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Automated Linux Server Backups: Files and Databases, Offsite, Tested

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I set up encrypted, automatic, offsite backups for your server's files and databases, and I prove they work by restoring one in front of you. Backups you have never restored are only hope.

What's included

  • restic (or borg) backups, encrypted before they leave the server
  • MySQL/MariaDB and PostgreSQL dumps done safely, without passwords on the command line
  • Offsite storage: Backblaze B2, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Wasabi or another server
  • systemd timer or cron schedule with daily/weekly/monthly retention
  • Alert if a backup fails or stops running
  • A tested restore and a one-page restore guide

Who this is for

  • Any VPS running a website, store or SaaS
  • You rely on your host's snapshots only
  • You need backups for compliance or a client contract

What I need from you

  • SSH access
  • Which folders and databases matter
  • A storage account (I can help you pick one)

How it works

  1. Message me with what you need. The first consultation is free.
  2. I confirm the scope and a fixed price before any work starts.
  3. I do the work and keep you updated in the chat.
  4. You review it, and I hand over notes, access and anything I changed.

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Questions

How much does storage cost?

For most small sites it is a few dollars a month. Backups are deduplicated, so daily copies do not use daily full size.

Can you back up Docker volumes?

Yes, including database containers, with dumps taken in a consistent state.

What you'll get

  • Production-ready implementation tailored to your goals
  • Clean, maintainable code following modern best practices
  • Deployment to secure infrastructure with monitoring
  • Handover with documentation and full access

Tech stack & tooling

  • Ubuntu and Debian servers
  • Nginx, SSL and firewalls
  • Security hardening and updates
  • Backups, migrations and cron jobs

How we'll work together

We start with a short requirements discussion, agree on scope and milestones, then move through implementation, review and handover. You get clear visibility into progress and a stable deployment at the end.

Fixed price

$99

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Process

From idea to production

A transparent, predictable process focused on shipping real value, not surprises.

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    Free consultation

    We talk through your goals, users, timeline and budget, and I flag risks early.

  2. 2

    Scope & quote

    Written proposal

    You get a written scope, milestones and a fixed price. No work starts until you agree.

  3. 3

    Build & iterate

    Regular check-ins

    Small increments with regular check-ins, so you can see progress and steer early.

  4. 4

    Launch & support

    Handover + docs

    Production deployment with monitoring, documentation and optional ongoing support.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before we start.

Still have a question?

Ask directly, I reply within 24 hours.

What kind of projects do you take on?

SaaS products, business web apps, dashboards and APIs, plus DevOps and Linux work: deployments, CI/CD, server setup and maintenance. I take on new builds as well as existing codebases.

How much does a project cost?

It depends on scope. Fixed-scope packages with starting prices are listed on the Services page. For custom work I send a fixed quote after a free discovery call, so you know the price before any work starts.

How long does a typical project take?

Small fixes and deployments usually take days; a full web app or MVP takes weeks. Every proposal includes a timeline with milestones, so you know what ships when.

How do payments work?

We agree on scope and price first, and no advance is needed to start the conversation. Fixed-scope services can be paid securely online by card. Larger projects are split into milestones agreed up front.

Can you work on my existing codebase or servers?

Yes. I regularly fix bugs, improve performance, add features and migrate infrastructure on existing projects. We usually start with a short review so the estimate is based on the real code.

Do you work with clients outside Bangladesh?

Yes. I work remotely with clients worldwide, schedule calls around your time zone and reply to messages within 24 hours.

What happens after launch?

You get a handover with documentation and full access to your code, servers and accounts. Ongoing maintenance and support are available if you want someone to keep things running.