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KVM, IPMI, templates, monitoring, and first-hour setup.

  1. What KVM actually virtualizesWhat KVM actually virtualizesKVM virtualizes a full machine for your VPS: CPU, RAM, disk, and your own kernel with root. Learn how that differs from containers and dedicated servers, and how…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  2. First 30 minutes on a new VPSFirst 30 minutes on a new VPSSpend the first 30 minutes on a new VPS setup patching, adding a keyed user, setting a firewall, and syncing time before you install apps or a panel.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  3. OS templates and rebuildsOS templates and rebuildsA VPS rebuild installs a fresh OS template and usually keeps your IP. Files and SSH host keys are wiped. Snapshot first, then rebuild only when you want…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  4. IPMI and iKVM on dedicatedIPMI and iKVM on dedicatedIPMI is the onboard controller that stays up when the OS will not. iKVM gives you remote keyboard and display so you can reinstall and recover a dedicated…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  5. Two IPv4, IPv6, and dual-stackTwo IPv4, IPv6, and dual-stackDual-stack means your hostname answers on both IPv4 and IPv6. LogicWeb VPS plans include two IPv4 addresses; test A and AAAA so a broken path does not win…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  6. Monitoring uptime, disk, and RAMMonitoring uptime, disk, and RAMUse external HTTP checks, disk and inode warnings, and sensible RAM alerts so you catch real outages. Ping alone is not application uptime monitoring.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  7. Snapshots versus backupsSnapshots versus backupsA VPS snapshot is a fast rollback on the same array. A backup is a separate copy you can restore after the node is gone. Use both for…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  8. Choosing a datacenter cityChoosing a datacenter cityChoose a datacenter city near your visitors and payment flow. A LogicWeb VPS lives in one of six cities, so plan latency, mail, and allow-lists around that single…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  9. Unattended upgrades on a VPSUnattended upgrades on a VPSUnattended upgrades install security patches on your VPS without manual work each time. You still choose reboot windows and hold packages that should not jump major versions alone.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  10. Rescue modeRescue modeVPS rescue is a network-boot environment when the guest will not start. Mount the disk, fix fstab or passwords, copy files off, then reboot into the guest.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  11. Virtio disks and NICsVirtio disks and NICsVirtio is the fast paravirtual disk and NIC path on a LogicWeb KVM VPS. Use emulated IDE or e1000 only when an old OS lacks drivers, then return…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  12. Firewall in the first hour, not the first monthFirewall in the first hour, not the first monthSet up your VPS firewall in the first hour: allow 22, 80, and 443, open 25 only if you receive mail, then enable it before apps go live.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  13. OS reinstall on dedicated via IPMIOS reinstall on dedicated via IPMIAn OS reinstall on dedicated uses IPMI to mount an ISO, boot the installer, and wipe the disks. You usually keep the same IP and MAC; copy data…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  14. The IPMI network is not your public NICThe IPMI network is not your public NICThe IPMI network is separate from your public NIC on dedicated servers. Keep site traffic on the public address, restrict BMC access, and never share a default route…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  15. Windows on dedicated, without pretending it is LinuxWindows on dedicated, without pretending it is LinuxA Windows dedicated server uses IPMI, a real license, and RDP—not Linux habits. Plan console access, allow-listed Remote Desktop, and scheduled update reboots from day one.Updated Aug 29, 2026
  16. cloud-init: use it, or turn it off on purposecloud-init: use it, or turn it off on purposecloud-init can write SSH keys and the hostname on first boot. Use it fully through the panel, or disable and mask it so reboots stop undoing your hostname…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  17. Offsite backups for a VPSOffsite backups for a VPSAn offsite VPS backup is a copy you control on another machine. Dump databases first, copy files with rsync, borg, or restic, and restore once so you know…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  18. Read the boot console before you reinstallRead the boot console before you reinstallOpen the boot console before you reinstall a down server. VPS VNC or dedicated IPMI often shows fsck, a full disk, or a panic you can fix in…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  19. IPv6 on a VPS: on by default, tested on purposeIPv6 on a VPS: on by default, tested on purposeIPv6 on a LogicWeb VPS is on by default. If AAAA exists, serve IPv6 correctly or remove the record so phones and AutoSSL are not sent down a…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  20. Why the smallest VPS includes two IPv4Why the smallest VPS includes two IPv4The smallest LogicWeb VPS includes two IPv4 addresses so you can split web and mail or keep a spare. Each has its own rDNS; they are not a…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  21. Install n8n on a LogicWeb VPSInstall n8n on a LogicWeb VPSInstall n8n on a LogicWeb VPS with Docker, a persistent volume, and HTTPS in front of port 5678. Snapshot first, bind localhost, and pin the image tag once…Updated Aug 29, 2026
  22. Run Ollama on a VPS without melting the boxRun Ollama on a VPS without melting the boxOllama runs local LLMs on a VPS when the model fits free RAM and the API stays on localhost. Shared hosting cannot load it; you need a KVM…Updated Aug 29, 2026