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• KVM vs OpenVZ vs LXC: which VPS virtualization type to choose

  Compare KVM, OpenVZ and LXC VPS virtualization: kernel access, resource guarantees, Docker support, performance and which type suits websites, apps, VPNs or Windows.

  BeginnerVPS hosting2 min read

• Automate your VPS with the Virtualizor end-user API

  Create an API key in the Virtualizor end-user panel, call it securely to list VPS, start, stop or restart them, and use it in scripts for monitoring and recovery.

  AdvancedVirtualizor VPS2 min read

• Install Webuzo on a Linux VPS

  Install the Webuzo control panel on a fresh AlmaLinux, Rocky or Ubuntu VPS: requirements, installer command, first-login wizard, licence, hardening and fixes.

  IntermediateLinux VPS2 min read

• Mount a new disk on a Linux VPS and keep it after reboot

  Partition, format and mount an extra disk on your Linux VPS, then add it to /etc/fstab by UUID so it mounts automatically after every reboot.

  IntermediateLinux VPS2 min read

• LVM basics: grow a logical volume on a Linux VPS

  Understand LVM physical volumes, volume groups and logical volumes, then extend a logical volume and its filesystem online after your VPS disk is enlarged.

  AdvancedLinux VPS2 min read

• Deploy a Next.js app on a Linux VPS (next start or standalone)

  Build and run a Next.js app in production on a Linux VPS with next start or the smaller standalone output, keep it alive with PM2 and serve it through Nginx.

  IntermediateLinux VPS2 min read

• Lock down SSH on a Linux VPS: a complete checklist

  A step-by-step SSH hardening checklist for Linux VPS and WHM servers: keys only, no root password login, firewall limits by IP, brute-force bans and safe testing.

  IntermediateLinux VPS and servers2 min read

• Configure VPS backup servers and backup plans in Virtualizor (admin)

  Add a local, FTP or SSH backup server in Virtualizor, create backup plans with schedules and retention, assign them to VPS and let customers restore their own backups.

  AdvancedVirtualizor admin2 min read

• Create VPS plans, users and virtual servers in Virtualizor (admin)

  Define Virtualizor plans with CPU, RAM, disk, bandwidth and IP limits, create end users, launch a KVM VPS from a plan and manage, suspend or delete it as admin.

  AdvancedVirtualizor admin2 min read

• Start, stop, restart and power off a VPS in Virtualizor

  Understand the difference between Stop, Restart and Power Off in Virtualizor, when to use each, and what to do when a VPS will not start or is stuck.

  BeginnerVirtualizor VPS2 min read

• Reinstall the operating system on a Virtualizor VPS

  Reinstall your VPS with a new OS template such as AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian or Windows in Virtualizor, set the root password, and know what to back up first.

  BeginnerVirtualizor VPS2 min read

• Configure firewall rules for a Virtualizor VPS

  Protect your VPS with firewall rules: use Virtualizor's firewall where your provider enables it, or configure UFW or firewalld inside the VPS without locking yourself out.

  IntermediateVirtualizor VPS3 min read

• Virtualizor VPS control panel: log in and find your way around

  Log in to the Virtualizor end-user panel, understand the VPS dashboard, power buttons, resource graphs and settings, and know which tasks you can do yourself.

  BeginnerVirtualizor VPS3 min read

• Monitor VPS bandwidth, CPU, RAM and disk usage in Virtualizor

  Read Virtualizor's bandwidth and performance graphs, understand monthly traffic limits and throttling, and find what is using CPU, memory or disk inside your VPS.

  IntermediateVirtualizor VPS2 min read

• Back up and restore a VPS in Virtualizor

  Create and restore VPS backups in Virtualizor where your plan includes them, understand scheduled vs. manual backups, and add your own off-site backups for safety.

  IntermediateVirtualizor VPS2 min read

• MySQL vs MariaDB: which to use on your VPS

  Compare MySQL and MariaDB on compatibility, licensing, features, release support and app support, so you can choose the right database for your VPS.

  BeginnerLinux server5 min read

• Docker security checklist for a public VPS

  A practical Docker hardening checklist for an internet-facing VPS. Run images as non-root, use read-only filesystems, drop capabilities, never expose the daemon socket, scan images and keep them updated.

  IntermediateLinux server5 min read

• Choosing a VPS for bots and automation scripts

  Size a server for Discord or Telegram bots, scrapers and scheduled scripts, and see why a VPS that runs 24/7 is a good home for automation.

  Beginner4 min read

• Check your VPS CPU, RAM and disk from the command line

  Confirm how many CPU cores, how much memory and how much disk space your Linux VPS has with nproc, lscpu, free, df and lsblk, and check the virtualization type.

  BeginnerLinux server5 min read

• How much storage does a VPS need?

  Estimate disk space for the operating system, apps, databases, logs and backups on Linux and Windows, and learn how much headroom to leave so the disk never fills up.

  Beginner4 min read

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