VPS know-how & server operations
Tutorials, optimization and server operations for developers and sysadmins. Practical, concise, and well-sourced.
A Production-Ready Docker Compose Setup on a VPS with Rootless Docker
Install Docker Engine and Compose v2 in rootless mode, then run a hardened stack with restart policies, healthchecks, resource limits, and log rotation.
Reverse Proxy With Automatic HTTPS Using Caddy
Install Caddy v2 on a VPS and reverse-proxy your apps with automatic Let's Encrypt HTTPS, compression, and security headers in a few lines.
Tuning Linux and NVMe Storage for High-IO Workloads on a VPS
A measurement-driven guide to tuning NVMe storage on a VPS with fio, iostat, I/O schedulers, mount options, and dirty-page sysctls.
Self-Hosting n8n for Workflow Automation on a VPS
Run n8n on a VPS with Docker Compose and PostgreSQL: webhook, reverse proxy, persistence, security, and backups done right.
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.