Cloud Server Hosting Product Guide
Linux Cloud Server Hosting is a self-managed virtual private server with a bare operating system (OS) that you can fully customize to meet complex needs. Popular uses include:
- Private server with dedicated resources for databases, online gaming, virtual private networks (VPNs), etc.
- Web applications you don’t want sharing resources with a control panel you don’t need
- Dev ops and testing on multiple OSs at any time
- Server cluster automation
There are many more benefits of unmanaged server hosting. This product guide is designed to provide tutorials for the most common tasks, including data migration and software development, in one place.
If you’re still curious about the benefits of an unmanaged Linux server, read our blog explaining the features between Managed VPS and Cloud Server Hosting.
InMotion Ansible Control Node
Do you manage multiple web servers? Learn how you can start automating tasks now with our Ansible Control Node, free with our Cloud Server Hosting plans. Learn more about Ansible now!
Getting Started with Cloud VPS Hosting
Here are some common tasks you’ll need to know how to achieve when getting started with an unmanaged Linux server.
- Cloud Server Hosting Overview
- Re-OSing Cloud Servers
- Changing DNS Settings in AMP
- Managing SSH Keys
- Installing LAMP Stack (CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
- Installing LEMP Stack (CentOS)
- Creating a Linux user (CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
- Securing your Linux Cloud Server
Transferring Websites
Transferring from another web hosting provider or cPanel server? These guides can help you find the best migration method for you.
Linux Operating Systems
We offer three of the most popular Linux operating systems for cloud VPS applications. Re-OS between the three distributions at any time in AMP.
cPanel Control Panel Alternatives
Manage your Linux Cloud Server Hosting with one of these free server control panels and cluster management applications.
Other Important Tasks
Once you finish setting up your Linux Cloud Server, these articles can help you understand new ways to improve performance and security for greater success.
Other Cloud Server Hosting Tutorials
- How to Log into Webmin and Update Passwords
- Install Webmin on CentOS
- Adding a User and Domain to Vesta Control Panel
- Choosing Vesta Control Panel
- Manage my Cloud Server Overview
- How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 16
- How to Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy (Ubuntu 16)
- How to Create a Sudo User in Debian 8
- How to Create a Sudo User in Ubuntu
- How to Re-OS Your Cloud Server in AMP
- Debian 8 General Guide
- How to Install a LAMP Stack on Debian
- How to Manage DNS from AMP for Cloud Server
- How to Install LAMP Stack on CentOS
- Upgrade To High-Availability Cloud Server
