I’m ready to move my application from local development to a live Linux environment and need an experienced admin to finish the setup and provide ongoing support. Initial scope for this engagement: • Provision a fresh VPS (provider already chosen) with whichever mainstream distro—Ubuntu, CentOS, or Debian—you feel is best. • Install and configure the essential stack we agree on during kickoff (likely Nginx or Apache plus a relational database). • Apply basic security hardening: create non-root users, set up SSH keys, enable a firewall, and schedule automatic updates. • Supply concise notes or scripts so the build can be reproduced easily. Once the server is running smoothly, I’d like to retain you for regular maintenance and quick troubleshooting, so clarity and automation matter. Please outline your approach, timeline, and any key questions in your proposal.