VPS Quick Cheat-Sheet

Step cards and tips for students and faculty deploying VPS in academic projects.

Step 1: Select VPS Provider

Pick a reliable provider with academic/student plans. Example offers at GratisVPS.

Step 2: Configure Instance

Set hostname, user accounts, SSH keys, and update packages for security and stability.

Tip: Use non-root users for daily development to reduce risks.

Step 3: Install Software

Install LAMP, Node.js, Python/Jupyter, or other required stacks depending on your course.

Step 4: Student Deployment

Students deploy apps to VPS. Track changes and encourage documentation for reproducibility.

Step 5: Backup & Review

Take snapshots, export important data, and review student submissions before decommissioning instances.

Pro tip: Automate snapshots for large classes to save time.

Additional Resources

Template VPS Images

Prebuilt starter images for labs and projects.

Security Guidelines

SSH keys, firewall, and backup practices.

Quickstart Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for different programming stacks.