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NOTICE: I am currently working full-time as a web developer and system
administrator at
Platinum Synergy Group
in Kitchener and am no longer taking on outside client projects.
If you would still like to contact me, please fill in
my contact form. Thank-you!
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Welcome!
My name is Marko Vidberg and I am a freelance Linux and open-source software
consultant.
I provide PHP/MySQL web development services as well as
assistance to small businesses requiring help with the
administration of their Linux servers and installation / configuration of
server software.
I have been involved with computers since 1985 and the Internet since
1995. I have a wide breadth of knowledge in the computer field.
I have a university degree in computer science and have numerous years of
work experience
in Linux server administration, programming, web development, database administration, networking,
hardware solutions, technical support, support team management and
consultation.
My rate ranges between CAD $40/hour to $100/hour depending on the type of work
and timeframe required.
Most software installations only take
between 15 and 30 minutes while web site development projects could
take months. Time estimates for jobs will be provided beforehand.
Repeat clients gain access to my support ticket system.
CONTACT ME!
My Resume
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Examples Of Problems And Solutions
Problem:
My server is responding very slowly and my hosting provider is telling me
there is an unusual amount of traffic to my server. Do I have a hacker in
the system?
My solution:
After gaining appropriate access to your server, I check all
currently running processes and logs for suspicious activity.
I then download and run the latest versions of root-kit detection software
and inspect the usual places for hacker droppings.
Depending on results of testing, clean up actions
and further recommendations will be made.
Problem:
The file upload functionality on my PHP web site is not accepting files
larger than 2MB but I don't see an option in my Plesk control panel for
adjusting this!
My solution:
After gaining appropriate access to your server, I go and
make modifications in the php system configuration file. If this change
is required on one site only, changes will need to be made to the php
configuration file for that site only.
Problem:
I need to get a blog up and running but I am unfamiliar with using the
command line to set it up. Can you help?
My solution:
After gaining appropriate access to your server, I download and install the
requested version of the software. After some initial configuration and
testing of the system, I show you how to get started with the rest of the
configuration and personalization.
Problem:
I have a secondary server to which I would like to send automated backups to
but I don't have a clue on how to go about setting that up.
My solution:
If you do not have any backup software in mind, I would write custom scripts
that create compressed incremental backups of your data and then transfers
them to your secondary server. Finally, I would show you how to retrieve
and uncompress archived data when needed.
Problem:
I need to move a website from one server to another with a minimal amount
of down time. What is the best way to do this?
My solution:
After analyzing the difficulties that may arise when your particular site is
moved, I make a plan of action which would involve getting the site
completely copied and only then making changes to the DNS settings so that
site visitors will not see any errors. After DNS changes have propagated
and all traffic is flowing to the new server, the old site can be safely
turned off.
Need help similiar to the examples above?
Contact me!
Note that all assistance will require appropriate access to your server.
This usually means SSH shell access or FTP access. The account that I log
in with will also need the appropriate permissions to make changes as
required to complete the job. I recommend that a temporary account be made
which you can later delete... this protects both you and me.
