DirectAdmin Control Panel Specialist & Server Optimizer Jul 27, 2025 - MidLevel $3,000.00 Fixed Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled DirectAdmin expert to perform a complete installation, configuration, and optimization of the DirectAdmin control panel on our production servers. This project is crucial for establishing a robust, secure, and high-performance web hosting environment that can efficiently manage multiple websites, email accounts, and databases for our clients, ensuring a smooth and reliable hosting experience. Responsibilities: * Execute a fresh, secure installation of DirectAdmin on a designated Linux server (CentOS/AlmaLinux/Ubuntu preferred). * Configure essential services that integrate with DirectAdmin, including Apache/Nginx (as reverse proxy), PHP-FPM, MySQL/MariaDB, and Exim/Dovecot for email. * Set up initial administrative accounts and ensure the DirectAdmin panel itself is secured with SSL/TLS. * Hosting Environment Setup: o Configure user packages, reseller accounts, and individual user accounts within DirectAdmin. o Set up domain creation,



DNS management (including SPF, DKIM, DMARC records), and SSL certificate provisioning (e.g., Let's Encrypt) for hosted domains. o Configure FTP access, cron jobs, and database management for end-users. * Security & Performance Optimization: * Implement advanced security measures, including firewall configuration (e.g., CSF/LFD), brute-force protection (e.g., Fail2Ban), and regular security updates for all server components. * Optimize server performance for high traffic, including web server tuning, PHP optimization, and database caching strategies. * Configure automated daily/weekly backups for all DirectAdmin accounts (files, databases, emails). * Ensure proper resource limits and isolation for hosted accounts. * Migration & Documentation (if applicable): o If required, perform seamless migration of existing websites and data from a previous hosting environment to the new DirectAdmin setup with min

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