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How do you guys setup your cheap servers ?
I am thinking of getting some cheap servers for development purpose , but I am not sure how will I keep them from using all the resources or crashing .
I just want the servers for initial development and testing , nothing hardcore , but testing out different environments and such.
I mainly develop on a LNMP stack.
I am already using a few of DO droplets , but want to explore my options further .
My main concerns are :
1 - Which operating system ? .
2 - Any control panel (if any) ? .
3 - What kind of setup ? .
4 - How do you normally setup your cheap servers ? .
Any help is appreciated ..
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Thank you Haphan ..
You forgot to answer this:
I am not sure how will I keep them from using all the resources or crashing .
Proxmox. Web-based administration of the server and it can run OpenVZ plus KVM on the same hardware. Oh, it's free too.
Use Virtualizor, restrict the cores/CPU weight and you could always get Nodewatch.
CentOS
Virtualizor
Personally OpenVZ or KVM depending on usage/spec
Myself, with RAID and offsite backups?
Thank you so much folks , i am going to get a cheap box from hotrail in a bit , will post my tests here or in a different thread .
Hostrail? I would avoid like the plague...
What about Prometeus or Ramnode ?
They are nice guys and offer good services.
Up to 10% CPU allowed.
Now I understand why you asked "how will I keep them from using all the resources or crashing."
Haha , I did not mean that , was just trying to find how Pro's do it ..that is all
Hello
I have also a 16 gb ram server and a 4 cores CPU. I wanna have only one VPS that would use all the power. Which would be the best CPU settings in this case. (CPU units)
I just usually install Ubuntu LTS, secure the server and setup CSF, install Tarsnap for backups, and then go about doing whatever I need with the server (usually just installing a lemp stack for my websites).
way off topic, but just set it to 4 cores, 100% cpu percent. For cpulimit, set it to 400 (to use all cores)
I'm not a pro, but I do use some cheap servers. So...
1- Debian 7
2- Usually none. If I plan to give access to friends, Virtualmin or maybe VestaCP
3- LNMP in my case.
4- Bash scripts for basic installation of stuff then manual editing for anything spesific.
Surely since my purpose is not handling multiple accounts or customers it works.