AlmaLinux cPanel WHM Complete Setup

I’m bringing a brand-new AlmaLinux 10 server online and need it turned into a fully featured hosting node. The stack is fixed: cPanel/WHM as the control panel, CloudLinux for multi-tenant isolation, LiteSpeed as the web-server engine, and WHMCS to handle billing and automation.

Once I provide root SSH access to the fresh machine, your job is to:

• Install and license each component (cPanel/WHM, CloudLinux, LiteSpeed, WHMCS)
• Link CloudLinux to cPanel so CageFS, PHP Selector, and LVE limits are active
• Compile/enable LiteSpeed via the WHM plugin and set it as the default handler
• Deploy WHMCS under a secure URL, tie it into WHM for account provisioning, and confirm cron is working
• Apply basic security hardening (firewall rules, SSH tweaks, CSF/LFD, and a quick malware scan)
• Configure hostname, rDNS, and two private name-server zones
• Hand over a short verification report so I can see services, versions, and key URLs at a glance

Acceptance criteria: every component must report licensed/active status, WHMCS must complete a test account creation, and a quick Benchmark from WHM should show LiteSpeed running.

If you’ve handled similar cPanel/CloudLinux stacks before, this will be a rapid contract. I will be online to test as soon as you finish, so timing and clear communication are important.