VPS know-how & server operations
Tutorials, optimization and server operations for developers and sysadmins. Practical, concise, and well-sourced.
Real-time VPS monitoring with Netdata (and when to add Prometheus)
Install Netdata in one line for per-second VPS metrics, secure the dashboard behind a reverse proxy, and know when to add Prometheus.
Making WordPress Fast with LiteSpeed and LSCache on a VPS
Install OpenLiteSpeed, wire up LSCache page cache and Redis object cache, and measure the real TTFB win on WordPress.
Self-Hosting a Heroku-Style PaaS on Your VPS with Coolify
How to run Coolify on a VPS to deploy git repos, databases, and apps with automatic HTTPS, the Heroku way, on your own server.
A Windows VPS as a shared remote desktop for a cross-border team
How to set up a Windows VPS in Vietnam as a multi-user remote desktop for your cross-border team, RDP, user accounts, file sharing, and always-on reliability.
Running Facebook and Instagram business tools from a Vietnam VPS
Hướng dẫn chạy Facebook và Instagram business tools từ VPS Việt Nam dành cho seller Trung Quốc và cross-border teams: IP ổn định, session bền vững, team access qua RDP.
A dedicated Vietnamese IPv4 for your team: what a stable IP actually changes
Why a dedicated Vietnam IPv4 makes cross-border team tools more reliable, fewer security checks, predictable allowlists, clean sender reputation. Real network specs for a VPS in Vietnam.
Measuring latency from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai to a Vietnam VPS
Measure real latency from Chinese cities to a Vietnam VPS using mtr, ping, and looking glasses. Reproducible commands, no fabricated numbers.
WireGuard, OpenVPN or an SSH tunnel: picking a VPN setup for a small team
A technical comparison of WireGuard vs OpenVPN vs SSH tunnel for VPS use. Throughput, CPU cost, mobile battery, client availability, key rotation. Recommendations per use case.
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.