Server Management — Docs

Linux Kernel Parameter Tuning for Servers
A comprehensive guide to kernel covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments. 51 views
Configuring NTP Time Synchronization
A comprehensive guide to ntp covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments. 35 views
Automating Server Tasks with Systemd Timers
Learn how to set up and configure systemd on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including timers and best practices for production environments. 36 views
Linux Process Management Deep Dive
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Configuring Logrotate for Service Logs
A comprehensive guide to logrotate covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments. 37 views
Automating Server Backups with Restic
Restic is a modern backup program that supports encryption, deduplication, and multiple storage backends (S3, SFTP, local). 220 views
Setting Up Cron Jobs Properly
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Setting Up etckeeper for Configuration Tracking
Learn how to set up and configure etckeeper on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including git and best practices for production environments. 39 views
Managing Disk Space: Finding and Cleaning Large Files
Everything you need to know about disk-space for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with cleanup. 37 views
Linux Kernel Live Patching with kpatch
Guide to Linux kernel live patching using kpatch and Canonical Livepatch for applying security updates without rebooting. 35 views
How to Set Up NTP Time Synchronization
How to Set Up NTP Time Synchronization Accurate time synchronization is critical for server operations. TLS certificates, log correlation, cron jobs, database replication, and authenticati 70 views
How to Configure System Resource Limits with ulimit
How to Configure System Resource Limits with ulimit Resource limits control how much of the system's resources a single process or user can consume. Properly configured limits prevent runa 71 views
How to Automate Server Maintenance Tasks with Scripts
Why Automate Maintenance?Manual server maintenance is error-prone and time-consuming. By scripting routine tasks like updates, log rotation, and health check... 62 views
How to Set Up a Bastion Host for Secure Server Access
What Is a Bastion Host?A bastion host (or jump box) is a hardened server that acts as the single entry point to your private network. Instead of exposing SSH... 60 views
How to Manage Multiple Servers Efficiently
The Challenge of Multi-Server ManagementAs your infrastructure grows, managing Breezes individually becomes unsustainable. You need centralized tools and con... 62 views
Server Naming Conventions and Documentation Best Practices
Why Naming Conventions MatterClear, consistent server names reduce confusion and prevent costly mistakes. When your team manages dozens of Breezes, a well-de... 62 views
How to Set Up a Server Inventory with Ansible
What Is Ansible Inventory?Ansible inventory is a file or directory that defines all the Breezes you manage. It organizes servers into groups, assigns variabl... 55 views
Understanding and Configuring Linux OOM Killer
Learn how to set up and configure oom on your VPS with step-by-step instructions, including killer and best practices for production environments. 38 views
Server Hardening Checklist for Production
A comprehensive guide to hardening covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments. 36 views
How to Monitor Server Resource Usage with htop 180 views
Understanding and Managing Linux Processes 242 views
How to Resize a Disk Partition on Linux 136 views
How to Configure Logrotate for Custom Applications 267 views
How to Set Up Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu 137 views
Monitoring Disk Space and Preventing Full Disk Issues 116 views
Setting Up a Swap File on Your VPS 98 views
Using Cgroups to Limit Process Resources 62 views
Kernel Parameter Tuning with sysctl 57 views
Setting Up Automatic Security Updates 66 views
Log Rotation with Logrotate 57 views
Managing Swap Space on Your VPS 61 views
How to Set Up a Firewall on AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux uses firewalld as its default firewall.Check Statussystemctl status firewalld\nfirewall-cmd --stateAllow Servicesfirewall-cmd --permanent --add-servic... 332 views
How to Set Up Unattended Upgrades on Debian
Keep your Debian server automatically patched with security updates.Installapt install unattended-upgrades apt-listchanges -yEnabledpkg-reconfigure -plow unatte... 461 views
How to Configure Kernel Parameters with sysctl
Tune Linux kernel parameters for performance and security.View Current Settingssysctl -a | grep net.ipv4Common TuningEdit /etc/sysctl.conf:# Enable IP forwardin... 111 views
How to Update Your Linux Server
Keeping your server updated is critical for security and stability.Ubuntu / Debianapt update && apt upgrade -yAlmaLinux / Rocky Linux / CentOSdnf update -yAutom... 82 views
How to Add a Swap File on Linux
Swap space extends your available memory by using disk space. This is useful on smaller Breezes.Create a Swap Filefallocate -l 2G /swapfile chmod 600 /swapfile ... 251 views
How to Set the Timezone on Your Server
Setting the correct timezone ensures logs and cron jobs run at the right time.Check Current TimezonetimedatectlList Available Timezonestimedatectl list-timezone... 248 views
How to Change the Hostname of Your Server
The hostname identifies your server on the network. You can change it after deployment.Temporary Changehostname new-hostnamePermanent Changehostnamectl set-host... 569 views
How to Check Disk Usage on Linux
Monitoring disk usage helps prevent your server from running out of space.Overall Disk Usagedf -hThis shows all mounted filesystems with used/available space in... 115 views
How to Monitor Memory Usage on Linux
Understanding memory usage helps you right-size your Breeze and troubleshoot performance issues.Quick Overviewfree -hKey values:total — total physical RAM... 371 views
How to Check CPU Usage on Linux
High CPU usage can slow down your server. Here's how to monitor and diagnose it.Real-Time MonitoringtopPress 1 to see per-core usage. Press P to sort by CPU. Pr... 531 views
How to Manage System Services with systemctl
systemctl is the primary tool for managing services on modern Linux distributions.Common Commands# Check service status systemctl status nginx # Start a service... 415 views
How to Manage Cron Jobs on Linux
Cron jobs let you schedule tasks to run automatically at specific intervals.Edit Crontabcrontab -eCron Syntax# MIN HOUR DAY MONTH WEEKDAY COMMAND 0 2 * * * /pat... 325 views
How to View System Logs on Linux
System logs are essential for troubleshooting issues on your Breeze.Using journalctl# View all logs journalctl # Recent logs journalctl -n 50 # Follow logs in r... 85 views
How to Create a Non-Root User on Linux
Running everything as root is a security risk. Create a regular user for day-to-day tasks.Create Useradduser myuserEnter a password and optional user informatio... 312 views
How to Transfer Files to Your Server with SCP
SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) lets you transfer files between your local machine and your Breeze over SSH.Upload a Filescp /local/path/file.txt root@YOUR_IP:/remot... 545 views
How to Set Up Automatic Security Updates
Automatic security updates keep your server patched without manual intervention.Ubuntu / Debianapt install unattended-upgrades -y dpkg-reconfigure -plow unatten... 251 views
How to Resize a Disk Partition After Upgrade
After upgrading your Breeze plan, you may need to expand your filesystem to use the additional disk space.Check Current Disk Sizedf -h lsblkGrow the PartitionFo... 114 views
Understanding Server Resource Limits
Each Breeze plan comes with specific resource allocations. Understanding these limits helps you choose the right plan.Resources Per PlanvCPU — Virtual CPU... 113 views
Server Resource Monitoring with htop and glances
Practical guide to htop featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices. 32 views
Setting Up Unattended Upgrades on Debian/Ubuntu
Everything you need to know about unattended for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with upgrades. 33 views
RAID Configuration and Management on Linux
Practical guide to raid featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices. 35 views
LVM Volume Management on Linux
Practical guide to lvm featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices. 37 views
Managing Services with Systemd: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to systemd covering installation, configuration, and optimization for Linux VPS environments. 38 views
Configuring Logrotate for Application Logs
Application logs grow indefinitely. Without rotation, they fill your disk and can take down your entire server. 857 views
Configuring Smartmontools for Disk Health Monitoring
Everything you need to know about smartctl for your VPS, from initial setup to production-ready configuration with disk-health. 39 views
Setting Up Fail2Ban for Brute Force Protection
Practical guide to fail2ban featuring real-world examples, performance tuning tips, and security best practices. 34 views
Setting Up SSH Certificate Authentication
Step-by-step tutorial for ssh on Ubuntu/Debian servers, with practical code examples and troubleshooting tips. 33 views