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Technical guides for European VPS.

Install Docker, Pterodactyl, WireGuard, FiveM, AI stacks, and more — with commands you can paste on Ubuntu 24.04.

AI

Install OpenClaw on Ubuntu VPS (Docker + Gateway)

Self-host OpenClaw AI agent gateway on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker Compose, secure port 18789, API keys, and optional Ollama — European VPS guide.

10 min read
AI

Self-Host n8n on Ubuntu VPS with Docker Compose

Run n8n on Ubuntu 24.04 using Docker Compose, persistent volumes, reverse proxy TLS, and sane resource limits for European automation workloads.

9 min read
AI

Ollama on Ubuntu VPS: Install, Models, and API

Install Ollama on Ubuntu 24.04, pull models, expose the API behind a firewall or reverse proxy, and size RAM for EU self-hosted LLM inference.

9 min read
AI

Best VPS for AI Workloads in Europe (2026)

How to size a European VPS for AI: Ollama, embeddings, n8n agents, vCPU vs RAM vs NVMe, and when you need dedicated or GPU hardware.

10 min read
DevOps

Install Dokploy on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Install Dokploy self-hosted deployment platform on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker, open ports, first application deploy, and TLS tips for European VPS.

9 min read
DevOps

Install Coolify on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Install Coolify self-hosted PaaS on Ubuntu 24.04: Docker prerequisite, official installer, first project, domains, and resource sizing on EU VPS.

9 min read
Virtualization

Proxmox VE Beginner Guide on Dedicated Hardware

Beginner-friendly Proxmox VE overview: ISO install, first VM, networking bridges, storage, and why nested Proxmox on tiny VPS is usually the wrong lab.

10 min read
Networking

Install V2Ray / Xray on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Practical V2Ray/Xray-core install on Ubuntu 24.04 with systemd, a VMess/VLESS example config, TLS notes, and firewall basics for a European VPS.

10 min read
Development

Host Laravel on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS (Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL)

Deploy a Laravel app on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx, PHP 8.3-FPM, Composer, MySQL/MariaDB, queues, and scheduler — practical production checklist.

11 min read
Game hosting

Install Pterodactyl Panel on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Install Pterodactyl Panel with Nginx, MariaDB/Redis, PHP, and Wings on Ubuntu 24.04. Covers SSL, firewall ports, and node sizing for FiveM and Minecraft.

12 min read
Development

Deploy Next.js on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS (Node + PM2 + Nginx)

Production-style Next.js deploy on Ubuntu 24.04: Node 22, build, PM2 process manager, Nginx reverse proxy, and Let’s Encrypt HTTPS on a European VPS.

10 min read
Guides

Docker Compose Tutorial for Ubuntu VPS

Learn Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04: compose.yaml structure, networks, volumes, env files, and a practical reverse-proxied multi-service example.

10 min read
Guides

Install Docker on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS (Engine + Compose)

Step-by-step Docker Engine and Compose install on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Official apt repo, non-root user, firewall notes, and a smoke-test compose stack for EU VPS.

9 min read
Networking

Install WireGuard VPN on an Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Set up a WireGuard server on Ubuntu 24.04 with keys, wg0.conf, IP forwarding, and client configs. Practical EU VPS guide for Frankfurt and Amsterdam.

8 min read
Comparisons

Ubuntu vs Debian for VPS: Which OS Should You Image?

Practical Ubuntu 24.04 vs Debian comparison for VPS — package freshness, LTS cadence, cloud images, Docker, and what EU operators usually pick.

8 min read
Game hosting

Host a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu VPS (Paper/Purpur)

Install a Paper or Purpur Minecraft Java server on Ubuntu 24.04: Java install, start scripts, server.properties, memory flags, and firewall for EU players.

10 min read
Game hosting

Host a FiveM Server on Linux VPS (FXServer)

Run FXServer on Ubuntu for GTA V RP: artifacts, server.cfg essentials, ports, txAdmin, and when to use Pterodactyl vs raw VPS on European infrastructure.

11 min read
Comparisons

VPS vs Dedicated Server: Which Should You Rent?

Clear comparison of VPS and dedicated servers for EU workloads — noisy neighbors, CPU models, pricing from €4 VPS to bare metal, and when to upgrade.

9 min read
Comparisons

KVM vs OpenVZ: Why Modern VPS Uses KVM

Technical comparison of KVM and OpenVZ virtualization for VPS buyers — kernels, Docker support, isolation, and what to pick for Ubuntu 24.04 workloads.

8 min read