each engagement I'll deliver exactly what you described — pre-task backup confirmation, documented work committed to git, and a short post-task report with current metrics and any recommendations. 24–48 hour turnaround for critical stuff is no problem. Happy to start with a quick audit of the current state of the server so we both have a clear baseline. Let me know if you want to talk through the setup before getting started.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hello, I’m interested in providing ongoing Linux server administration and maintenance support for your production environment. I have experience managing single-server deployments hosting PHP/Laravel applications, MySQL databases, Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, cron jobs, SSL certificates, backups, and security hardening on Ubuntu and CentOS-based systems. I’m comfortable working on an hourly, on-demand basis and can respond quickly to urgent security patches, performance issues, or maintenance requests. My approach prioritizes safe updates with backup verification, rollback planning, minimal downtime, and clear documentation after every engagement. Areas I can support: • Linux updates, kernel patches, and package management • Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL tuning • CPU, RAM, disk I/O, and network performance. • Firewall management. • Log analysis and monitoring • SSL/TLS management and renewal. • Backup verification. • Automation using Bash scripts, Cron, Ansible, and Git-tracked maintenance procedures. • Monitoring solutions. For every task, I will provide: ✔ Pre-maintenance backup verification checklist ✔ Executed commands/scripts documented and committed to Git ✔ Post-maintenance report with findings, metrics, actions taken, and recommendations I’m available for recurring monthly support and can typically respond to critical maintenance requests within your desired 24–48 hour window. Looking forward to discussing your server environment and operational requirements.
₹750 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

Hello, I’m Karthik with 15+ years of experience in Linux administration, DevOps, server hardening, performance tuning, and production support for enterprise web applications. I can provide reliable part-time/on-demand Linux DevOps support for your dedicated server environment with a strong focus on stability, security, and proactive maintenance. My expertise includes: • Linux patching, kernel/package upgrades, rollback planning, and maintenance windows • Performance monitoring and optimization for Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, and system resources • Security hardening using firewall tuning, fail2ban, intrusion monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and log analysis • Automation using Bash, Ansible, cron jobs, Git-based operational workflows, and lightweight monitoring stacks like Prometheus/Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios • Backup validation and recovery planning before production changes For each engagement, I can provide: ✔ Pre-maintenance backup checklist ✔ Executed commands/playbooks committed to Git ✔ Concise post-task report with metrics and recommendations ✔ Fast turnaround for critical updates (24–48 hrs) I’m comfortable working in traditional hosting/server environments without cloud dependencies and can adapt to your preferred tooling and workflow. Looking forward to supporting your infrastructure long-term. Regards, Karthik
₹1,330 INR in 40 days
0.0
0.0

I am a DevOps Engineer with 4 years of experience in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, and CI/CD automation. I have hands-on experience in deploying and managing scalable cloud infrastructure, automating build and deployment pipelines, and monitoring production environments using Prometheus and Grafana. I can efficiently support infrastructure management, application deployments, troubleshooting, and automation tasks with a focus on reliability and performance.
₹1,200 INR in 20 days
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0.0

Hi, Solid fit — this is the kind of ongoing Linux work I handle regularly on traditional hosted environments. What you’d get: • Pre-task backup check before anything runs • Ansible/bash for all changes — committed to your private repo • Lean monitoring stack (Prometheus + Grafana or Netdata) sized for single-server • Security hardening with Lynis, Fail2ban, UFW — proactive, not reactive • Short post-task report: actions taken, metrics, next steps Critical patches within 24 h, everything else within 48 h. If I spot something during routine work, I flag it before it becomes a problem. Happy to start with a one-time audit so you can assess quality before reserving monthly hours. Message me and we can go from there.
₹900 INR in 26 days
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With my robust skill set in DevOps, particularly using Ansible, I will provide the kind of top-tier support your Linux-based server needs. My 4+ years' experience in building and managing scalable cloud infrastructure will greatly come into play here. In my previous roles, I have handled end-to-end DevOps workflows to the effect that the efficiency of not just the server but the entire microservices environment were significantly improved. More importantly, your project's thrust areas align perfectly with my expertise. I am a proven master at system updates and patch management - the necessary distro updates and kernel patches won't be a burden for me. Additionally, my familiarity with lightweight alternatives such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix and Nagios among others means I'm capable of undertaking performance monitoring and security-hardening tasks effectively well.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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