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A virtual private server (VPS) provides dedicated, guaranteed resources and full root access: it is as if you were renting a standalone server, only with greater flexibility for expansion and at a more favourable price. In this section, we have compiled a series of guides on operating KVM VPSs, covering everything from choosing a plan, through setting up SSH connections, firewalls and IPv6, right through to a backup.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
The aWh Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): what is prohibited on VPS and server services, what the General Terms and Conditions stipulate, and what the consequences of a breach are.
How do I choose the right VPS plan?
How to choose a VPS plan? Estimating CPU, RAM and NVMe storage requirements, as well as considerations regarding the operating system, control panel and future upgrades.
How do I configure the IPv6 address on my VPS?
How to configure the IPv6 address on a VPS running Debian/Ubuntu or RHEL-based systems, and how to check that it is working.
How do I connect to my VPS via SSH?
A step-by-step guide to connecting to a VPS server via an SSH client from Windows, macOS and Linux.
How do I create a backup of my VPS?
The most common methods for VPS server backups are: full server images, file and database backups, and automation.
How do I set up a firewall on my VPS?
Basic steps for configuring the VPS server’s firewall using firewalld or ufw to block unnecessary ports.
How to upgrade my VPS resources (CPU, RAM, storage)?
How to upgrade your VPS’s CPU, RAM and NVMe resources via the client portal, what to bear in mind beforehand, and what to do after upgrading the storage.
Managed or unmanaged VPS: which should I choose?
Managed or unmanaged VPS? Which tasks are the provider’s responsibility and which are yours? What knowledge and time are required for operation, and what does aWh offer?
Root access: what does it mean and what responsibilities does it entail?
What does root access mean on a Linux VPS, what can a root user do, what risks are involved, and how to work securely using sudo and an SSH key....
What is a snapshot, and how can I create one of my VPS?
What is a snapshot on a VPS, how does it differ from a regular backup, and when is it worth taking one?
What is the difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting or a VPS? A comparison of resources, isolation, root access, maintenance tasks and costs, and the signs that it’s time to switch.
Which control panel should I choose for my VPS?
A comparison of the control panels available for VPS servers (cPanel, Plesk, and server management without a control panel).
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