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Self-Hosting Your Own Infrastructure

January 10, 202412 min read

Why Self-Host?

Self-hosting gives you complete control over your infrastructure, data, and costs. Here's what I've learned managing self-hosted servers.

Essential Components

1. Server Setup

  • Choose a reliable VPS provider
  • Secure your server with SSH keys
  • Configure firewall rules
  • 2. Docker for Containerization

    Docker makes deployment consistent and reproducible:

    docker-compose up -d

    3. Nginx as Reverse Proxy

    Configure Nginx for SSL termination and load balancing.

    Monitoring and Maintenance

    Regular monitoring and updates are crucial for security.

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