Tutorial
12 April 2026
How to Set Up a LEMP Stack on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS
A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP on your Ubuntu VPS. Learn how to optimise each component for maximum performance, set up virtual hosts for multiple domains, and configure SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt for secure HTTPS connections.
Covers Nginx tuning, PHP-FPM pool configuration, MariaDB security hardening, and firewall setup with UFW. Includes performance benchmarks comparing LEMP vs LAMP stacks on identical VPS hardware.
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Security
8 April 2026
Essential VPS Security Hardening Checklist for 2026
Protect your VPS from common attack vectors with this comprehensive security checklist. From SSH key authentication and fail2ban configuration to kernel hardening and intrusion detection systems, this guide covers every layer of your server's defence.
Includes sections on disabling root login, configuring iptables/nftables, setting up automatic security updates, implementing two-factor authentication, and monitoring logs with centralised logging solutions.
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Guide
1 April 2026
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Choosing between managed and unmanaged VPS hosting is one of the most important decisions you'll make. This guide breaks down the pros, cons, and total cost of ownership for each option, helping you make an informed choice based on your technical expertise and business requirements.
We analyse real-world scenarios including e-commerce stores, SaaS applications, agency reseller setups, and development environments. Includes a decision matrix and cost comparison calculator.
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Performance
25 March 2026
Optimising WordPress Performance on a VPS: The Complete Guide
Transform your WordPress site's speed with server-level optimisations that go far beyond installing a caching plugin. Learn how to configure Nginx FastCGI caching, OPcache, Redis object caching, and PHP-FPM worker tuning for sub-second page load times.
Real-world benchmarks showing how each optimisation impacts Time to First Byte (TTFB) and full page load metrics. Tested on our VPS 4 plan with WooCommerce and high-traffic blog configurations.
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DevOps
18 March 2026
Getting Started with Docker on Your UK VPS
Learn how to install Docker and Docker Compose on your Linux VPS, create containerised applications, and manage multi-container deployments. This beginner-friendly guide takes you from zero to a fully running containerised web application stack.
Covers Dockerfile best practices, Docker Compose for multi-service applications, volume management for persistent data, networking between containers, and monitoring with Portainer.
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Comparison
10 March 2026
VPS vs Dedicated Server: When Should You Upgrade?
At what point does it make sense to move from a VPS to a dedicated server? This analysis examines the performance, cost, and management trade-offs to help you determine when the upgrade is justified and when a larger VPS plan is the smarter choice.
Includes benchmark comparisons, total cost of ownership calculations, and migration considerations. Spoiler: modern high-spec VPS plans are closing the performance gap faster than most people realise.
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