Server builds & migrations
New Linux servers set up cleanly, or existing ones moved to newer hardware, a new host or the cloud.
Linux servers · Omaha, NE & remote
Most of the world runs on Linux. Your business can too.
Linux powers the majority of web servers and cloud infrastructure, and every one of the world's 500 fastest supercomputers. I build and look after stable, secure Linux servers for your business, and package applications in Docker containers with automated builds from Git so they deploy the same way every time.
- Linux
- Docker
- Docker Compose
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- Gitea Actions
Linux services
What I can do for your servers
Well-built servers first, with containers and automation where they make life easier.
Patching & security
Servers kept up to date and set up security-first, with least-privilege access and only the needed services exposed.
Backups & recovery
Automated backups that are tested regularly, and a written plan for getting back up if something fails.
Docker containers
Applications and self-hosted tools packaged with Docker and Docker Compose so they run the same way everywhere.
Git & CI/CD
Git workflows plus GitHub Actions or Gitea Actions pipelines that build, test and deploy every change automatically.
Troubleshooting & automation
Fixing slow or failing servers, and scripting the routine jobs so they happen reliably without anyone remembering to.
Experience
Servers, containers and Git in daily use
I run Linux servers, deploy applications with Docker and Docker Compose, and automate builds and releases from Git with GitHub Actions and Gitea Actions as part of my everyday software engineering work.
Security comes first in every design, shaped by over 20 years in regulated industries with HIPAA and PCI requirements. Read more about me.
FAQ
Linux server questions
Short answers to what clients ask most often.
Why run business servers on Linux?
Most of the world already does. Linux powers the majority of web servers and cloud infrastructure, and every one of the world's 500 fastest supercomputers. It is stable, secure, well supported and free of per-server license fees, which makes it a strong choice for small and mid-sized businesses too.
Can you take over an existing Linux server?
Yes. I start by documenting what the server runs and how, bring it up to date, set up tested backups, and then either maintain it or migrate it to a cleaner setup.
Why containerize applications with Docker?
Docker packages an application with everything it needs, so it runs the same way on a laptop, a server or the cloud. Deployments become repeatable, upgrades and rollbacks get easier, and each service is isolated from the others.
Do I need Kubernetes?
Most small and mid-sized businesses do not. Docker Compose on one or a few well-run Linux servers is simpler, cheaper and easier to maintain. I recommend the simplest setup that meets your reliability needs.
Do you work with Git, GitHub Actions and Gitea Actions?
Yes. I use Git every day for source control and branching workflows, and I build CI/CD pipelines with both GitHub Actions and Gitea Actions that build, test and deploy every change automatically.
How do you keep servers secure?
Security comes first in every design: minimal installed software, regular patching, least-privilege access, key-based logins, firewalls that expose only what is needed, and backups that are actually tested.
Contact
Let's talk about your project
Have a server nobody wants to touch, or an application that's hard to deploy? Send a quick note and I'll get back to you within one business day.
Email me Omaha, Nebraska · Remote across the US