VPS know-how & server operations
Tutorials, optimization and server operations for developers and sysadmins. Practical, concise, and well-sourced.
Run system containers with LXC and LXD on a VPS
Learn how to run system containers with LXC/LXD on a Linux VPS for light virtualization, low overhead, and fast provisioning, a real alternative to full VMs.
Set up a lightweight Kubernetes cluster with k3s on a VPS
Learn to install and run a lightweight Kubernetes cluster using k3s on a Linux VPS. Covers deployment, configuration, and basic cluster management for 2026.
Run multiple sites on one VPS with Docker and nginx proxy
Learn to host multiple websites on a single VPS using Docker containers and nginx-proxy, with automatic HTTPS via Let's Encrypt.
Manage Docker Containers with Portainer on a VPS
Learn how to deploy and manage Docker containers on a VPS using Portainer, a lightweight web UI. Covers installation, initial setup, and everyday management tasks.
Viettel IDC, VNPT IDC, FPT and CMC Telecom: comparing Vietnam's carrier-neutral hosting options
Compare Viettel IDC, VNPT IDC, FPT Telecom, and CMC Telecom, Vietnam’s four largest datacenter carriers, covering domestic peering, locations, and which fits your workload.
Docker networking explained bridge host overlay
Understand Docker bridge, host, and overlay network drivers so you can pick the right one. Practical setups for single-host and multi-host deployments on a VPS.
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.
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.
Self-hosted GitLab CE: minimum viable server spec
This guide lays out the real minimum server requirements to run GitLab CE without constant OOM kills, swapping, or timeouts, and matches the spec to a suitable VPS plan.
Vietnam datacenter basics: power, cooling, and what enterprise virtualization means here
Learn how Vietnam datacenters deliver redundant power, precision cooling, and KVM virtualization for reliable VPS hosting. Written for DevOps and sysadmins evaluating Vietnam infrastructure.