Hi! I'm @Arctic.
I've manually configured lots of servers all on my own, especially Debian/Ubuntu systems. I can teach you how to use the command line to your advantage, how to setup your firewall with IPTables or UFW, and how to install and configure NGINX, PHP, MySQL, and more. We won't be using any "magic" scripts or installers -- we'll jump right into the code and work from scratch!
I can help you get on the right track, talk you through all the steps and complicated parts, and also refer you to online books and articles if you want to learn more on your own without me. We can go as fast or as slow as you want, and I can answer any questions you might have as we go.