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VPS 6
- VPS operating systems: templates, reinstalls and custom ISOsThe Linux and BSD templates available on an OffshoreServ VPS, how to reinstall safely, how to boot your own ISO, and which system suits which workload.
- VPS snapshots and
off-site backupsHow OffshoreServ VPS snapshots work, how many each plan includes, how to take consistent ones, and how to add encryptedoff-site backups with restic or Borg. - How to host your own VPN on a VPS with WireGuardHost a VPN on a VPS with WireGuard: install it on
Ubuntu 24.04 or Debian, write wg0.conf with NAT, open UFW, add clients by QR code and test for leaks. - How to run a Tor relay, bridge or onion service on a VPSRun a Tor relay on a VPS: install tor from the Tor Project's repository, then set up a middle relay, an obfs4 bridge, an exit relay or an onion service.
- How to
self-host BTCPay Server on a VPSSelf-host BTCPay Server on a VPS: what a pruned node needs, which plan fits, the official Docker install onUbuntu 24.04 , Lightning, backups and security. - How to run a Bitcoin or Monero node on a VPSRun a Bitcoin node on a VPS, or a Monero node: disk and RAM per plan, verified Bitcoin Core and monerod installs, pruning, systemd, remote node and Tor.
Dedicated servers 2
- Using IPMI and the KVM console on a dedicated serverReach your dedicated server's IPMI console, mount an ISO, control power, enter the BIOS and reinstall the OS, then keep the BMC secure and fix console problems.
- Choosing a RAID layout for your dedicated server
RAID 1 , 10, 6, 5 or 0 on an OffshoreServ dedicated or GPU server: usable space, what each survives, which one we recommend, and how to check and replace a disk.
Windows RDP 2
Windows Server 2019 , 2022 or 2025 vsWindows 10 and 11 for RDPCompareWindows Server 2019 , 2022 and 2025 withWindows 10 and 11 for an RDP server: support dates, features, RAM needs and the right pick for MT4 and MT5.- How to connect to a Windows RDP server from any deviceConnect to your OffshoreServ Windows server from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android, change the RDP port, enable NLA, fix common errors and lock down access.
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- New here? Start with the first hourSign up, top up, order and log in, then secure the server in the right order.
- Harden a new serverSSH keys, firewall, fail2ban and updates,
step by step . - Paying with cryptoCoins, networks, confirmations,
top-ups and the rate lock. - Network statusIncidents and maintenance, updated by the team.
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