How to Optimize Ubuntu on Vagary Cloud VPS

Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions for VPS hosting, thanks to its stability and extensive support community. At Vagary Cloud, we ensure that your Ubuntu-powered VPS runs smoothly out of the box.
Getting Started with Ubuntu on Vagary Cloud VPS:

1. Initial Setup: After provisioning your VPS, log in via SSH and perform an initial update:

1. sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Security Configuration: Enable a firewall and set up SSH key-based authentication for secure access:

1. sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
2. sudo ufw enable
3. Software Installation: Use Ubuntu’s robust package manager to install applications like NGINX, MySQL, or PHP.

Tips to Optimize Ubuntu on Vagary Cloud VPS:

• Automate Backups: Leverage Vagary Cloud’s integrated backup features to protect your data.
• Enable Swap Space: For VPS instances with limited RAM, adding swap space can improve performance:

• sudo fallocate -l 1G /swapfile
• sudo chmod 600 /swapfile
• sudo mkswap /swapfile
• sudo swapon /swapfile
• Monitor Performance: Use tools like htop and iotop to keep track of server resources.

Why Vagary Cloud for Ubuntu VPS? Our cloud infrastructure is optimized for Ubuntu, ensuring stability, high-speed performance, and reliability.