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Linux server tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials for a Linux server: VPNs, web servers, databases, containers, security and backups. Each one names the distributions it was tested on.

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3 of 45 tutorials in Backups tested on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  1. Automate snapshots before risky changes with the CLI

    A small script that takes a VPSNine snapshot with the vps9 CLI, waits until it is ready and rotates old ones, then runs your risky change.

    beginner · 15 min · Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  2. How to automate BorgBackup with borgmatic to a second server

    Back up files and databases to a second server over SSH with borgmatic: an append-only key, one YAML config, retention, checks and a daily timer.

    intermediate · 40 min · Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  3. How to back up a Linux server with restic to S3 storage

    Encrypted nightly backups to any S3-compatible bucket with restic: database dumps, a systemd timer, a retention policy and a tested restore.

    intermediate · 30 min · Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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