Linux
20 tutorials- Test VPS BandwidthComplete guide to test download speed, upload speed and latency of your VPS with Speedtest to verify network performance.beginnerbeginner
- Install Nginx with SSL Certificate (Certbot)Complete guide to install Nginx and configure a free SSL certificate with Certbot to set up your own secure website.beginnerbeginner
- Configure swap on a Linux VPSAdd file-based swap to avoid OOM on small VPS: creation, fstab, swappiness and monitoring.beginnerbeginner
- Perform MTR/Traceroute DiagnosisComplete guide to use MTR and Traceroute to diagnose network connectivity issues and identify latency points on your VPS.beginnerbeginner
- Configure Timezone to ParisSimple guide to configure your VPS timezone to Paris timezone (Europe/Paris) to ensure correct system time synchronization.beginnerbeginner
- Install Node.js and npm on a Linux VPSInstall Node.js LTS and npm on Ubuntu or Debian using the NodeSource repository, verify versions, and follow basic practices for running JavaScript applications.beginnerbeginner
- Install Redis on a Linux VPSInstall Redis on Ubuntu/Debian, start the service, test with redis-cli, and apply minimal settings for cache, sessions, and queues.beginnerbeginner
- Install Plesk on a Linux VPSComplete guide to install Plesk Obsidian on your Linux VPS. Plesk is a powerful control panel to manage your websites, databases, emails and more.intermediateintermediate
- Install WireGuard VPN on a VPSComplete guide to install and configure WireGuard VPN on your VPS server using a simplified script. Create your own private VPN network.intermediateintermediate
- Install Docker on a Linux VPSComplete guide to install Docker and Docker Compose on your Linux VPS. Docker allows you to create, deploy and run applications in isolated containers.intermediateintermediate
- Create a sudo user on a Linux VPSCreate a non-root administrator account with sudo and SSH keys to secure access to your Infrawire Linux VPS.intermediateintermediate
- Back up a Linux VPS with rsyncIncremental Linux VPS backups to a remote host with rsync over SSH, cron scheduling and best practices.intermediateintermediate
- Install WordPress on a Linux VPSComplete guide to install WordPress on your Linux VPS with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP). Complete and secure configuration.intermediateintermediate
- Secure SSH ConnectionComplete guide to secure your SSH connection by changing the port and configuring additional security options to prevent brute force attacks.intermediateintermediate
- Install MariaDB on a Linux VPSInstall and harden MariaDB on Ubuntu/Debian: user, test database, firewall and best practices for your apps.intermediateintermediate
- Install and configure UFW on a VPSComplete guide to install and configure UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) on your Linux VPS server to secure your services.intermediateintermediate
- Configure Fail2ban on a Linux VPSInstall and configure Fail2ban to temporarily ban IP addresses after repeated failed attempts on SSH, Nginx, or other services.intermediateintermediate
- How to Delete a File or Directory in Linux from the Command LineLearn to delete files and directories with rm, rmdir and find, check the target before you erase it, and avoid irreversible mistakes on a Linux server.
- Install PostgreSQL on a Linux VPSInstall PostgreSQL on Ubuntu/Debian, create a database user and database, local access, and basic hardening for your applications.intermediateintermediate
- Install and secure mailcow on a Linux VPSOfficial mailcow documentation–aligned guide: system and DNS prerequisites, Docker installation, first start, hardening (password, 2FA, IPv6, firewall) and deliverability basics.advancedadvanced
Windows
13 tutorials- Initial Setup of a Windows VPSComplete guide to configure your Windows VPS after first connection: changing administrator password, Windows updates and basic security configuration.beginnerbeginner
- Manage Windows services on a VPSStart, stop and automate Windows services with PowerShell and Services console.beginnerbeginner
- Install MetaTrader 4 on a Windows VPSInstall MetaTrader 4 on an Infrawire Windows VPS: download, setup, Expert Advisors and 24/7 trading VPS.beginnerbeginner
- Install MetaTrader 5 on a Windows VPSInstall MetaTrader 5 on Windows VPS: broker download, login, Expert Advisors and Infrawire MT5 VPS 24/7.beginnerbeginner
- Configure Windows Update on a Windows VPSEnable automatic updates, active hours and planned reboots on Windows Server on your Infrawire VPS.beginnerbeginner
- Connect via RDP to your Windows VPSComplete guide to connect to your Windows VPS provided by Infrawire via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) from Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.beginnerbeginner
- Configure a scheduled task on Windows ServerCreate a task in Task Scheduler or with PowerShell to run a backup script, cleanup, or maintenance at a fixed time.beginnerbeginner
- Install Chocolatey on a Windows VPSInstall the Chocolatey package manager in PowerShell to quickly deploy Git, 7-Zip, Node.js, or other tools from the command line.beginnerbeginner
- Open a port in Windows Firewall (VPS)Create an inbound rule in Windows Defender Firewall to allow HTTP, HTTPS, or a custom application port on your Windows Server VPS.beginnerbeginner
- Install OpenSSH Server on a Windows VPSEnable OpenSSH Server on Windows Server for CLI admin, SFTP and SSH keys on your Infrawire VPS.intermediateintermediate
- Secure Remote Desktop (RDP) on a Windows VPSHarden RDP: NLA, dedicated accounts, firewall, optional port change after RDP login.intermediateintermediate
- Fix RDP lockout caused by brute-force attacksIs your Windows account locking for no reason? Bots attack the default RDP port. This guide explains why and walks you through changing the port to secure Remote Desktop.intermediateintermediate
- Install IIS and publish a website on a Windows VPSEnable the IIS role on Windows Server, create a site and application pool, add HTML files, and test locally and from the network.intermediateintermediate