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Fli
06-21-2015, 12:49 PM
Hello, please lets create list of things we can do on a VPS (virtual private server, linux server).
How we can use linux server?


ideas:
hosting an website with some information, downloadable files, discussion, blog
torrent downloading/seeding, we can install linux torrent client and download/upload files in high speed
remote desktop (http://internetlifeforum.com/vps-hosting/138-how-install-linux-remote-desktop-vps/), we can install VNC server and desktop software on a VPS to use it like non stop running computer/workplace
private encrypted proxy (http://internetlifeforum.com/linux-forums/1326-quick-way-turn-linux-vps-into-anonymous-socks-proxy-via-ssh-encrypted/), any linux VPS can be used as an socks proxy so one can access internet more securelly.
backup space, use it as an backup medium, data can be transfered via SCP client, FTP...
game server - hosting an application for online multiplayer gaming like Minecraft, Counter Strike, L4D2
Tor relay node (https://www.torproject.org/docs/tor-doc-relay.html.en) - helping speedup Tor anonymity network
host a teamspeak server (http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads), google query: setup teamspeak linux , or host mumble server (http://mumble.sourceforge.net/)
radio streaming relay
VOIP server?

cancel it and save electricity, money and time needed to manage it

Need to know how to use VPS in any of above mentioned ways? just google: VPS how to <activity_you_want_to_do_on_it>

LeaseVPS
11-02-2015, 10:04 AM
OpenVPN Server
Sandbox (dev works) / proof of concepts (POC's)
Mail Server
ELK Stack (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana) (Logs / syslog / event reporting)
other snmp monitoring, nagios, cacti or observium

John HostiServer
12-21-2015, 01:15 PM
Also you can deploy some programs and application there, you can practice in managing remote server by yourself and improve your skills

saya-123
06-05-2024, 12:29 PM
A VPS offers users a versatile platform for various purposes. Anyone can utilize a VPS for web hosting, development and testing of applications, remote desktop access via protocols like RDP, setting up VPN servers for secure internet connections, hosting game servers, storing data backups, or running bots for automation tasks. You just have to begin with DedicatedCore.com VPS, sign up for a plan, choose an operating system, and configure the server according to your needs. Once set up, users can connect to their VPS remotely and start utilizing its resources for their desired tasks,