Getting Started
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75 articles
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Understanding VPS Resource Allocation
Step-by-step tutorial for resources on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips.
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Choosing the Right Linux Distribution
Your choice of Linux distro affects package availability, support lifecycle, and community resources. Here's how the most popular server distros compare.
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Configuring the UFW Firewall on Your VPS
Step-by-step tutorial for ufw on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips.
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Understanding Cloud Server Networking Basics
Every Breeze comes with a public IPv4 address. This is how your server is reachable from the internet.
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How to Use the Kazepute API to Manage Your Breezes
A complete guide to using the Kazepute API for programmatic VPS management, covering authentication, CRUD operations, power controls, and practical automation examples.
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Understanding Server SLAs and Uptime Guarantees
Learn what server SLAs and uptime guarantees actually mean, what they cover and do not cover, and how to build your own high-availability strategy beyond provider SLAs.
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How to Estimate Resource Requirements for Your Application
Practical formulas and benchmarks for estimating CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth requirements for common application workloads, from static sites to game servers.
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Getting Started with Cloud-Init User Data Scripts
Learn how to use cloud-init user data scripts to automate server setup on first boot, including package installation, user creation, and full stack deployment examples.
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How to Set Up VS Code Remote SSH to Your Breeze
Set up VS Code Remote SSH to edit and debug code on your Breeze VPS with full editor features, including port forwarding, integrated terminal, and performance optimization tips.
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Common Mistakes New VPS Users Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Learn the ten most common mistakes new VPS users make, from running as root to skipping backups, with practical fixes and a first-day security checklist.
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How to Choose a Data Center Location for Your Workload
A practical guide to choosing the right data center location based on user geography, latency requirements, compliance regulations, and disaster recovery planning.
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Understanding Root Access and Why It Matters
Learn what root access means on a Linux VPS, why it gives you complete control over your server, and how to use it safely with sudo and proper security practices.
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How to Plan Your Server Architecture Before You Start
A structured approach to planning your server architecture before deployment, covering requirements analysis, architecture patterns, directory layout, security layers, and backup strategies.
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How to Read and Interpret Server Metrics as a Beginner
Learn how to read and interpret CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics on your Linux server, with practical commands and guidelines for identifying performance issues.
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How to Set Up a Local Development Environment That Mirrors Your VPS
Step-by-step guide to creating a local development environment that mirrors your VPS using Docker, Vagrant, or VS Code Dev Containers, including database synchronization tips.
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Beginner's Guide to the Linux Command Line
A beginner-friendly introduction to essential Linux command line skills, covering navigation, file operations, searching, process management, permissions, and productivity shortcuts.
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How to Choose Between Managed and Unmanaged VPS Hosting
A comprehensive comparison of managed vs unmanaged VPS hosting, including cost analysis, a decision framework, and a skills assessment checklist to help you choose the right option.
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Understanding Server Specifications: vCPU, RAM, NVMe, and Bandwidth
Learn what vCPU, RAM, NVMe storage, and bandwidth specifications mean for your VPS, with practical guidance on choosing the right specs for your workload.
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Your First 30 Minutes on a Linux Server
A step-by-step guide for your first 30 minutes on a new Linux server, covering SSH hardening, firewall setup, user creation, and essential security configurations.
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Quick Start: Deploy Your First Web Application
Practical guide to deploy featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices.
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Understanding Server Resource Monitoring
Monitoring CPU, memory, disk, and network usage helps you:
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Your First 10 Minutes on a New VPS
When you spin up a new Breeze, these first steps secure and configure it for production use.
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Understanding VPS vs Shared Hosting
Practical guide to vps featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices.
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How to Choose Between Linux Distributions for Your Breeze
How to Choose Between Linux Distributions for Your Breeze
One of the first decisions you make when deploying a Breeze is selecting a Linux distribution. Each distribution has different str
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How to Set Up a Development Workflow with Git on Your Breeze
How to Set Up a Development Workflow with Git on Your Breeze
Using Git on your Breeze enables version-controlled deployments, collaborative development, and reliable rollback capabilities.
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Understanding VPS Hosting vs Shared Hosting vs Dedicated Servers
Understanding VPS Hosting vs Shared Hosting vs Dedicated Servers Choosing the right hosting type is the first step in building your online infrastructure. Ea...
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How to Choose an Operating System for Your VPS
How to Choose an Operating System for Your Breeze Selecting the right operating system for your Breeze depends on your application requirements, familiarity ...
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How to Plan Your Server Architecture Before Deploying
How to Plan Your Server Architecture Before Deploying Investing time in architecture planning before deploying your Breeze saves hours of migration and troub...
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How SSH Key Authentication Works
SSH key authentication replaces password-based login with a cryptographic key pair. It's more secure and enables passwordless automation.
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Setting Up Package Manager and Repositories
Learn how to set up and configure apt on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including yum and best practices for production environments.
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Understanding Kazepute Marketplace Apps
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What Is a VPS and How Does It Work?
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Operating System Options for Your Breeze
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Connecting to Your Breeze via SSH
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Essential First Steps After Deploying a Breeze
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How to Choose the Right VPS Plan for Your Project
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Understanding Unmanaged vs Managed VPS Hosting
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Transferring a Website to Your New Breeze
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Setting Up a Development Environment on Your Breeze
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Basic Server Security Checklist
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Choosing the Right VPS Plan for Your Project
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First Steps After Deploying Your Breeze
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Connecting to Your Server via SSH
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How to Set Up a Domain with SSL on Your Breeze
Complete guide to connecting a domain and securing it with HTTPS.Step 1: Point Your DomainAt your domain registrar, add an A record pointing to your Breeze's IP...
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First 10 Things to Do After Deploying a Breeze
Set up your new server with these essential configuration steps.1. Update the Systemapt update && apt upgrade -y2. Create a Non-Root Useradduser admin && usermo...
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How to Create a Kazepute Account
Getting started with Kazepute is simple. Visit kazepute.com and click the Sign Up button in the top-right corner.Step 1: RegisterEnter your full name, email add...
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Deploying Your First Breeze
A Breeze is a virtual private server (VPS) on the Kazepute platform. Here's how to deploy one.Choose a PlanNavigate to Breezes → Deploy New in your portal....
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Understanding the Kazepute Dashboard
The Kazepute dashboard is your command center for managing all your cloud resources.Dashboard OverviewWhen you log in, you'll see:Total Breezes — how many...
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How to Add an SSH Key to Your Account
SSH keys provide secure, password-less authentication to your Breezes. Adding one to your account lets you select it during deployment.Generate an SSH KeyIf you...
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How to Connect to Your Breeze via SSH
After deploying a Breeze, you can connect to it using SSH from your terminal.Using SSH Keys (Recommended)If you added an SSH key during deployment:ssh root@YOUR...
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What Is a Breeze?
A Breeze is Kazepute's name for a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Think of it as your own dedicated slice of a powerful physical server.What You GetEach Breeze co...
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Choosing the Right Plan for Your Needs
Kazepute offers four VPS plans. Here's how to choose the right one for your workload.Zephyr ($5/mo)1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB NVMeBest for: personal projects, develo...
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How to Use the VNC Console
The VNC console gives you direct access to your Breeze's display, even if SSH is unavailable.When to Use VNCYour server won't boot properlySSH is locked out due...
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How to Manage Your Breeze Power State
You can start, stop, restart, and shut down your Breeze from the dashboard.Power ControlsNavigate to Breezes → [Your Server] and use the power controls:Sta...
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How to Destroy a Breeze
When you no longer need a Breeze, you can destroy it to stop billing.ImportantDestroying a Breeze is permanent and irreversible. All data on the server will be ...
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Kazepute Supported Operating Systems
When deploying a Breeze, you can choose from several Linux distributions. All images are minimal server installations with no desktop environment.Available OS T...
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How to Reset Your Breeze Root Password
If you've lost access to your root password, you can reset it from the dashboard.StepsGo to Breezes → [Your Server]Click Reset PasswordA new root password ...
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How to Rebuild a Breeze
Rebuilding a Breeze reinstalls the operating system from scratch. This is useful if you want to start fresh or switch distributions.WarningRebuilding erases ALL...
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How to Upload a Custom ISO
Kazepute allows you to upload your own ISO images to install any operating system.RequirementsISO file must be a bootable installation imageYou must have the le...
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Getting Started with the Kazepute App Marketplace
The App Marketplace lets you deploy pre-configured applications with a single click.How It WorksInstead of manually installing software after deploying a Breeze...
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Understanding Kazepute Billing
Kazepute uses simple monthly billing with no hidden fees.How Billing WorksYou're charged monthly for each active BreezeBilling begins when your Breeze is provis...
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Understanding VPS Network Configuration
Practical guide to network featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices.
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How to Use the Server Console Interface
Step-by-step tutorial for console on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips.
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Connecting to Your VPS with VS Code Remote SSH
- VS Code installed locally
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Initial Server Checklist for Production
Learn how to set up and configure checklist on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including production and best practices for production environments.
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Choosing the Right VPS Plan for Your Needs
Step-by-step tutorial for plan on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips.
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Understanding the Linux Command Line Basics
Everything you need to know about cli for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with basics.
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Setting Up Hostname and Timezone on New Server
A comprehensive guide to hostname covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments.
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Basic Server Hardening After Initial Login
Everything you need to know about hardening for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with security.
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How to Access Your VPS via SSH
Everything you need to know about ssh for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with access.
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Installing Essential Software on Fresh Ubuntu Server
Learn how to set up and configure ubuntu on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including essential and best practices for production environments.
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Your First 10 Minutes on a New VPS
Step-by-step tutorial for first-steps on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips.
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Understanding Server Snapshots and When to Use Them
A snapshot is a point-in-time copy of your entire server — OS, files, databases, everything. It's like hitting "save" in a video game before a boss fight.
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Setting Up a Non-Root User with Sudo
A comprehensive guide to non-root covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments.
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Navigating the Kazepute Portal
Your Kazepute portal at `kazepute.com/portal` is the central hub for managing all your cloud resources.
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