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I need a cloud-hosted Linux environment focused on Compute—think clean, reliable virtual machines that I can spin up quickly for day-to-day development and testing. The exact provider is noted in my brief as “linux cloud,” so I’m flexible and happy to follow your recommendation or proceed with whichever platform you feel will deliver the smoothest experience (AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, Azure VMs, or a comparable service). Here’s what I expect: • A base image (Ubuntu or similar) launched in the cloud and secured with SSH key authentication. • Clear, reusable steps—Terraform, Ansible playbooks, or a straightforward manual guide—for creating, scaling, and tearing down the instances. • Basic hardening: firewall rules, user management, swap configuration if needed, and a quick script for package updates. • A concise hand-off document showing how to log in, modify resources, and monitor instance health. If you can introduce a consultant forLinux VM setup with these essentials, let’s get started.
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Hi there, I’ve carefully reviewed your need for a clean, reliable cloud-hosted Linux environment tailored for day-to-day development and testing. I am confident in delivering a secure, scalable VM setup optimized for rapid spin-ups. • Deploy a base Ubuntu image on a suitable platform (AWS EC2, GCP, or Azure) with SSH key authentication. • Provide reusable Terraform and Ansible configurations for creating, scaling, and tearing down instances. • Implement essential hardening including firewall setup, user management, swap optimization, and package update scripts. • Deliver a clear, concise hand-off document covering login, resource modification, and monitoring best practices. **Skills:** ✅ Linux VM provisioning & hardening with Ubuntu ✅ Terraform & Ansible automation for cloud infrastructure ✅ Cloud platforms: AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, Azure VMs ✅ Secure SSH key management and firewall configuration ✅ Documentation and operational hand-off **Certificates:** ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ cPanel® & WHM Certified CWSA-2 I’m ready to start immediately and ensure you receive a smooth, repeatable deployment with expert guidance. Which cloud platform do you prefer or would you like my recommendation based on cost-efficiency and performance? Best regards,
₹18,300 INR in 3 days
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With over 11 years of extensive experience in network and system administration, I am well-versed in all aspects of Linux virtual machine environment setup and management. My hands-on skills span across multiple platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP—which align perfectly with your project needs. Having worked on various projects, you can trust me to leverage this experience, ensure every setup step is detailed and reusable as desired. Furthermore, I have expert knowledge of Terraform and Ansible for automating instance creation, scaling and teardown, a skill crucial for your project. Security is a top priority; therefore, I'll meticulously harden the base image through SSH key authentication, firewall rules configuration, user management as well as package update script for streamlined maintenance. As a bonus, I'll share concise yet comprehensive hand-off documentation that includes how to log in, modify resources and monitor instance health. Lastly, my expertise isn't limited to just infrastructure set up but also ongoing resource management. Through my Azure and AWS cloud administration experience, I will help you keep tabs on resource utilization ensuring optimal efficiency and cost management throughout the project lifecycle. Choose me for a seamless Linux VM environment setup that blends speediness with reliability!
₹25,000 INR in 1 day
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linux cloud 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
₹12,500 INR in 1 day
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Hi there, I have over 10 years work experience with linux and server management as well as config mgmt (ansible, puppet, etc.), IaC (terraform, cdk, cfn) and I think I can definitely help you out. Ping me! Cheers
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi i'm Ashish, i'm a DevOps Engineer with more than 4 years of experience with Linux & AWS I can surely help you out with your this project please share more details in chat so that we can start immediately, i'm waiting for your reply Thanks
₹12,999 INR in 1 day
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** THIS IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC BID ** Hello, Im a Linux System Administrator and Architect with extensive experience around Ubuntu, Centos and AlmaLinux, what you require is a basic linux vm that can be ready it minutes and remains secure, this is a fairly easy task to achieve, the charge will be fixed at 14999.99 INR for setting a basic, secure vm with appropriate firewall rules, the timeline can be about 1-2 hour to complete, please drop me a message with your exact requirements to proceed further, Thank you!
₹14,999.99 INR in 1 day
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Hi, I can help you set up a reliable Linux cloud VM for development and testing on AWS, GCP, Azure, or any preferred platform. I will launch a secure Ubuntu instance with SSH access, apply basic security settings, and provide easy steps to create, manage, and remove servers. Clear handover documentation will be included for smooth daily use. I have over five years of experience as a systems administrator, working with Linux distributions like CentOS, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, and Windows servers. I manage WHM/cPanel, CWP, Plesk, Virtualmin, Hestia, and VestaCP, along with AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure, Docker, and Docker-Compose. My expertise includes DNS management, mail servers (Zimbra, Postfix, Exim, Office 365, Google Workspace), and web servers such as Apache and Nginx and also configure Streaming Server ( WebRTC, Nginx-RTMP, ). I also handle WordPress, Magento, Laravel, Node.js, and PHP applications. I have strong experience working with databases like MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, as well as integrating and managing Cloudflare services. My skills also cover proficient management of email services and web hosting. Kindly chat once. Thanks, Virendra P
₹13,000 INR in 1 day
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Hi, Senior Linux Admin from Germany here. I highly suggest to use Hetzner Cloud as their instances are much cheaper. Get in touch with me and I'll help you out. - Joshua
₹15,000 INR in 1 day
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Hello, I can set up a clean, secure Linux cloud VM environment tailored for fast development and testing. I’ll recommend the best-fit provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar) or work with your preferred platform to deliver a smooth, reliable compute setup. I’ll launch a hardened Ubuntu-based image with SSH key access, apply sensible firewall and user controls, configure swap if needed, and ensure the system is lightweight and stable. You’ll get clear, reusable steps—either via Terraform/Ansible or a simple manual workflow—to create, scale, and tear down instances confidently. I’ll also provide a concise hand-off guide covering access, resource changes, and basic health monitoring so you can manage everything independently. Ready to get started right away.
₹18,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello Sir, I have read your requirements carefully and I am confident that I can setup EC2 instance on AWS and create & guide a straightforward manual guide. I am a server administrator & full stack developer with 5+ years of experience in Server Setup like ( AWS, Hostinger VPS, Dedicated Server ). I can handle process end to end securely. Regards & Thanks Jitendra Sharma
₹25,000 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I have over 15 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, managing cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. I have set up a flexible infrastructure for you that allows you to start development at any time and stop resources once the work is done, helping you save costs. I will provide you with simple commands that you can run from your system to quickly start or stop the instances. Best regards, Rahul Kumar
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
1.5
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As a full-stack development team with a deep understanding of front and backend technologies, we are well-equipped to tackle your Linux VM environment project. We understand the importance of creating a clean, reliable virtual machine setup that's easily scalable for your daily development and testing needs. With regards to the usage of precise tools like Terraform, Ansible playbooks, or manual procedures, our expertise and experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in particular will guarantee clear and reusable steps for creating, scaling, and tearing down instances. We place a premium on security as well - ensuring SSH key authentication is definitely within our wheelhouse. Moreover, our experience with Ubuntu and Linux is extensive; these are not just unfamiliar territories for us. Finally, we are committed to delivering concise yet comprehensive hand-off documentation so you'll be able to manage, update and monitor your instances effortlessly. Partnering with us would mean getting excellent results within your timeframe and exceeding your expectations. Let's get started!
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I can set up a clean, cloud-based Linux VM environment that’s secure, repeatable, and easy for you to manage. I’ve done similar setups on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and can recommend the best option
₹12,500 INR in 1 day
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Hello, I am a Senior Site Reliability Engineer and Kubestronaut with over 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure. I specialize in building "infrastructure-as-code" (IaC) solutions that are secure, reproducible, and easy to manage. I have a proven track record of provisioning 40+ automated server environments using Ansible and Terraform, and I can recommend the best platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) based on your budget. What I will deliver: Automated Provisioning: Terraform scripts for instant instance creation (Ubuntu/Debian). System Hardening: Ansible playbooks for SSH security, firewall rules, and user management. Maintenance Scripts: Custom scripts for automated package updates and health monitoring. Hand-off Docs: Concise documentation and architectural diagrams for easy management. Why my background fits: Proven Reliability: I have managed clusters for 8+ projects, achieving 99.9% uptime. Security Focused: As a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), I ensure every VM is hardened from day one. Efficiency: My automation strategies have previously reduced deployment times by 75%. I am available to start immediately. Let’s discuss your daily workload so I can provide a platform recommendation. Best regards, Ye Min Phyo Senior SRE | Kubestronaut
₹25,000 INR in 4 days
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Hello, I can set up a clean, secure, cloud-hosted Linux compute environment tailored for day-to-day development and testing, using the platform that best fits your needs (AWS EC2, Azure VMs, Google Compute Engine, or similar). I’ll recommend the smoothest option based on simplicity, cost, and reliability. The scope includes launching an Ubuntu-based VM secured with SSH key authentication, basic hardening (firewall rules, user management, swap configuration, and update scripts), and clear, reusable setup steps via Terraform, Ansible, or a simple manual guide. A concise handover document will be provided covering login, scaling, teardown, and instance health monitoring. Best regards, Rajasekar K Cloud & Linux Infrastructure Consultant
₹20,000 INR in 2 days
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I can deliver a clean, secure Linux cloud environment using AWS EC2 with Ubuntu, SSH key authentication, and basic hardening. The setup will be fully reproducible using Terraform, including firewall rules, user management, and update scripts. I’ll also provide a concise hand-off document covering access, scaling, and monitoring. I’ve worked with AWS and Linux environments in real production setups and can ensure the environment is simple, reliable, and easy to maintain.
₹25,000 INR in 4 days
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Hi , Sandeep Sharma this side I am a senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience. I can definitely help in building this project using ansible playbooks. You can reach out to me here or on my email sandeepsharma93993@gmail
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello Buddy, I’ve reviewed your project requirements and I can confirm that I will deliver the solution by deploying the Azure virtual machines using ARM templates. This approach ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance with best practices. Here’s how I will handle it: Requirement Understanding: I will capture all configuration details such as VM size, OS image, networking, storage, and security rules. Solution Design: I will build a parameterized ARM template that defines the VM infrastructure, including resource groups, virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, and storage accounts. Deployment: Using the ARM template, I will deploy the VM in a single, controlled operation. This guarantees that every environment is identical and reduces manual errors. Security & Access Control: Role assignments and NSG rules will be embedded in the template to enforce least‑privilege access and secure connectivity. Monitoring & Backup: I will extend the template to include diagnostics, monitoring agents, and backup policies so the VM is protected and observable from day one. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: I will provide clear documentation of the template structure, parameters, and deployment steps so your team can reuse or modify it confidently in the future. Looking forward to connecting with you—let’s get started.
₹15,000 INR in 2 days
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I have a similar approach environment running for me in aws and gcp for my vscode remote setup, this way I can work from anywhere in the world. I think I might be able to help.
₹35,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I have over 5 years of experience as a DevOps specialist. I'm experienced with Linux, Windows, AWS, Docker Desktop, etc. I can help you write Terraform code to build an AWS EC2 Linux system with full security groups, domains, SSL, SSH, and if needed, I can create additional AWS services using Terraform. The Terraform code is reusable.
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