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Migrating Rocket.Chat to Mattermost on a VPS
Self-hosting11 min read

Migrating Rocket.Chat to Mattermost on a VPS

Rocket.Chat 9.0 moves LDAP and SAML to the Premium plan. Migrate to Mattermost Community with full history, users and enterprise authentication.

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Migrating from Mailchimp to self-hosted Mautic on VPS
Business Email9 min read

Migrating from Mailchimp to self-hosted Mautic on VPS

Export your Mailchimp lists, import them into self-hosted Mautic on a VPS and configure SPF, DKIM and DMARC before your first send. Complete guide.

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Zapier vs n8n self-hosted: the ROI calculation in 2026
Automation11 min read

Zapier vs n8n self-hosted: the ROI calculation in 2026

Since June 2026, Zapier multiplies tasks for each AI action. Find the exact volume at which a n8n VPS becomes more cost-effective.

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Migrate from GitLab to Gitea on a VPS in 2026
Development10 min read

Migrate from GitLab to Gitea on a VPS in 2026

GitLab.com made namespaces with more than 5 members read-only from August 15, 2026. Here is how to migrate to self-hosted Gitea without losing history.

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Watchtower vs Diun: managing Docker image updates on a VPS
Deployment8 min read

Watchtower vs Diun: managing Docker image updates on a VPS

Watchtower updates your containers automatically. Diun notifies you and lets you decide. Compare both to choose the right approach for your VPS.

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Self-Hosting Excalidraw on a VPS: Open Source Whiteboard
Self-hosting8 min read

Self-Hosting Excalidraw on a VPS: Open Source Whiteboard

Deploy Excalidraw on your VPS: MIT collaborative whiteboard, without quota sessions, data on your infrastructure — no Miro or FigJam subscription.

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CrowdSec vs Fail2ban: Which One to Choose for Your VPS
Comparison7 min read

CrowdSec vs Fail2ban: Which One to Choose for Your VPS

CrowdSec or Fail2ban on your Linux VPS? Comparison by use case: community blocklist or local simplicity — the decision tree to choose the right tool.

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3-2-1 Backup Strategy for Your VPS with Restic and S3
Security & Monitoring11 min read

3-2-1 Backup Strategy for Your VPS with Restic and S3

Build a complete 3-2-1 strategy on your VPS: Restic to Backblaze B2 or Cloudflare R2, systemd timer, retention policy and automated restore test.

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Core Web Vitals and INP: what your hosting actually changes
Deployment12 min read

Core Web Vitals and INP: what your hosting actually changes

LCP, INP, CLS — the 2026 thresholds, their connection to server TTFB, and why a well-configured VPS succeeds where shared hosting consistently fails.

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DMARC p=quarantine: stop sending in monitor-only mode
Business Email9 min read

DMARC p=quarantine: stop sending in monitor-only mode

In 2026, Google and Microsoft throttle senders of more than 100 emails/day stuck on DMARC p=none. SPF, DKIM, DMARC and List-Unsubscribe one-click checklist.

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n8n 3.0: migrating from npm to Docker before October 2026
Automation8 min read

n8n 3.0: migrating from npm to Docker before October 2026

n8n 3.0 drops npm and npx support in October 2026. Detect your launch mode, export your workflows, and switch to Docker Compose with PostgreSQL before the deadline.

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Migrating from Pocket: self-hosted alternatives on a VPS
Self-hosting10 min read

Migrating from Pocket: self-hosted alternatives on a VPS

Pocket shut down in July 2025 and deleted all data in November. Export your articles and import them into Karakeep or Wallabag on your own VPS.

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