HestiaCP + DeployHQ on Linode: Automated Git Deployments for Agencies
Step-by-step guide to automating Git deployments to HestiaCP on a Linode VPS with DeployHQ — per-site SFTP, build pipelines, and rollback for agencies.
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How to Install and Self-Host GitLab on a VPS: A Step-by‑Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to installing GitLab CE/EE on an Ubuntu 24.04 VPS with Let's Encrypt SSL, security hardening, performance tuning, and DeployHQ integration for automated deployments from your self-hosted GitLab instance.
Understanding Podman: Docker's Open Source Alternative
Podman is a daemonless, rootless container engine from Red Hat — now the default on enterprise Linux. Learn how it compares to Docker in performance and security, when to choose it, and how to migrate your workflows with real CI/CD and deployment examples.
Python Application Servers in 2026: From WSGI to Modern ASGI Solutions
Compare Gunicorn, Uvicorn, Hypercorn, and Granian for production Python: WSGI vs ASGI trade-offs, Granian vs Uvicorn, Docker, and worker sizing.
Node.js Application Servers in 2026: Express, Fastify, Hono, and Modern Alternatives Compared
Express is still the default Node.js server — but Fastify is 2x faster, Hono runs everywhere, and Bun has its own built-in server. This comparison benchmarks the top Node.js application servers for production deployments, covering performance, middleware support, TypeScript integration, and deployment with PM2.
Conventional Commits Guide: Rules, Tools and CI/CD Enforcement
Learn how to implement conventional commits with commitlint and Husky, automate changelogs with semantic-release, and enforce structured commit messages in your CI/CD pipeline. Includes real configuration examples and team adoption tips.
Java Application Servers in 2025: From Traditional to Cloud Native
The Java server landscape has shifted from shared application servers to embedded runtimes and cloud-native frameworks. This guide traces that evolution — from Tomcat and WildFly through Spring Boot to Quarkus and Micronaut — and shows how to make the transition without rewriting everything.
Self‑Host the Ollama + Open WebUI Stack: A Foundational Guide
Understand the Ollama + Open WebUI + Nginx stack before installing it. Architecture, model-picking matrix, and trade-offs vs hosted APIs like ChatGPT.
Comparing PHP Application Servers: Performance, Scalability, and Modern Options
Head-to-head comparison of PHP-FPM, FrankenPHP, RoadRunner, Swoole, and LiteSpeed. Covers architecture, performance trade-offs, worker modes, and how to deploy each with DeployHQ.
Installing cPanel in 2026: AlmaLinux (Recommended) or Ubuntu Alternatives with DeployHQ
cPanel needs AlmaLinux, not Ubuntu. This guide covers the AlmaLinux install path plus free Ubuntu alternatives (CloudPanel, HestiaCP) with DeployHQ.
How To Deploy Metabase with Docker Compose and DeployHQ
Deploy a production-ready Metabase instance with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Nginx, and Let's Encrypt TLS — then automate future updates with DeployHQ.
Managing Application Services with Systemd and Monit
Keep your production applications running with Systemd and Monit. Learn service unit configuration, resource monitoring, health checks, email alerts, and how to integrate service management into your DeployHQ deployment workflow.