Environment and hosting plan
Review the application’s runtime, data stores and background workers. Select an appropriate hosting approach and define environment boundaries, configuration ownership and access requirements.
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Infrastructure & DevOps
I help turn a working application into a repeatable, maintainable deployment. The focus is a clear release process, useful monitoring and a documented way to recover when something goes wrong.
The right fit
What is Infrastructure & DevOps?
Infrastructure and DevOps connects application development with the systems that run it. Hosting is only one part: configuration, deployments, database changes, logs and recovery all affect reliability. I work with Docker, Linux and cloud services to build an operating setup that fits the application and the people maintaining it.
Who this service is for
For teams launching their first production application, businesses replacing manual server updates, and products whose deployment or monitoring setup has become difficult to trust.
Typical projects
- A documented production environment for a new web application.
- Automated build and deployment workflows for an existing codebase.
- Hosting migrations and operational reviews of live applications.
From scope to handover
What’s included
The exact deliverables are agreed around your project. These are the core areas of the service.
Repeatable delivery
Configure builds, containers and deployment automation for the agreed platform. Release checks and a rollback approach are documented, including the limitations introduced by database migrations.
Monitoring and recovery
Set up relevant health checks, logs and alerts so failures can be investigated. Backup and restore procedures are scoped around the application’s data, with recovery verification included when agreed.
Operational documentation
Provide a runbook for deployment, configuration changes and common incidents. The handover identifies account ownership, recurring platform costs and maintenance responsibilities.
How we work together
Clear decisions, working increments and an agreed release scope.
- 01
Review the system
Map application dependencies, current hosting and the main operational risks.
- 02
Plan the environment
Agree on hosting, access, release controls and recovery requirements.
- 03
Automate delivery
Configure builds, deployment workflows and the visibility needed to inspect failures.
- 04
Rehearse and hand over
Verify the release process and document recovery steps and ongoing ownership.
Tools for the job
Selected to fit your requirements and existing systems.
- Docker
- Linux
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Vercel
- GitHub Actions
Plan with clarity
Budget, timing and getting started
What shapes the estimate?
The estimate depends on the number of services, existing infrastructure, deployment targets and recovery requirements. A single application has different needs from a system with workers and several databases. Cloud bills, third-party subscriptions and ongoing on-call coverage are separate items to agree explicitly.
What to bring to the first conversation
Share the deployment process, a diagram or list of services, and the problems you have seen during releases. Expected usage, existing cloud accounts and recovery priorities help define a practical operating setup. Access can be arranged with appropriate permissions once the scope is agreed.
Explore my project portfolio for examples of my work, or send your project brief to discuss the fit.
Before we begin
Infrastructure & DevOps FAQs
Do I need containers for every application?
No. A managed application platform may be the simplest option for a suitable workload. Containers are useful when runtime consistency, portability or separate services justify them. The hosting choice should reflect the application and the team’s operating capacity.
Can you migrate an existing application to new hosting?
Yes. A migration starts with an inventory of runtime dependencies, data, DNS and external integrations. The plan should include data transfer, verification and a rollback path. Downtime expectations depend on the system and are agreed before the move.
Does this include 24/7 monitoring and incident response?
Monitoring setup and ongoing incident response are different services. I can configure checks and alerts within the project. Continuous coverage, response times and maintenance responsibilities require a separate agreement and should not be assumed from the initial setup.
How do you approach backups?
The backup plan starts with which data needs protection and how much loss or downtime the business can tolerate. Retention, storage access and restoration steps are documented. A successful backup job alone does not prove that the application can be restored.
Ready to start?