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Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth
Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.
How to Choose a VPS Plan (CPU, RAM, Storage, Bandwidth)
Stop guessing at specs. This practical guide walks through sizing CPU, RAM, storage and bandwidth for your workload so you buy the right VPS the first time.
How to Update a Minecraft Server to a New Version
A new Minecraft version dropped and you want to update your server. Here's how to do it safely without corrupting your world.
How to Back Up and Restore a Minecraft Server
Losing a Minecraft world is heartbreaking and avoidable. Here's how to back up and restore a server, including automated nightly backups.
Block storage volumes explained: when and how to use them
Running low on disk? Instead of resizing your whole server, attach a block-storage volume. Here's what block storage is, when to use it, and how to mount one.
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