Uptime Checks From Outside the VPS Machine
On-box probes cannot see a dead host or a blocked NIC. Add a cheap external HTTP check so someone else notices when your Lucknow VPS stops answering.
Observability8 min read
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Guides for operators
Practical guides for Linux, containers, CI/CD, self-hosting, and running VPS infrastructure from Netbay Engineering.
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Python Deploy Script: git pull, pip install, migrate
Write a small deploy script that git pulls, installs pinned deps, runs migrations, and restarts systemd so Python releases stay boring and repeatable.
App Deployment8 min read
Shared-Nothing vs One-Box Monolith Decision Tree
Walk a practical decision tree: keep the monolith on one VPS until a named bottleneck, then split one concern instead of copying the whole stack.
Cloud Architecture8 min read
Deploy PHP with Git and a Shared Storage Dir
Ship PHP with git releases on the VPS: clone to timestamped folders, symlink current, and keep .env plus storage in a shared directory that deploys never wipe.
App Deployment9 min read
A Server-Admin Agent That Runs Shell Safely
Build a server-admin agent that never gets a raw shell: allowlisted binaries, a cwd jail, timeouts, and no pipes, on a Linux VPS in Lucknow.
AI Agents9 min read
Health Checks and Draining a Local Model Process
Probe llama-server with /health, stop nginx from sending new work, and SIGTERM the GGUF process only after in-flight CPU generates finish safely.
AI Infrastructure8 min read
Parallel Jobs and Matrix Builds for Faster CI
Run checks concurrently and use build matrices to test many configurations without exploding your pipeline.
CI/CD7 min read
Back Up Vector Databases and Model Configs
Snapshot vector indexes, prompt packs, and router YAML on a Lucknow VPS, skip re-downloadable weights, and rehearse a restore before the disk fills.
AI Infrastructure8 min read
Void Linux and Artix: Systemd-Free Alternatives on the Server
Void with runit and Artix with OpenRC or runit give enthusiasts systemd-free control of a hobby server. Compare init systems, package managers, and cadence.
Linux7 min read
Dependency Vulnerability Scanning Integrated Into CI
Scan dependencies for known vulnerabilities in every build and gate on blocking findings to keep supply-chain risk out of production.
CI/CD6 min read
SQLite vs Postgres: A Decision You Can Defend
Defend SQLite or Postgres with host count, writer count, and ops load, not fashion, so a VPS app does not outgrow the wrong engine by surprise.
Databases8 min read
Kernel sysctl Hardening Checklist for a Public Server
Harden a Linux kernel against network abuse and privilege escalation by tuning the sysctl knobs that matter most for a public-facing internet VPS.
Linux Security7 min read