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Comparisons | Feb 11, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 11 min read

VPS Comparison 2020: Linode vs DigitalOcean vs Vultr vs SSDNodes

Which VPS hosting provider offers the most bang for your buck? Our Linode vs. Digital Ocean vs. Vultr vs. SSD Nodes 2019 VPS comparison has the answers.

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Tutorials | Jul 28, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 8 min read

How To Install Discourse On Ubuntu

In this Discourse installation guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of installing Discourse – our favorite forum software – on Ubuntu’s latest releases. Server Requirements The minimum server …

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Development | Jul 14, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 46 min read

SQLite vs MySQL vs PostgreSQL – The Search For The “Best” Relational Database Management System

Relational data structures that organize data in tables of rows and columns form the basis of how most online services we use function. Although there are other data models, relational …

The definitive self-hosting handbook

Learn how to use Docker, Docker Compose, and an Nginx reverse proxy to host multiple self-hosted apps on a single VPS. Control your data and save big.

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Comparisons | Jul 06, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 20 min read

The Best Forum Software To Build A Thriving Online Community

Forum software in some form has been around for almost as long as the internet has. And, to this day – forums are still an incredibly powerful way to build …

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Comparisons | Jun 24, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 32 min read

The Best Blogging Platform in 2020 — WordPress vs. Squarespace vs. Ghost vs. Medium vs. Blogger

Are you planning to start your own blog but struggling to choose the right blogging platform for you? We wouldn’t be surprised, with the number of options available – it’s definitely …

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Development | Jun 18, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 7 min read

How to Flush DNS Cache on Windows, Linux, and macOS

If you’re having issues connecting to certain websites, it’s probably time to clear your DNS cache. In this post, we’ll cover exactly how to flush your DNS cache and why …

Updates | Apr 29, 2020 | By Rob Perry | 5 min read

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Now Available at SSD Nodes!

Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that as of this weekend Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is available to all SSD Nodes customers. You can either select it as your distro when …

Self-Hosting && Tutorials | Apr 21, 2020 | By Joel Hans | 12 min read

Install Rocket.Chat with Docker as a Slack alternative

Affected by the recent Slack outage? Looking for a free Slack alternative? In this tutorial, you’ll set up Rocket.Chat in minutes using Docker.

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