As someone with over a decade of experience in the Linux and server administration field, I believe I possess the necessary skills to complete your project successfully, accurately, and in the timeframe you need. Throughout the years, I've worked extensively with VMWare ESXi, particularly in network configuration and maintenance. This includes a deep understanding of OVH's unique network infrastructure, which will be crucial for configuring your dedicated server.
More specifically, my expertise with Ubuntu Linux extends to installing and configuring ESXi 6.5, as well as managing public IPs for efficient network access. Rest assured that I am more than qualified to configure your public IP to ESXi while ensuring maximal accessibility from the public network.
In conclusion, consider me for this job, and you will not be disappointed - Let's make magic happen!