Basics
Beginner
Understanding systemd
Start services, read logs, schedule tasks: this foundational guide explains systemd with real commands – including your …
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7 min read
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All Serverküche tutorials in the Basics category – hands-on step-by-step self-hosting guides for your own server.
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Basics
Intermediate
Understanding Docker networks
Why does every app recipe declare a proxy network? This guide explains Docker networks, internal DNS and container …
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8 min read
Basics
Beginner
Understanding Linux Users, Groups & File Permissions
Who is allowed to do what on your server? This foundational guide explains users, groups and file permissions with real …
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8 min read
Basics
Beginner
How HTTPS works
Certificate, chain of trust, Let's Encrypt, handshake: this foundational guide explains HTTPS with real commands – and …
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8 min read
Basics
Beginner
Docker volumes vs. bind mounts
Named volume or bind mount? This foundational guide explains the difference, shows both with real examples, and when to …
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7 min read
Basics
Advanced
Keeping your whole Docker stack safely up to date
Update discipline for your Docker stack: pin versions, get notified about updates with Diun, apply them safely, clean up …
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15 min read
Basics
Beginner
The essential terminal commands for your server
The toolbox for the server terminal: from htop, btop and ncdu for debugging to tmux, rsync and dig for daily work – with …
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11 min read
Basics
Beginner
Connecting a domain to your server (DNS basics)
Point your domain to your server: set A and AAAA records, understand TTL and propagation, verify with dig – and set …
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8 min read
Basics
Beginner
First steps with a netcup VPS
Just ordered a netcup VPS? Log in via SSH, install updates, create a sudo user and test it – the safe groundwork on …
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6 min read