How-to
Step-by-step setup and operations guides for running your own dedicated server.
How-to 6 min read
Windows dedicated server: licensing and setup
Windows Server 2025 is licensed by physical core, which changes the maths on a dedicated server. We cover licensing, remote desktop, RDS CALs and picking a plan.
How-to 6 min read
Storage server for backups: a build guide
How to turn a large-disk dedicated server into a reliable backup target: choosing a disk layout, working out usable space, picking backup software and fitting it into a 3-2-1 plan.
How-to 6 min read
Game server hosting in Germany: a setup guide
Why clock speed beats core count for Minecraft, CS2 and Rust, how much memory each instance needs, and how to run many game servers on one machine.
How-to 5 min read
Proxmox dedicated server setup, step by step
A practical walkthrough for turning a bare-metal server into a Proxmox VE host, from disk layout and networking for extra IPs to backups you can restore.
How-to 5 min read
Dedicated server security checklist for day one
The first day after a new server goes online is when it is most exposed. Work through these steps in order to lock down SSH, close ports, patch the system and set up backups.
How-to 5 min read
Migrate VPS to dedicated server, step by step
Outgrown your VPS? This step-by-step plan covers sizing the new machine, copying files and databases, testing before DNS changes, a short cutover window and a safe rollback.
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