Ask HN: How can I outsource DevOps?

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Outsource DevOps tasks to free up time and focus on core development, using platforms like Upwork or Fiverr

intermediate Published 5 Feb 2013
Action Steps
  1. Post a task on Upwork or Fiverr to find a freelancer for DevOps work
  2. Configure a managed service like AWS Managed Services or Google Cloud Managed Services
  3. Research and compare prices for different outsourcing options
  4. Evaluate the security and reliability of potential outsourcing platforms
  5. Test and interview potential freelancers or services before committing
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps engineers and developers can benefit from outsourcing routine tasks to focus on high-priority projects, and entrepreneurs can also use these services to manage their infrastructure

Key Insight

💡 Outsourcing DevOps tasks can help reduce time spent on routine infrastructure management and increase focus on high-priority projects

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🚀 Outsource DevOps tasks and free up time for core development! 🤔 Use platforms like Upwork or Fiverr to find freelancers

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Outsource DevOps tasks to free up time and focus on core development, using platforms like Upwork or Fiverr

Full Article

I'm wasting too much time dealing with setting up EC2 instances, configuring servers, etc. I'm sure those things are trivial for a lot of people who do them for a living, so it seems like a good thing to outsource. But I'm not sure where to go. oDesk? Elance? Or are there sites that specialize in this? My ideal service would be some kind of crowdsourced technical support marketplace: I post the task I need done and people can then bid on it. Or maybe just a service that I pay $50 a month to take care of whatever problem I encounter. Alternatively, if anybody reading this wants to become my "help, why is this thing not working!?" person feel free to get in touch via my profile.
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