Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS both run great on a VPS, but they pull you in different directions: Debian wants a quiet, long-lived server while Ubuntu wants newer tools and bigger tutorials. Here is how to choose based on your actual workload.
KVM, OpenVZ and LXC decide what you can actually do on a VPS. This guide compares kernel control, swap handling, Docker support and overselling risk so you can pick the right virtualization for your workload.
Most single WordPress sites run fine on a 1-2 GB VPS, WooCommerce stores usually need 4 GB, and busy sites land around 8 GB. This guide shows where the RAM actually goes and how to measure yours.
How much RAM, CPU and storage does a VPS really need? This hands-on guide gives concrete spec recommendations per workload, explains what shared vCPUs actually are, and shows how to read htop so you buy the right size the first time.
Shared hosting pools hundreds of sites on one server, a VPS gives you an isolated slice with root access, and a dedicated server hands you the whole machine. This guide compares the three on real-world criteria, and shows the signs you’re ready to move up.
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is your own private slice of a physical server, with full root access and guaranteed resources. This beginner-friendly guide explains virtualization in plain terms and walks you through your first SSH session.
Plesk can double the bill on a cheap VPS — or pay for itself in saved time. This 2026 pricing review covers the editions, the 10-domain cliff, and when a free panel is the smarter choice.
Backblaze B2, Hetzner Storage Box, and Wasabi are the three cheapest places to keep VPS backups offsite — but they bill you in very different ways. This guide compares the real costs and shows the exact rclone and restic commands to set each one up.
UptimeRobot, Better Uptime and HetrixTools all watch your VPS for free, but they differ on check intervals, heartbeat monitoring and incident workflow. Here is the honest breakdown so you can pick the right one.
cPanel’s per-account pricing can cost more than the VPS it runs on, while SPanel is free but only on ScalaHosting servers. Here is an honest 2026 cost breakdown, the lock-in catch, and four free panels that work on any VPS.