Mastering OpenStack: A Beginner’s Guide Video Series
A 5-part OpenStack video series for beginners: install it on Ubuntu in VirtualBox, launch instances, set up networking and SSH, upload images, use the CLI.
Self-Hosting & Servers
Self-host your own servers: Minecraft Java and Bedrock, Matrix Synapse with Docker, OpenStack and HestiaCP.
Minecraft Bedrock Server Auto-Update Script
Keep your Minecraft Bedrock server up to date automatically. This free script finds your install, backs it up, checks for the latest version and updates it.
How to Set Up Matrix/Synapse Server with Docker
Commands to self-host a Matrix Synapse chat server: install Docker, deploy Synapse with Docker Compose and create users. Follow along with the video.
Auto-Install a Minecraft Bedrock Server on Ubuntu/Debian
A free script that installs a Minecraft Bedrock Edition server on Ubuntu or Debian in minutes: sets the user, port and directory, and runs it as a service.
How to Install the ionCube Loader on HestiaCP
Install the ionCube Loader on a HestiaCP server so PHP can run ionCube-encoded files: download the right package (incl. ARM64), add it to php.ini, restart.
Free Minecraft Server on Oracle Cloud Free Tier
Run a free Minecraft Java server on Oracle Cloud's Always Free tier: open port 25565, install Java 17 and keep the server running in a screen session.