I need to hire someone who is familiar with LAMP and with the environment of an [login to view URL] VPS (virtual private server), who can quickly answer basic questions and help me resolve issues. (For example, how do I actually change a MySQL system variable? Why can't I save a script config file that I've edited? How do I log into the server as "root"?)
I don't care where you're located, as long as you are available during reasonable hours, and can communicate effectively in English, and can connect to my computer using an app such as Yakkle or GoToMeeting. I must be able to speak with you by telephone (a US phone number only), or via Skype or another free VOIP solution.
You must also be able to provide useful answers (examples of unacceptable answers to the above questions: "just set the variable" or "edit the config file" or "you need to change the permissions").
I'm trying to use a script (Datafeed Studio, but you need not be familiar with this script) that runs only on LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) -- but I am extremely unfamiliar with LAMP, and I am finding that it is taking me HOURS to get each trivial piece of information about how to make very simple changes.
I will ONLY work with someone who speaks English fluently. Do NOT reply if Americans often ask you to repeat or rephrase your sentences.
In your bid, clearly identify YOUR experience and expertise (do NOT identify the "aggregate experience" of a group of people -- only the experience and expertise of the single person I will be dealing with).
Payment will be through the ScriptLance system.
Your bid is for TEN hours of your time (representing 10 hours that you are on the telephone actually working with me - no "travel time," "setup time," or "research/preparation" time); please specify any "minimum increment" and scheduling requirements. (I assume that I'll need to use the entire 10 hours within 5-7 days, and we'll then negotiate to extend our relationship.)