Shared Hosting vs VPS: A Comprehensive Guide for Junior Developers
Shared hosting vs VPS vs hosting managed by DeployHQ — key differences, pros, and cons to help junior developers choose the right setup.
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VPS
Virtual Private Servers (VPS) give you dedicated resources and more control than shared hosting, without the cost of a dedicated server. They're a great choice when your website or application needs better performance and customization.
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Self‑Host Ghost CMS on a VPS with Docker
Deploy Ghost — the open-source publishing platform — on a VPS with Docker, MySQL, Caddy TLS, Mailgun, and continuous deployment via DeployHQ.
The Easiest Way to Set Up Zero Downtime Deployments (Atomic Symlinks)
The easiest zero downtime deployment setup: atomic symlinks. Working bash script, RPO/RTO numbers, and the prerequisites most tutorials skip.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu with Automated Deploys
Set up a Minecraft Java 21 server on Ubuntu 24.04 with one command, systemd auto-restart, and continuous plugin updates via DeployHQ — no FTP required.
9 Actually‑Free PHP Hosting Options in 2026 (No Trials, No Credit Card)
Nine PHP hosts with real free tiers in 2026 — no trials, no credit card for most. RAM, storage, SSL, custom domains, and deployment method compared.
How to Deploy a PHP Application: From Git Push to Zero Downtime
Five proven PHP deployment workflows: push-to-deploy from Git, Composer builds, SSH commands, atomic zero-downtime releases, and multi-environment setups.
What's the easiest way to deploy on a VPS?
Compare manual SSH, Capistrano, GitHub Actions, and DeployHQ for VPS deployments — with a clear recommendation for most teams.
How to Install WordPress on a VPS: Ubuntu 24.04 Step-by‑Step Guide
A complete guide to installing WordPress on a VPS with Ubuntu 24.04 — from Nginx and PHP 8.3 setup to Redis caching, SSL, security hardening, and automated Git-based deployments with DeployHQ.
Deploy Keycloak 26 on Ubuntu 24.04: Production VPS with Docker and DeployHQ
Deploy Keycloak 26 on a VPS with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Nginx, and TLS. This production-ready guide includes automated configuration deployments with DeployHQ.
Self‑Hosting AI Models: Hardware Requirements, Model Selection, and Deployment Guide
A practical guide to self-hosting AI models on your own infrastructure. Covers hardware requirements, VRAM and quantisation, model selection for 2026, cost comparisons with cloud APIs, and deployment with DeployHQ.
Self‑Host ChatGPT on a VPS: Open WebUI + Ollama Install Guide
Self-host a ChatGPT-style chat UI on a VPS with Open WebUI and Ollama. Docker Compose, Nginx TLS, model sizing, and automated CI/CD deploys.
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.