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MySQLUbuntu
Back up MySQL to a second server every night
Scheduled dumps, copies kept off the main server and a restore you've actually tested.
Advanced · Performance Cloud
Ubuntu
Build a virtualization host on Metal 128
Turn a bare metal server into a host for your own virtual machines.
Advanced · Private Server
Ubuntu
Harden a new Ubuntu server
Keys instead of passwords, a firewall, automatic security updates and a non-root user.
Intermediate · Any plan
WordPressUbuntu
Host WordPress on a Pro server, start to finish
Deploy the server, install WordPress, add a free certificate and point your domain.
Beginner · Everyday Cloud
QuickBooksWindows Server
Move QuickBooks Desktop to a cloud server
Copy the company file, install QuickBooks and get the whole office signed in.
Beginner · Everyday Cloud
PostgreSQLUbuntu
Run PostgreSQL on Dedicated CPU with block storage
Install PostgreSQL, put the data on block storage and grow it without moving anything.
Intermediate · Performance Cloud
SQL ServerWindows Server
Run SQL Server on Windows Server
Install with your own license, place data and logs on block storage and schedule backups.
Advanced · Performance Cloud
Windows Server
Set up a shared remote desktop for your office
User accounts, shared folders, printers and an update schedule that suits office hours.
Intermediate · Everyday Cloud
WooCommerceWordPress
Set up WooCommerce for a small store
Payments, shipping, backups and the settings that keep checkout quick.
Intermediate · Everyday Cloud
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