Linux or Windows Server VPS: How to choose in 2026
A practical guide to choosing between a Linux or Windows Server VPS: workload fit, licensing costs, RAM needs, and when each makes sense.
How to change the default SSH port on a VPS
A practical guide to moving SSH off port 22 on a Linux VPS: why it matters, how to edit sshd_config safely, how to update firewall and SELinux, and how to avoid locking yourself out.
How to connect to a Linux VPS over SSH for the first time
Hướng dẫn từng bước kết nối VPS Linux lần đầu qua SSH, tạo key pair, phân quyền đúng và bảo mật ngay từ giây đầu tiên.
Deploy CI/CD to a VPS with GitHub Actions and SSH
A step-by-step guide to setting up automated CI/CD deployments from GitHub Actions to a Linux VPS over SSH, covering Docker Compose, zero-downtime releases, and secrets management.
Using tmux for Persistent Terminal Sessions on a VPS
Learn how to install and configure tmux on your VPS to keep terminal sessions alive through disconnects, manage multiple panes, and never lose work again.
Enable 2FA for SSH Using Google Authenticator on Ubuntu 24.04
Learn how to enable two-factor authentication for SSH with Google Authenticator PAM module on Ubuntu 24.04. A practical guide to protect your VPS against unauthorized access.
How to connect to a Linux VPS for the first time via SSH
A step-by-step guide for beginners on connecting to your first Linux VPS using SSH from Windows, macOS, and Linux, with key setup, connection, and verification steps.
Hardening SSH on a New VPS: Keys, Ports, fail2ban, and CrowdSec
A layered SSH hardening walkthrough for a fresh VPS: key-only auth, disabling root, a non-default port, and fail2ban or CrowdSec.
Setting up your first server in Vietnam: a walkthrough for overseas teams
Step-by-step guide for overseas teams to order, SSH/RDP into, harden, and deploy your first server in Vietnam. Covers local providers, network facts, and practical setup.