Posted inGit
Deploy Code to VPS in 30 Seconds with Git Bare Repository
Forget manual FTP uploads. With just 5 minutes of Git Bare Repository setup, you can instantly deploy your application to a VPS using a single git push command.
Posted inUbuntu
Using cloud-init on Ubuntu Server: Automate System Configuration on First Boot
cloud-init lets Ubuntu Server configure itself automatically on first boot via user-data YAML — no manual SSH required, no steps missed. This post compares cloud-init with bash scripts, breaks down the pros and cons, and walks through a practical deployment with a complete web server user-data example.
Posted inDocker
How to Set Up Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker Compose: Reverse Proxy and Automatic SSL via Web UI
Nginx Proxy Manager lets you manage reverse proxies and automatic SSL through a web interface, running entirely inside Docker. This article compares popular proxy solutions, weighs their trade-offs, and walks you through a real-world deployment with Docker Compose step by step.
Posted inUbuntu
Deep Cleaning Ubuntu: Purge Junk, Old Kernels, and Free Up GBs of Space
A detailed guide on deep cleaning Ubuntu: remove orphaned packages, purge old kernels, and limit system logs to quickly reclaim GBs of space for your VPS.
Posted inLinux
Log Rotation on Linux with Logrotate: Rescuing Your Disk Drive in the Middle of the Night
As an IT engineer, I've experienced servers crashing at 2 AM due to full log files. This article consolidates hard-earned experience on using Logrotate on Linux, an indispensable tool for automatically managing, rotating, and compressing log files to keep your system stable and efficient.
Posted inLinux
Managing Processes with systemd on Linux: Practical Tips from the Trenches
systemd is the default process manager on modern Linux. This article shares essential commands, how to create custom services, debug failures, and best practices from real-world server operations.
Posted inDocker
Install Portainer to Manage Docker via UI — No More Memorizing Commands, No More Mistakes
Managing Docker via CLI every day is time-consuming and error-prone as your container count grows. This guide walks you through installing Portainer CE with Docker Compose v2, basic security configuration, and practical tips for more effective container management via the web interface.