Developers
Who want to publish an API, Node.js, Python, PHP app, or WordPress site on a solid foundation.
Practical ebook · Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS
Set up your VPS securely — from first login to deployment.
A direct path for developers, freelancers, and digital creators who want to host websites, APIs, and apps without getting lost in SSH, firewalls, Docker, DNS, and backups.
Who it is for
Put an application online without leaving security and recovery for later.
You do not need to be an infrastructure specialist. The guide starts from a new VPS and explains practical decisions so you understand what you are doing instead of merely copying commands.
Freelancers and agencies
Who need a dependable process to put client projects into production.
First-time operators
Who have tried to run a server before and got lost among SSH keys, ports, containers, and certificates.
What you will learn
The essentials for operating a real VPS.
Without turning a small server into an enterprise project. The focus is on the practical 90% you need to run an application well in production.
- 01Choosing a provider, sizing your server, and selecting Ubuntu LTS
- 02SSH access, a secure user, firewall rules, and automatic updates
- 03Domains, DNS, HTTPS, and reverse proxying
- 04Docker, Nginx + PHP + MySQL, and WordPress
- 05Node.js and Python apps, deployment, Coolify, and Dokploy
- 06Restic backups, day-to-day operations, and troubleshooting
Beyond the PDF
Material to turn concepts into practical work.
The guide includes files that give you a safe starting point and make clear what should be adapted before using it in your own environment.
- Scripts for choosing an approach, bootstrapping a Docker app, and auditing web security
- Docker Compose, Nginx, backup, and database-configuration templates
- Restic backup routines, daily scheduling, and restore verification
Further reading
Start with a recoverable foundation.
If you want to understand the recovery strategy before buying, read Backups with Restic and S3.
Frequently asked questions
Before you bring your VPS online.
- Do I need prior server-administration experience?
- No. The guide starts with a new VPS and assumes only that you can copy and paste commands into a terminal. Each step explains the decision behind the configuration.
- Which operating system is this written for?
- The commands and examples were prepared for Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS. Many concepts apply to other Linux systems, but commands can differ.
- What comes with the PDF?
- Alongside the PDF guide, you receive scripts, templates, and supporting instructions for Docker, Nginx, Restic backups, security auditing, and restore testing.
- Is this a video course or one-to-one infrastructure support?
- No. It is a practical written guide and does not include a video course or individual support for each buyer's infrastructure. Read, adapt, and test scripts in a staging server whenever possible.
- How do updates work?
- Buyers can download future corrections and compatibility updates for this edition from the store where they purchased the guide.
Ready to get started?
Get a clear path for your next VPS.
From choosing a provider to testing a backup restore, with room to understand each decision and adapt the infrastructure to what you actually need.
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