VPS and Infrastructure guides and articles

VPS guides: Linux and Windows VPS, Docker, Nginx, WireGuard, and self-hosted apps like n8n and Nextcloud. 243 articles, newest first.

  1. For three to five players this is a real question, and most answers come from people selling one of the options. Here is the honest comparison, including...

  2. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) shipped April 23, 2026 with kernel 7.0, a memory-safe sudo-rs rewrite, and apt rollback support. Here is what matters if...

  3. OBS Studio 32.2 shipped July 21, 2026 with a new Add Source dialog, an NVENC bitrate fix and several crash fixes. Here is what changed and how to update a...

  4. An honest look at running Ollama and local open-weight language models on a Space-Node VPS: realistic model sizes, expected speed on CPU-only hardware, and...

  5. The complete guide to VPS hosting in the Netherlands for 2026: why Amsterdam and AMS-IX matter, what KVM, NVMe, and real DDoS protection actually mean...

  6. Step-by-step guide to installing the Minecraft Forge server on Linux and Windows. Covers downloading the right version, running the installer, and...

  7. Compare Amsterdam VPS hosting with broader Netherlands VPS locations for latency, routes, pricing, EU audiences, and game server workloads.

  8. A clear comparison of bare metal servers and VPS hosting in the Netherlands for CPU-heavy apps, game servers, streaming, storage, and isolation.

  9. How to choose a European VPS or dedicated server for licensed IPTV, live satellite ingest, RTMP/SRT relays, monitoring, and compliant streaming workflows.

  10. A buyer checklist for Netherlands VPS hosting: KVM, NVMe, bandwidth, DDoS protection, Amsterdam routes, Linux vs Windows, and hidden limits.

  11. Compare cheap dedicated servers in the Netherlands with VPS hosting for price, performance, isolation, management, game servers, and streaming.

  12. A buyer guide for cheap 8GB RAM VPS hosting in the Netherlands, covering game servers, Docker, n8n, websites, Windows, and streaming limits.

  13. A practical guide to cheap Windows VPS hosting in the Netherlands, including RDP security, licensing, RAM overhead, OBS use cases, and when Linux is better.

  14. A realistic look at cloud gaming on a VPS in the Netherlands, including latency, GPU needs, Sunshine, Moonlight, game servers, and cheaper alternatives.

  15. A buyer guide for DDoS protected VPS hosting in the Netherlands, including game servers, websites, bots, attack types, routing, and limits.

  16. Compare plain Docker and Pterodactyl for hosting Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, and other game servers on a VPS.

  17. A practical guide to FiveM Linux server support, txAdmin, artifacts, VPS hosting, common issues, and when Windows is easier.

  18. How to run an internet radio VPS server with Icecast, Shoutcast, or AzuraCast, including bandwidth, storage, monitoring, and Netherlands hosting.

  19. A local Netherlands managed VPS guide for Deventer, Hengelo, Enschede, Almelo, and nearby businesses comparing support, latency, and price.

  20. Understand Netty epoll, Linux networking, and why a good host can help Minecraft servers handle busy player traffic.

  21. Estimate Minecraft server bandwidth per player, upload requirements, monthly data usage, view distance impact, plugins, mods, and hosting choices.

  22. n8n system requirements for self-hosting in 2026: RAM, CPU, Docker, database choices, queue mode, backups, and VPS recommendations.

  23. What people mean by Node VPS or node hosting, and how to host Node.js apps, APIs, Discord bots, dashboards, and background workers on a VPS.

  24. Keep long running streams stable with OBS reconnect settings, bitrate discipline, monitoring, and a VPS built for 24/7 live video.

  25. How to test OBS bandwidth for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and streaming VPS workflows before starting a real broadcast.

  26. How OBS cloud VPS hosting works, when it beats a home PC, what specs to choose, and how to avoid dropped frames on 24/7 streams.

  27. Recommended OBS settings for running a stable 24/7 stream from a VPS, including bitrate, FPS, reconnect, scene design, and browser source limits.

  28. Compare on premise video streaming servers with cloud VPS hosting for RTMP, OBS, internal broadcasts, 24/7 channels, storage, and maintenance.

  29. Understand what it takes to run Pterodactyl on a VPS, including nodes, Wings, Docker, ports, SSL, and security.

  30. How to choose a storage VPS in the Netherlands for backups, media libraries, project archives, point clouds, logs, and private file hosting.

  31. The difference between generic streaming RDP, Windows VPS, and purpose-built streaming VPS plans for OBS, browser access, and 24/7 live channels.

  32. Plan a Twitch radio style stream with OBS, stable encoding, playlist management, moderation, and a VPS that can stay live.

  33. Compare VDS and VPS hosting for developers, websites, game servers, databases, isolation, pricing, and performance expectations in 2026.

  34. Compare video streaming VPS plans with dedicated streaming servers for OBS, RTMP relay, 24/7 live channels, storage, and high bitrate workflows.

  35. A simple explanation of 24 hour VPS hosting, 24/7 uptime, monitoring, backups, and which workloads need an always-on virtual server.

  36. Protect VPS hosted game servers with snapshots, file backups, database dumps, and restore tests that actually work.

  37. A developer-focused VPS guide for staging, test servers, CI runners, Docker apps, preview environments, and affordable Netherlands hosting.

  38. A practical guide to choosing a VPS for streaming video, 24/7 live channels, OBS workloads, RTMP relays, and creator automation in 2026.

  39. How to choose a Netherlands VPS for WordPress blogs, including RAM, caching, backups, security, control panels, and when shared hosting is enough.

  40. How to choose a VPS for YouTube streaming, including 24/7 live streams, OBS settings, FFmpeg loops, bandwidth, and stream health checks.

  41. A Netherlands VPS pricing guide for 2026 covering monthly VPS plans, RAM, CPU, NVMe, Windows costs, bandwidth, and hidden upgrade fees.

  42. Compare VPS payment options such as crypto, Paysafecard-style prepaid methods, cards, and PayPal for Netherlands hosting buyers in 2026.

  43. Compare Windows VPS and Linux VPS hosting in the Netherlands for websites, game panels, OBS, bots, n8n, RDP, and admin workloads.

  44. How to choose cheap VPS hosting in 2026 without getting burned: what specs matter, hidden gotchas, overselling, and how to balance price against performance.

  45. How to use the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server Launcher in 2026 to set up and manage your own server with a GUI. Covers installation, settings, mods, and...

  46. Is free VPS hosting real? The truth about free VPS offers in 2026: trials, hidden catches, security and reliability risks, and smarter low-cost alternatives.

  47. KVM vs OpenVZ compared for VPS hosting: performance, isolation, kernel access, game server compatibility, Docker support, and which to choose in 2026.

  48. A beginner's guide to your first Linux VPS: connecting via SSH, securing the server, updates, creating users, firewalls, and installing your first service.