Linux Server Setup, aaPanel, AWS EC2 & DevOps Deployment Services
End-to-end cloud server configuration, aaPanel installation, AWS EC2 provisioning, free SSL certificates, domain DNS mapping, and production application deployments.
Setting up a reliable cloud server shouldn't be a roadblock for your business or software project. While cloud providers and VPS hosts offer immense computing power, navigating terminal commands, firewall configurations, DNS records, web server blocks, and database permissions can quickly become overwhelming. A single misconfigured parameter or unmaintained security group can lead to server crashes, database lockouts, or vulnerability to malicious traffic.
I provide practical, end-to-end server setup and DevOps deployment services for developers, agencies, and business owners. Whether you need a fresh Ubuntu or Debian server provisioned, an AWS EC2 instance properly secured with elastic IP and security groups, aaPanel installed for hassle-free visual hosting management, or automated Let's Encrypt SSL certificates configured, I handle the foundational system administration tasks cleanly and reliably.
From pointing your domain name via Cloudflare or your registrar to configuring Nginx reverse proxies, Supervisor queue daemons, and PM2 process managers, I ensure your application environment is fast, stable, and ready for production traffic. I focus on practical solutions that you can easily maintain without expensive ongoing cloud overhead.
Key Specializations
AWS EC2 & Cloud VPS Provisioning
Setting up and configuring Linux instances on AWS EC2, DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, or Hetzner. I configure SSH key authentication, Elastic IPs, volume attachments, and strict security groups.
aaPanel & Control Panel Installation
Installing and securing aaPanel on your VPS for a clean, visual web hosting control center. Setting up LNMP/LAMP stacks, phpMyAdmin, FTP, and intuitive multi-website management.
Free SSL Certificate & Auto-Renewal Setup
Installing free SSL/TLS certificates using Let's Encrypt Certbot with automated renewal cron jobs. Configuring Cloudflare SSL modes (Flexible / Full Strict) and forcing HTTPS redirects.
Nginx & Apache Web Server Tuning
Configuring high-performance Nginx server blocks and virtual hosts. Setting up reverse proxies for Node.js/Next.js/Python apps, Gzip compression, client upload limits, and HTTP/2.
Domain DNS & Nameserver Configuration
Mapping domain DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT) with Cloudflare, Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Route 53. Ensuring fast global propagation and setting up DDoS proxy protection.
Database Server & phpMyAdmin Setup
Installing and securing MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis. Creating dedicated database users, restricting external network access, and configuring phpMyAdmin or Adminer for GUI management.
Process Managers & Task Scheduling
Setting up PM2 to keep Node.js / Next.js apps running with auto-restart on boot, Supervisor for Laravel background queue workers, and Linux cron jobs for automated tasks.
Basic Server Security & Firewall Hardening
Securing your server against common attacks. I configure UFW firewall rules, disable root password logins, set up SSH key pairs, and configure Fail2ban to block brute-force attempts.
Proven Track Record
Across my software engineering career and freelance client work, I routinely configure cloud servers, containerize applications, and manage production hosting environments. I have deployed high-traffic Laravel platforms, Next.js web applications, and database clusters on AWS EC2, DigitalOcean, and dedicated VPS servers.
- AWS EC2 Production Setup: Provisioned and hardened Ubuntu 22.04 LTS EC2 instances on AWS with custom security groups, elastic IP assignment, and Nginx reverse proxy routing.
- aaPanel Multi-Site Hosting: Configured aaPanel environments for client agencies, enabling intuitive one-click deployments of multiple PHP, Laravel, and WordPress websites on a single VPS.
- Zero-Downtime SSL Automation: Configured automated Let's Encrypt Certbot SSL renewal scripts and Cloudflare proxy SSL rules across multiple client web portals.
- Queue Worker & Process Daemon: Configured Linux Supervisor and PM2 process managers to keep background workers and Node.js applications continuously running with automatic crash recovery.
My Development Process
Requirements & Infrastructure Planning
We discuss your application requirements, expected traffic, and budget. I recommend the optimal cloud provider (AWS EC2, DigitalOcean, Hetzner) and server specifications.
Server Provisioning & Security Hardening
I provision the Linux OS, create non-root administrative users, configure SSH key-pair authentication, disable password login, and set up UFW firewall rules.
Control Panel & Runtime Installation
I install aaPanel (or configure headless Nginx/Apache), set up the desired PHP and Node.js versions, and install and secure MySQL/PostgreSQL databases.
Domain DNS & SSL Certificate Setup
I map your domain DNS records via Cloudflare or your registrar, generate free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, and configure automated certificate renewal.
Application Deployment & Final Handover
I deploy your codebase (Laravel, Next.js, Node, WordPress), configure `.env` variables, test web routes, set up process managers/cron jobs, and deliver a clear access handover.
Technical Stack
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