Server setup

For the first example we have been working on a local directory (/var/test/). However for the rest of the sections it is recommended to work on a server on cloud where you have root access.

1. Virtual Private Server

You can get a small and cheap VPS from:

Here are some instructions on how to setup your VPS properly (assuming that you have installed Ubuntu or Debian):

  1. Basic server setup

  2. Secure the server

  3. Install Docker

2. Dedicated Root Server

Alternatively (and recommended), you can get a Dedicated Root Server from Hetzner: Dedicated Root Server

This option might be a bit more expensive than a small VPS, and might require more work to setup and maintain, but it offers you much more space and opportunities for installing lots of applications, expecially if you need to use Incus containers as well, besides Docker containers.

Use a small VPS for testing and getting started, and once you are familiar and feel confident, migrate to a dedicated root server.