VPS know-how & server operations
Tutorials, optimization and server operations for developers and sysadmins. Practical, concise, and well-sourced.
Set up your own WireGuard VPN on a Vietnam VPS: a full walkthrough
Set up a self-hosted WireGuard VPN on a Vietnam VPS for your cross-border team. Full walkthrough with Ubuntu 24.04 commands, key generation, and nftables NAT.
Why a Vietnam VPS suits teams working between China and Southeast Asia
Bài viết giải thích lý do đội ngũ làm việc xuyên biên giới Việt Nam - Trung Quốc nên chọn một Vietnam VPS: ping thấp, IPv4 Việt Nam ổn định, Windows VPS quản lý từ xa.
Bare Metal for Database Workloads: NVMe, IOPS and Noisy Neighbours
A technical deep dive into why database workloads benefit from bare metal: real IOPS, NVMe latency, virtualisation overhead and noisy neighbour effects. For senior admins running write-heavy databases.
Bringing your own hardware into a Vietnam datacenter: logistics and customs
A practical guide for foreign companies on shipping hardware to a Vietnam datacenter: import duties, customs paperwork, freight options, lead times, and colocation requirements.
Dedicated server vs colocation: a three-year total cost comparison
A 36-month TCO comparison between renting a dedicated server in Vietnam versus colocating your own hardware, with real pricing and network details for foreign companies.
Colocation in Vietnam: what to ask before shipping your hardware
A buyer's checklist for colocation in Vietnam: rack space, power, cross-connects, remote hands, SLA. Ask these questions before shipping hardware to a Vietnam datacenter.
When to move from VPS to a dedicated server: the four signals
Identify the four critical signals that tell you when your VPS has hit its ceiling and it is time to move to a dedicated server, sustained CPU, I/O contention, licensing economics, and compliance isolation.
Migrating a legacy .NET app to a Windows VPS
Step-by-step guide to move a .NET application from shared hosting or an old server to a Windows VPS. Covers IIS setup, app pools, SQL Server, and connection strings.
Setting up scheduled tasks and remote access for a small team
Learn how to configure Windows Task Scheduler, multi-user RDP, and file shares on a Vietnam VPS for your small team.
Sizing RAM for Windows Server: why 2 GB is never enough
Learn why 2 GB RAM is insufficient for Windows Server on a VPS. We explain the real memory floor, minimum specs for smooth operation, and how to size correctly for your workload.
Windows Server vs Linux for a small business VPS
A practical comparison of Windows Server and Linux VPS for small businesses, cost, admin effort, performance, and when each makes sense. Includes a use-case decision table.
Running MetaTrader and trading terminals on a Windows VPS 24/7
Learn the exact specs, latency setup, and configuration needed to run MetaTrader 4/5 and trading terminals on a Windows VPS with trong giờ hành chính uptime, dedicated Vietnam IPv4, and NVMe storage.
Securing RDP on a public IP: the four settings that matter
Learn how to secure RDP on a VPS with Network Level Authentication, account lockout policies, firewall source restrictions, and strong credentials. A practical guide for system administrators.