how can I learn to manage a VPS

Blueh

Hi guys, I'm interested in learn to manage a VPS, mainly because a lot of good applications require you can manage a VPS (config as web host, setup ip, mail, security etc...). I know that certain companies offer a service for deploy server and install apps through "one-click", but in my experience, you can't make everything work using that kind of service.

so, I really want to learn, but I don't know where to start, can you recommend me an order or steps to learn? ?

sledov

Both Linode and Digital Ocean getting started sections are quite good.

You can get VPS with web management console like CPanel, or you can decide to do everything through command line. If you really want to learn things, command line approach would be better.

And there are not so many things you need to know, actually. How to add and remove users, how to manage packages, some security measures (don't ssh as root, install some firewall). Then install a web server (Apache or nginx), php and MySQL. Editing configuration files in nano. That should get you started.

ExZiByte

I can also help you through some steps if you would like feel free to add me on discord and ask me questions

Discord ID: ExZiByte#9472

Blueh

thanks for your answers guys, I think I need learn most basic things first: how directories are organized, how to move, copy and delete files, how create users and give them permissions, so do you know any good sources of knowledge to start? I looked for in google but I only found websites with chaotic information ?

I'm thinking about renting a little vps to practice, some recommendation abut this? ?

luceos

Blueh digital ocean, create a droplet, try, delete it, repeat (and pay per usage)

0E800

You might also want to use Amazon Web Services. Free plans.
Great way to learn without having to pay for the mileage.

https://aws.amazon.com/free/

meetdilip

Your best bet is getting a cheap VPS and play with it. As a beginner, I would advise using a Panel as well. CPanel, if you can afford it.

arajdon

Install Virtualbox or VMware
Get a Debian/Ubuntu Server Iso and install it
You don't need more then 1GB RAM, 1-2 Cores and 20 GB Diskspace
Configure the network adapter as a briged network
get putty or any ssh client you want
snapshot the server when you're ready, so you won't have to install it over and over after making mistakes
start with small projects (learn to navigate through folders, learn to use vi/vim, learn how to install packages, where to find all config files,...)
get into Unix permissions (users and groups, read, write, execute)

And the best thing, all of this is free. And even the weakest computer is going to run such a VM. Don't start with a vps hosting. It's not worth just for learning purposes.

If you need help consider to use google for answering questions. (I don't want to be rude, but most basic questions have been already answered there.)

And if you feel safe and good to go, learn how to secure an VM (fail2ban, firewalls, ...)

Everything else is learning by doing.

On any questions just tag me. ?

luceos

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ahrasis

As advised by others, get a cheap vps (or use your own pc to build one linux server).

Then learn to setup a server from howtoforge.com which comes with free ISPConfig 3.1.

You can ask more about it whether as a free or subscribed member in its community forum (and I'll be around there too).

Remember, it is not necessary for you to work online while learning, but it will be an extra advantage for you if you can do so.

Good luck!

Blueh

ok guys, I have decided rent a little server to learn and practice, but I'm not sure of what company choose, aside from digitalocean, what other alternatives do you recommend me? ?

p.s. I downloaded a 60 pages pdf to study ?

meetdilip

Blueh p.s. I downloaded a 60 pages pdf to study ?

Try videos. They are better ?

Prosperous

Have a look at Liquid Web and see if they're services are good/better. I personally use their managed VPS and my experience has been second to none. If you do decide to go with them please let me know. It would be awesome if you signed up using my affiliate link. ?

Blueh

what do you think about ovh? its plans are very cheap D:

Felli

Blueh I always hear good things about OVH, but never really see much interest for me to actually try it out... I go through x10vps myself and haven't had many issues, the staff there are also pretty helpful when it comes to issues.

meetdilip

Blueh That hit them bad. Being cheap, a lot of miscreants used them and got most of their IPs blacklisted in various lists. Now, genuine users are facing problem due to this.

Blueh

is it possible run flarum locally in ubuntu deskptop 16? I installed it through virtualbox.

If not, is it possible run flarum locally in ubuntu server 16? and how can I see flarum if ubuntu server hasn't a browser? (ok, I'm newbie in those things) ?

meetdilip

You can do almost everything you do on an Ubuntu hosting on your Ubuntu desktop as well. Install composer, a control panel etc

icecore

Great topic to follow