Project Description
I already have an Ubuntu 24.04 VPS online and a domain pointed to it. What I need is a clean, non-Docker install of Seafile Pro that sits behind an Nginx reverse proxy, secured with a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. The finished system must reflect Seafile’s own performance recommendations (database backend, caching choices, worker counts, system limits, etc.) so that it can scale without surprises.
Besides a running instance reachable at https://mydomain (I’ll supply the exact FQDN), the real deliverable is the documentation: every command, file edit, and systemd unit you run or create, captured step-by-step so I can rebuild the stack on another server later. Word is perfect, though a PDF export is fine as well.
I’m not certain how deep a troubleshooting section should go, so feel free to recommend what you normally include—common upgrade pitfalls, log locations, and quick fixes for the usual “502” or “SSL renewal” issues would probably be enough.
Key points you’ll cover
• Ubuntu 24.04, rootless best practices where sensible
• Nginx configured as reverse proxy for Seafile services, with automatic Let’s Encrypt renewal
• Seafile Pro latest version, non-Docker, systemd-managed
• MariaDB SQL setup
• Performance tweaks exactly as Seafile’s docs outline
• Backup hooks for data and database (brief outline is fine)
Acceptance criteria
1. Seafile Pro login page loads securely over HTTPS on my domain.
2. All system services start automatically after reboot.
3. Delivered documentation rebuilds the environment end-to-end when followed on a fresh 24.04 VM.
Let me know any prerequisites you’ll need from me (license files, DNS details, firewall access) and whether you suggest adding more troubleshooting coverage before we begin.