Server basics

Description

In this guide, you will learn how to setup the absolute basics on your VPS.

We are using the Linux operating system Ubuntu 24.04.

What you’ll learn
  • Update and upgrade your system.
  • Install some essential tools.
Step by step guide
Bash
# Update and upgrade your system
apt update
apt upgrade -y

# Install essential packages

# Scan open ports
apt install nmap -y
# Usage: nmap -p80 YOUR_SERVER_IP

# Display folder structures
apt install tree -y
# Usage: tree -L 3

# Task manager and system monitor
apt install btop -y
# Usage: btop (cancel with ctrl+c)

# Cloud utilities
apt install cloud-utils -y

# Network utilities
apt install net-tools -y
# Usage: netstat -tulpen

# SQLite database CLI
apt install sqlite3 -y

# Container image management
apt install skopeo -y

# Network bandwidth monitor
apt install nethogs -y
Next steps
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