Basics
Beginner
Understanding systemd: Units, Journal & Timers (instead of Cron)
Start services, read logs, schedule tasks: this foundational guide explains systemd with real commands – including your …
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6 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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Understanding Docker Networks: bridge, internal DNS & the proxy network
Why does every app recipe declare a proxy network? This guide explains Docker networks, internal DNS and container …
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7 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 actually works (and what Traefik does for you)
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: where your data really lives
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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14 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)
A and AAAA records, TTL and propagation explained clearly: how your own domain points to your server – the prerequisite …
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8 min read
Basics
Beginner
First steps with a netcup VPS
From a freshly ordered netcup server to a ready-to-use system: SSH login, system updates, a sudo user and the most …
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5 min read