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Linux VPS Tutorials

Guides and tutorials for managing a Linux VPS: SSH, Docker, Nginx, security, and deployment.

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Host a Discord bot (Node.js)

Run a 24/7 Discord bot on a HolyCloud Linux VPS with Node.js and PM2.

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Choose your first VPS (beginner)

RAM, CPU, NVMe, location: how to pick the right HolyCloud VPS before ordering.

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Install n8n automation on a VPS

Self-host n8n on a HolyCloud VPS for 24/7 workflows.

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Install Nextcloud on a VPS

Deploy Nextcloud on a HolyCloud Linux VPS with Docker or PHP.

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Install PrestaShop on a Linux VPS

Install PrestaShop on a HolyCloud VPS (Nginx/Apache, PHP 8, MariaDB) for a fast France-based store.

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Migrate from shared hosting to a VPS

Move from shared hosting to a HolyCloud VPS: checklist, DNS, SSL and cut-over.

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Host a Minecraft server (Paper)

Deploy a Minecraft Java (Paper) server on a HolyCloud Linux VPS: Java, ports, and Anti-DDoS.

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Restore a HolyCloud snapshot

Restore a VPS snapshot from the HolyCloud customer area to roll back after a failed update or configuration error.

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Security audit with Lynis

Audit your HolyCloud VPS security with Lynis: hardening, compliance, and actionable recommendations.

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Python 3 and virtual environments

Install Python 3, pip, and virtual environments (venv) on a HolyCloud VPS to isolate your projects.

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Nginx static cache

Configure Nginx static file caching and cache headers on a HolyCloud VPS to speed up your sites.

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Postfix mail server (outbound)

Configure Postfix on a HolyCloud VPS for application mail (notifications, forms) with authentication and basic anti-spam.

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Swap and ZRAM

Configure a swap partition or ZRAM on a HolyCloud VPS to absorb memory spikes without exhausting RAM.

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Install Ansible

Install Ansible on a HolyCloud VPS to automate server configuration and deploy playbooks.

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Certbot DNS mode (wildcard)

Obtain a Let's Encrypt wildcard certificate (*.domain) via DNS-01 challenge and Certbot on a HolyCloud VPS.

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Mount an additional volume

Format and mount an additional disk or volume on a HolyCloud VPS for data, backups, or sites.

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Manage disk space (df, du, ncdu)

Monitor and free disk space on your HolyCloud VPS with df, du, and ncdu.

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Let's Encrypt renewal

Understand and verify automatic Let's Encrypt certificate renewal via Certbot on a HolyCloud VPS.

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Kernel hardening (sysctl)

Apply sysctl network and kernel hardening parameters on a HolyCloud VPS: anti-spoofing, SYN flood, ICMP redirects, and persistence.

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Install K3s (lightweight Kubernetes)

Deploy a lightweight K3s Kubernetes cluster on your HolyCloud VPS to orchestrate containers with modest resources.

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Encrypted backups with Borg

Configure BorgBackup on a HolyCloud VPS: encrypted repository, incremental backups, exclusions, and sync to remote storage (BorgBase or SSH).

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Install MongoDB Community

Install MongoDB Community Edition on a HolyCloud VPS via the official repository, secure access, create users, and enable the systemd service.

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Install Apache HTTP Server

Install and configure Apache on a HolyCloud VPS: virtual hosts, modules, MPM, logs, and PHP-FPM or reverse proxy integration.

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Optimize PHP-FPM

Tune PHP-FPM pools on a HolyCloud VPS: dynamic pm, memory, slowlog, OPcache, and Nginx or Apache integration.

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Git and deployment on VPS

Install Git on a HolyCloud VPS, configure SSH keys to GitHub/GitLab, clone a repository, and automate simple deployment via hook or script.

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Analyze logs with journalctl

Use journald and journalctl on a HolyCloud VPS: filter by service, priority, time range, and log persistence.

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LAMP stack (Apache, MariaDB, PHP)

Deploy a full LAMP stack on a HolyCloud VPS: Apache, MariaDB, PHP, virtual host, permissions, and secure phpinfo test.

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Scheduled tasks with cron

Schedule backups, scripts, and maintenance on a HolyCloud VPS with crontab, field syntax, logging, and best practices.

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Install MariaDB

Install MariaDB on a HolyCloud VPS, secure the installation, create users and databases, and configure local access for your applications.

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Update the system (apt)

Keep a HolyCloud Ubuntu/Debian VPS up to date with apt: security updates, kernel, planned reboots, and automation.

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First SSH connection to your VPS

Connect to your HolyCloud VPS for the first time via SSH: retrieve credentials, key or password, OpenSSH client, and common troubleshooting.

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Reset the root password

Recover root access on a HolyCloud VPS: panel reset, rescue mode, chroot, and post-recovery best practices.

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Timezone and NTP

Configure timezone and NTP synchronization with timedatectl and chrony on a HolyCloud VPS.

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Install Plesk Obsidian

Install Plesk Obsidian on a HolyCloud VPS via the official installer and open firewall ports.

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Install WordPress on VPS

Deploy WordPress on a HolyCloud VPS with Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP-FPM; optional WP-CLI.

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Install PHP and Composer

PHP-FPM, common extensions, and global Composer on a HolyCloud Linux VPS.

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Install Node.js (LTS)

Install Node.js LTS on a HolyCloud VPS via NodeSource or nvm, and verify node and npm.

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Install PostgreSQL

Install PostgreSQL on a HolyCloud VPS, create a user and database, and configure pg_hba.conf.

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Install Redis

Install redis-server on a HolyCloud VPS, configure bind, requirepass password, and firewall.

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Network diagnostics with MTR

Install MTR or traceroute on a HolyCloud VPS and interpret latency and packet loss hop by hop.

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Backups with rsync

Incremental backups from a HolyCloud VPS to a remote server over SSH, with exclusions and cron scheduling.

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Install WireGuard VPN

Deploy a WireGuard VPN on your HolyCloud VPS to access internal services securely and administer via an encrypted tunnel.

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Nginx reverse proxy

Expose a backend application (Node, Docker, etc.) behind Nginx on your HolyCloud VPS with proxy headers and WebSocket.

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Install Docker and Docker Compose

Install Docker Engine from the official repository and the Docker Compose plugin on a HolyCloud Linux VPS (Ubuntu/Debian).

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Nginx and Certbot (Let's Encrypt)

Serve a site over HTTPS on your HolyCloud VPS with Nginx and automatic Let's Encrypt certificates via Certbot.

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Configure Fail2ban

Protect SSH and web services against brute-force attempts with Fail2ban and jails suited to your HolyCloud VPS.

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Basic iptables rules

Build a manual iptables/nftables firewall on a HolyCloud VPS: DROP policy, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, and rule persistence.

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Configure UFW

Set up a simple firewall on Ubuntu/Debian with UFW: default policy, open SSH/HTTP/HTTPS, and verify rules.

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Secure SSH

Harden the SSH daemon on your VPS: custom port, keys only, attempt limits, and disable root login.

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Create a sudo user

Create a dedicated administrator account, configure SSH keys, and reduce root exposure on your HolyCloud VPS.

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