VPS know-how & server operations
Tutorials, optimization and server operations for developers and sysadmins. Practical, concise, and well-sourced.
24-month retention for Vietnamese user data and what it means for server sizing
Learn what Vietnam's 24-month data retention means for your VPS storage. We calculate disk needed per user base and help you pick the right plan.
Mirror architecture: keeping a Vietnam copy while your primary stays offshore
How to build a Vietnam data mirror server for regulatory compliance, covering replication patterns, sync lag, costs for sysadmins outside Vietnam.
Storing Vietnamese User Data Locally Without Moving Your Whole Stack
Learn how to store Vietnamese user data in Vietnam without migrating your entire infrastructure. A practical guide for foreign companies using a Vietnam VPS.
Which ten service categories fall under Vietnam's data storage requirement
A breakdown of the 10 service categories listed in Decree 53 that require data storage in Vietnam. Know which services must store data locally and why.
Data Localization in Vietnam: What Foreign SaaS Companies Actually Need to Do
A practical guide for foreign SaaS companies: assess if Decree 53 applies, set up a compliant VPS in Vietnam, and meet the 24-month data retention requirement without building a local data center.
Does Decree 53 require my company to host data in Vietnam?
This article breaks down Decree 53/2022/ND-CP’s data localization rules in plain terms: who must comply, what data is affected, and how to stay legal while renting a VPS in Vietnam.