Expert Linux admin wanted for a short (weekender) project
 

Expert Linux admin wanted for a short (weekender) project.

This is a colo-to-linode migration project. The colo box is under WHM and cPanel. Linode is going to be a naked apache box.

1. Configure new linode with apache, php, mysql, phpmyadmin, (possibly) a control panel such as webmin and/or usermin, Subversion server, an ftp server, an ssh service, other secondary software (more on that below in #2).

2. Migrate from a co-located box about a dozen fairly uniform websites. Test to make sure all websites run adequately on the new server, should there be incompatibilities, additional software required, make a recommendation whether to correct the website or update (up- or down- grade) linode server software. And, of course, subsequently implement software adjustment or installation.

My expectation is to find someone with at least ten years of diverse *nix experience, sharp, responsible, meticulous and self-motivated.

Must be US-based, sorry I can't do overseas for this one.

Propose your rate and indicate a ballpark time estimate of how long it might take you to do this job. Not expecting precision, but some idea (hours? days? weeks?) would be much appreciated. If you prefer a lump sum arrangement that would work for me as well. As you see I'm pretty flexible :^)

Hi rzen,

My name is Philip Wernersbach, and I am an experienced Unix Environment Specialist, and I know everything about Linux, from the kernel up. I even have my own real time Linux distribution named Pack4Linux. I have extensive real world experience with setting up Linux boxes, including servers. I can do this project in a weekend. Please email me at philip <dot> wernersbach <at> gmail <dot> com so that I can send you my resume and discuss this project further.

Sincerely,
Phil

Hi Phil,

Please check your email.

phil, you seem like an excellent resource for some proprietary work. would you send me your resume for review and possible allocation?

Shouldn't we be a bit cautious about someone who knows "everything about Linux"? Just a thought but it's your money...

you are right!
 

but i am looking for a consultant who can answer most questions.

Do you really believe his self-proclaimed omniscience?

... Would you like to buy a bridge?