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How to Set Up Health Checks and Auto-Restart for Services
Services crash. With systemd restart policies, watchdogs and simple health checks, yours come back automatically instead of staying down until you notice.
How to Migrate WordPress to a New VPS
Moving WordPress to a new VPS without downtime is straightforward if you do it in the right order. This guide walks the manual method and the low-risk cutover.
Best VPS for Discord Bots
Discord bots need to run 24/7 without babysitting. Here's how to choose a small, reliable VPS that keeps your bot online — sizing, uptime and process management.
Best VPS for Python Projects
From a Flask API to a Django app or a data pipeline, here's how to choose a VPS that runs Python reliably in production — sizing, WSGI servers and deployment tips.
Best VPS for Docker
Running containers in production? Here's how to choose a VPS that handles Docker well — kernel and virtualization requirements, sizing, and storage that won't bite you.
Best VPS for Node.js Apps
Deploying an Express, Next.js or NestJS app? Here's how to choose a VPS that runs Node reliably in production — sizing, process management and the features that matter.
How to Install code-server (VS Code in the Browser)
Run VS Code in your browser from your VPS: install code-server on Ubuntu 24.04, secure it behind Nginx with HTTPS, and code from anywhere.
How to Set Up Git-Based Deploys on a VPS
Deploy by pushing to your server: set up a bare Git repo with a post-receive hook so 'git push' builds and reloads your app.
How to Deploy a Django App to a VPS
Deploy Django on Ubuntu 24.04 for production: Gunicorn, a systemd service, static files with collectstatic, PostgreSQL, and Nginx.
How to Install MongoDB on Ubuntu
Install MongoDB Community Edition on Ubuntu 24.04 from the official repo, enable authentication, and create your first database and user.
How to Install and Secure MySQL on Ubuntu
Install MySQL 8 on Ubuntu 24.04, lock it down with mysql_secure_installation, and create an app database and user the right way.
How to Install Apache on an Ubuntu VPS
Install Apache (httpd) on Ubuntu 24.04, set up virtual hosts, enable useful modules, and serve your first site with clean commands.
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