Resources & Insights
Explore our latest guides and tutorials covering UpCloud services, features and the broader world of cloud technologies.
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Blogs
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Long reads
Modern Software Architecture Patterns (2026): What Actually Scales in Production
Evaluating the most effective modern software architecture patterns designed for real-world scalability and production challenges.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- GPUs
- Long reads
Deploying AI Workloads on GPUs: A Practical Guide for Developers
Discover how to efficiently run AI models on GPUs with practical insights and best practices for developers.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Comparisons
- Long reads
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Servers: Choosing the Right Infrastructure
Exploring the key differences between Cloud, VPS, and Dedicated servers to find the best infrastructure for your needs.
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Security
UpCloud responds to the “Copy Fail” and “Dirty Frag” Local Root Vulnerability exploits
A new and easily exploitable "Copy Fail" local root vulnerability was identified on April 29, 2026, impacting all Linux deployments. Due to its simplicity compared to typical Local Root Exploits (LREs), systems with untrusted local users are at the highest risk.
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud and Anders Innovations Partner to Deliver European Cloud Expertise
We’re proud to partner with Anders Innovations to bring together high-performance cloud infrastructure and hands-on development expertise for customers across Europe. This builds on a […]
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud and Bitmore Deepen Partnership to Bring Secure Hybrid Cloud Solutions to More Finnish Organizations
At UpCloud, we are continuing to invest in strong, long-term partnerships that help our customers solve increasingly complex cloud challenges. Today, we are excited to […]
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Long reads
Modern Software Architecture Patterns (2026): What Actually Scales in Production
Evaluating the most effective modern software architecture patterns designed for real-world scalability and production challenges.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- GPUs
- Long reads
Deploying AI Workloads on GPUs: A Practical Guide for Developers
Discover how to efficiently run AI models on GPUs with practical insights and best practices for developers.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Comparisons
- Long reads
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Servers: Choosing the Right Infrastructure
Exploring the key differences between Cloud, VPS, and Dedicated servers to find the best infrastructure for your needs.
- Industry analyses
- Cloudscapes
- UpCloud Insights
From Hidden Champion to European Cloud Leader: Insights from UpCloud’s CEO
The European cloud industry is at a turning point. Rising geopolitical tensions, stricter regulations like GDPR and the AI Act, and growing awareness of vendor […]
- UpCloud Insights
- Cloudscapes
- Guest stories
How Quriiri Scales Trust and Reliability on UpCloud Infrastructure
Discover how Quriiri scales trust and reliability on UpCloud infrastructure, learn from Thomas Wahlberg in this weeks episode of Cloudscapes. Read more!
- Open Source
- Cloudscapes
- Data Sovereignty
- Guest stories
Open source, data sovereignty and the future of collaboration with mosa.cloud
Explore the future of collaboration with mosa.cloud, an open-source platform prioritizing data sovereignty and user control. Learn how this European innovator is challenging hyperscalers, combating feature fatigue, and championing true data ownership for SMBs.
- UpCloud Insights
- Community and events
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud Connect Copenhagen Recap: Building Resilient and Sovereign Cloud Strategies
Highlights from UpCloud Connect Copenhagen on digital sovereignty, European cloud resilience, and how Danish businesses can stay secure and compliant.
- UpCloud Insights
- Community and events
- Data Sovereignty
Navigating the New Sovereignty Landscape: Highlights from UpCloud & Solita’s Business Breakfast
On January 22nd, UpCloud hosted a breakfast event together with our strategic partner Solita, bringing together business leaders across industries. The event focused on a […]
- Data Sovereignty
- Community and events
UpCloud Connect Stockholm: Powering Sovereignty and Innovation
On September 18th, we held another edition of UpCloud Connect in Stockholm, our event series dedicated to shaping Europe’s cloud future. Together with our strategic […]
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Comparisons
- Long reads
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Servers: Choosing the Right Infrastructure
Exploring the key differences between Cloud, VPS, and Dedicated servers to find the best infrastructure for your needs.
- Comparisons
- Long reads
PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: Relational vs Document Database Architectures
Explore the evolution of PostgreSQL and MongoDB in the realms of relational and document database architectures for modern applications.
- Comparisons
- Long reads
PostgreSQL vs MySQL: A Practical Guide for Modern Workloads
Discover the differences between PostgreSQL vs. MySQL for modern applications and make informed database choices.
- Cost Optimization
- UpCloud Insights
Cloud migrations without the migraines
Migrating your cloud infrastructure can feel almost impossible. With our guide on cloud migrations, you can avoid downtime and data loss effortlessly.
- Announcements
- Cost Optimization
Introducing the UpCloud Cost Calculator
Confused by endless cloud cost comparison tables? We’ve got you covered! Introducing the UpCloud Cost Calculator. Goodbye endless pricing documents. Now you can easily generate […]
- Announcements
- Comparisons
- Cost Optimization
- Product Updates
Unlock the power of cost-effective modern workloads with the new Cloud Native plans from UpCloud
Flexibility without the guesswork Cloud Native workloads are flexible by design. But that flexibility doesn’t always translate into cost-optimisation. Sometimes you need to scale rapidly […]
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Security
UpCloud responds to the “Copy Fail” and “Dirty Frag” Local Root Vulnerability exploits
A new and easily exploitable "Copy Fail" local root vulnerability was identified on April 29, 2026, impacting all Linux deployments. Due to its simplicity compared to typical Local Root Exploits (LREs), systems with untrusted local users are at the highest risk.
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Security
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud Joins the Digital Defence Ecosystem to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Digital Capabilities
At UpCloud, we believe that Europe’s security and resilience depend on strong, sovereign digital infrastructure. Today, we are proud to announce that UpCloud has joined […]
- Data Sovereignty
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Security
- UpCloud Insights
Who’s Really in Control of Your Cloud Data?
Recent news has brought cloud services to the forefront of public discussion in Finland. At the core of the debate is: Where will critical Finnish […]
- Data Sovereignty
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
The 8 layers of European digital sovereignty explained
Evaluate the essential layers of digital sovereignty shaping Europe’s tech landscape and driving market engagement.
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud and Anders Innovations Partner to Deliver European Cloud Expertise
We’re proud to partner with Anders Innovations to bring together high-performance cloud infrastructure and hands-on development expertise for customers across Europe. This builds on a […]
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud and Bitmore Deepen Partnership to Bring Secure Hybrid Cloud Solutions to More Finnish Organizations
At UpCloud, we are continuing to invest in strong, long-term partnerships that help our customers solve increasingly complex cloud challenges. Today, we are excited to […]
- Cloud Infrastructure
- GPUs
- Long reads
Deploying AI Workloads on GPUs: A Practical Guide for Developers
Discover how to efficiently run AI models on GPUs with practical insights and best practices for developers.
- Long reads
- GPUs
Beyond PyTorch vs. TensorFlow 2026
Frontends · Compilers · Serving: The modern AI stack is layered. You build and train in a frontend, you optimize execution with a compiler, and […]
- Guest stories
- Long reads
- Open Source
Shoehorn – Intelligent Developer Platform
Shoehorn transforms internal developer portals, streamlining workflows and addressing frustrations in software development.
- Guest stories
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Sovereignty
From Zero to 56 Resources: Deploying Cratis Studio on UpCloud
Learn about deploying Cratis Studio on UpCloud, focusing on data sovereignty and best practices for optimal performance from personal experience.
- Guest stories
- Data Sovereignty
- Industry analyses
Who Controls How Your Code Runs? – True Digital Sovereignty
Discover the impact of digital sovereignty on code control and explore alternatives to American cloud services.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Long reads
Modern Software Architecture Patterns (2026): What Actually Scales in Production
Evaluating the most effective modern software architecture patterns designed for real-world scalability and production challenges.
- Data Sovereignty
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
The 8 layers of European digital sovereignty explained
Evaluate the essential layers of digital sovereignty shaping Europe’s tech landscape and driving market engagement.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Kubernetes
Edge Kubernetes and the Best Managed K8s Providers
Discover the advantages of Edge Kubernetes and explore the best managed K8s providers for optimal performance and reliability.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Kubernetes
Edge Kubernetes and the Best Managed K8s Providers
Discover the advantages of Edge Kubernetes and explore the best managed K8s providers for optimal performance and reliability.
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Infrastructure
Understanding Distributed Tracing and Why Jaeger Matters
Modern applications rarely live in one place anymore. A single user request can touch dozens of microservices before completion. Logs and metrics help—but they can’t […]
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Infrastructure
What to Run on Cloud GPUs: A Practical Guide to LLMs, Diffusion, and Vector Databases
Cloud GPUs can feel like cheat codes in the LLM race, until the bill lands or the latency SLO slips. Not every AI workload deserves […]
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Industry analyses
- Long reads
Modern Software Architecture Patterns (2026): What Actually Scales in Production
Evaluating the most effective modern software architecture patterns designed for real-world scalability and production challenges.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- GPUs
- Long reads
Deploying AI Workloads on GPUs: A Practical Guide for Developers
Discover how to efficiently run AI models on GPUs with practical insights and best practices for developers.
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Comparisons
- Long reads
Cloud vs VPS vs Dedicated Servers: Choosing the Right Infrastructure
Exploring the key differences between Cloud, VPS, and Dedicated servers to find the best infrastructure for your needs.
- Guest stories
- Long reads
- Open Source
Shoehorn – Intelligent Developer Platform
Shoehorn transforms internal developer portals, streamlining workflows and addressing frustrations in software development.
- Open Source
- Cloudscapes
- Data Sovereignty
- Guest stories
Open source, data sovereignty and the future of collaboration with mosa.cloud
Explore the future of collaboration with mosa.cloud, an open-source platform prioritizing data sovereignty and user control. Learn how this European innovator is challenging hyperscalers, combating feature fatigue, and championing true data ownership for SMBs.
- Open Source
- Community and events
Reflections on FOSDEM ‘25
From the minds of Teppo Suominen, Lewis Torrington, Nate Ham, Toni Peltonen, and Werneri Aarnio 🧠 This year marked an incredible 25 years of FOSDEM […]
- People
- Vision and culture
Introducing our new CRO: Alex Vieler-Porter
We are thrilled to announce that for a few months now, we’ve had the absolute privilege to welcome a top-notch sales leader and inspirational figure, […]
- Vision and culture
- People
World-class Technical Customer Support in Under 2 Minutes!
For our Head of Support, Teemu Toivanen, enthusiasm for great customer experience began when he was just a 16-year-old rookie, working in a store. It […]
- People
- Vision and culture
The Spark Behind the Data, Building What Matters
For our Senior Data Engineer, Lewis, tinkering with computers was all fun and games from very early on. By the age of 12-13, he was […]
- PR
UpCloud drops Sydney Cloud Server pricing by 33% to support even stronger growth in Australia
[Helsinki, 9.12.2021] UpCloud, the European leader in high-performance cloud hosting, announces new prices in its Sydney data centre, AU-SYD1. UpCloud opened its first data centre […]
- PR
UpCloud appoints Steve Midgley as Chair of the Board
[Helsinki, 18.11.2021] UpCloud, the European leader in high-performance cloud infrastructure services, announces their new Chair of the Board, Steve Midgley. UpCloud’s new Board Chair, Steve […]
- PR
UpCloud’s new Head of Sales Erik Rehn will lead the sales transformation towards the SMBs user segment
[Helsinki, Finland, 30.6.2021] UpCloud, a European cloud service provider for small and medium-sized companies, has just announced the appointment of Erik Rehn as its new Head […]
- Announcements
- Data Sovereignty
- Product Updates
Introducing Starter and Premium Plans
At UpCloud, our ambition is clear. We aim to build the European cloud provider of choice for businesses that value performance, control, and European operations. […]
- Announcements
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Product Updates
Building the European cloud provider of choice – Introducing new Starter & Premium Cloud Servers
Discover UpCloud's new Starter & Premium Cloud Servers for superior performance and control tailored for businesses across Europe.
- Product Updates
- Cloud Infrastructure
Serve Your Website with UpCloud Static Web Hosting!
There are a lot of services and vendors where you can easily host your website. UpCloud is now joining them. But in what way? We […]
- Announcements
- Data Sovereignty
- Public Sector
City of Helsinki Builds Core Public Service System on UpCloud with Kodan and Kanto Company
Explore Supabase vs Firebase and discover which backend suits your data needs and budget for the future.
- Data Sovereignty
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Security
- UpCloud Insights
Who’s Really in Control of Your Cloud Data?
Recent news has brought cloud services to the forefront of public discussion in Finland. At the core of the debate is: Where will critical Finnish […]
- UpCloud Insights
- Community and events
- Data Sovereignty
UpCloud Connect Copenhagen Recap: Building Resilient and Sovereign Cloud Strategies
Highlights from UpCloud Connect Copenhagen on digital sovereignty, European cloud resilience, and how Danish businesses can stay secure and compliant.
- UpCloud Insights
- Data Security
- Data Sovereignty
GDPR in the Context of Cloud Computing Explained
Overview The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European framework that governs the processing of personal data. It aims to enhance individuals’ control and […]
- People
- Vision and culture
Introducing our new CRO: Alex Vieler-Porter
We are thrilled to announce that for a few months now, we’ve had the absolute privilege to welcome a top-notch sales leader and inspirational figure, […]
- Data Sovereignty
- Data Security
- Vision and culture
A critical discussion on data sovereignty and Finland’s digital future
The Finnish Ministry of Justice’s project to modernize the national electoral system is an important step forward. As Finland continues to digitalize its core public […]
- Vision and culture
- People
World-class Technical Customer Support in Under 2 Minutes!
For our Head of Support, Teemu Toivanen, enthusiasm for great customer experience began when he was just a 16-year-old rookie, working in a store. It […]
Guides and articles on cloud services and software
Tutorials
- AI
- Automation
- Integrations
Getting started with OpenClaw on Ubuntu Cloud Server
OpenClaw took the world by storm at the beginning of 2026. Everyone talks about it, many engineers use it, but what is it? And how […]
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
Deploying an Edge-Ready Kubernetes Cluster Using UpCloud Kubernetes Service (UKS) and CLI
Learn how to deploy an edge-ready Kubernetes cluster using UpCloud's Kubernetes Service and CLI for latency-sensitive workloads.
- AI
- Integrations
- Object Storage
Building a Self-Hosted RAG System with Open-Source Tools
Discover how to create a self-hosted RAG system using open-source tools for reliable, up-to-date access to private data.
- Account
VAT and GST for international businesses
VAT/GST registered businesses should enter their VAT or GST Registration Number in their UpCloud billing details for the correct tax rate
- Account
- UpCloud services
GST for Singapore businesses
Goods and Services Tax, or GST, is a value-added tax in Singapore. It is levied on import of goods, as well as nearly all supplies of goods and services.
- Account
- UpCloud services
VAT for EU businesses
We can help your EU based business simplify taxation by discounting VAT from your payments. This article explains how VAT works and what you need to do to deduct VAT.
- AI
- Automation
- Integrations
Getting started with OpenClaw on Ubuntu Cloud Server
OpenClaw took the world by storm at the beginning of 2026. Everyone talks about it, many engineers use it, but what is it? And how […]
- AI
- Integrations
- Object Storage
Building a Self-Hosted RAG System with Open-Source Tools
Discover how to create a self-hosted RAG system using open-source tools for reliable, up-to-date access to private data.
- AI
- UpCloud services
Running LLMs on UpCloud GPUs with Ollama
This tutorial will guide you through setting up Ollama and running the Mistral-7b model on your UpCloud GPU instance. We’ll focus on a straightforward approach […]
- API
- UpCloud services
How to enable Anti-affinity using Server Groups with the UpCloud API
High availability is practically the bare minimum for modern web services and there’s no better way to increase availability than through redundancy. Creating additional Cloud […]
- API
- Databases
- Managed services
How to enable PostgreSQL connection pool using UpCloud API
PostgreSQL connection pool allows you to serve a large number of client connections to Managed Databases while reducing resource usage.
- API
- Networking
- UpCloud services
How to connect private networks using SDN Router API
Configuring SDN Router via the API makes it easy to connect any number of SDN Private Networks to allow your cloud servers to communicate between networks.
- AI
- Automation
- Integrations
Getting started with OpenClaw on Ubuntu Cloud Server
OpenClaw took the world by storm at the beginning of 2026. Everyone talks about it, many engineers use it, but what is it? And how […]
- Automation
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
Deploy Lightning-Fast GitHub Actions Runners on Managed Kubernetes® with UpCloud: Part 1
GitHub Actions Runners are the backbone of GitHub’s CI/CD workflows, executing jobs defined in your pipelines. While GitHub provides hosted runners, many teams opt for […]
- Automation
- Integrations
How to use GitHub Actions to deploy onto UpCloud Cloud Servers
GitHub Actions provide a powerful and flexible way to automate your software deployment directly from your code repository onto UpCloud servers.
- Backups
- UpCloud services
How to set up free backups for Cloud Servers
Backing up your Cloud Servers is crucial for data protection and business continuity. Regular backups ensure your data is safe and can be restored in […]
- Backups
- Terraform
How to manage Simple Backups using Terraform
Terraform offers a great way to build cloud infrastructure with everything including Cloud Servers and of course Simple Backups.
- Backups
- Object Storage
How to back up MySQL into UpCloud Object Storage using SimpleBackups
SimpleBackups is an all-in-one backup automation service to easily store MySQL backups securely in your UpCloud Object Storage.
- Databases
- Kubernetes
- Object Storage
Deploying an open-source data platform on UpCloud
Managing data at scale is now baseline. Teams must reliably ingest, store, transform, process, and serve data across many sources and consumers. A modern data […]
- Databases
- Integrations
Deploying MariaDB on UpCloud: A Beginner’s Guide
Introduction MariaDB is an open-source relational database that was originally created as a fork from MySQL. Some of the original developers of MySQL created MariaDB […]
- Databases
- Integrations
Deploying a High-Availability PostgreSQL Database on UpCloud
Introduction PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system that is compliant with SQL standards and ACID properties. In addition to its relational data model, […]
- Docker
- Integrations
Docker Offload – Using the power of the cloud to develop locally
Discover how Docker Offload enhances local development using GPU enabled cloud servers for efficient testing and deployment solutions.
- Docker
Running Containers with Docker on UpCloud: A Complete Guide
Introduction Containerization technology has revolutionized the way we build, distribute, and run software. It provides a lot of advantages including less resource overhead, portability, and […]
- Docker
- Integrations
- Web hosting
How to deploy and run Dokploy on Developer Cloud Servers
Efficient cloud deployment methods are essential for modern businesses’ success. Whether running a startup or managing your established cloud infrastructure, minimizing manual steps for deployment […]
- AI
- Automation
- Integrations
Getting started with OpenClaw on Ubuntu Cloud Server
OpenClaw took the world by storm at the beginning of 2026. Everyone talks about it, many engineers use it, but what is it? And how […]
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
Deploying an Edge-Ready Kubernetes Cluster Using UpCloud Kubernetes Service (UKS) and CLI
Learn how to deploy an edge-ready Kubernetes cluster using UpCloud's Kubernetes Service and CLI for latency-sensitive workloads.
- AI
- Integrations
- Object Storage
Building a Self-Hosted RAG System with Open-Source Tools
Discover how to create a self-hosted RAG system using open-source tools for reliable, up-to-date access to private data.
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
Deploying an Edge-Ready Kubernetes Cluster Using UpCloud Kubernetes Service (UKS) and CLI
Learn how to deploy an edge-ready Kubernetes cluster using UpCloud's Kubernetes Service and CLI for latency-sensitive workloads.
- Databases
- Kubernetes
- Object Storage
Deploying an open-source data platform on UpCloud
Managing data at scale is now baseline. Teams must reliably ingest, store, transform, process, and serve data across many sources and consumers. A modern data […]
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
- Monitoring
Deploying Jaeger on UpCloud Managed Kubernetes with OpenTelemetry!
If you’ve already explored our earlier guide, Understanding Distributed Tracing and Why Jaeger Matters, you know how tracing helps connect the dots between microservices, latency, and performance […]
- Load balancing
- Networking
How to add SSL Certificates to Load Balancers
Besides creating and managing Load Balancers, you also have the option to set up certificate management by creating SSL certificate bundles. The certificate bundles can […]
- Load balancing
- Networking
How to get started with Managed Load Balancer
Sharing work between multiple members of a group is a true and tested method for improving efficiency. However, rarely is it this quick and easy […]
- Load balancing
- Managed services
Early bird access to UpCloud Load Balancer
Configuring UpCloud Load Balancer empowers you to build resilience and increase application throughput with simple yet flexible features.
- Databases
- Managed services
- UpCloud services
How to connect Managed Databases to SDN Private Networks
Reliable and secure connectivity is an absolute necessity for databases. With UpCloud Managed Databases, you have the option to connect to your database using your […]
- Kubernetes
- Managed services
- Terraform
How to deploy Managed Kubernetes cluster using Terraform
Managed Kubernetes easily automates the deployment, scaling, and management of container workloads but takes a couple of steps to deploy by itself. So, what better […]
- Databases
- Managed services
How to get started with OpenSearch on Managed Databases
An Introduction to OpenSearch OpenSearch is a community-driven, open-source search and analytics suite. It is a tool that lets you store, search, and analyse large […]
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
- Monitoring
Deploying Jaeger on UpCloud Managed Kubernetes with OpenTelemetry!
If you’ve already explored our earlier guide, Understanding Distributed Tracing and Why Jaeger Matters, you know how tracing helps connect the dots between microservices, latency, and performance […]
- Kubernetes
- Monitoring
- Object Storage
Extending OpenTelemetry on UpCloud with Thanos for Scalable Metrics Storage
In our earlier guide, What is OpenTelemetry? Understanding the Standard for Cloud-Native Observability, we explained how OpenTelemetry standardizes the collection of metrics, traces, and logs […]
- Integrations
- Kubernetes
- Monitoring
How to Deploy OpenTelemetry on UpCloud Managed Kubernetes
OpenTelemetry gives you a unified, open-source framework for collecting metrics, traces, and logs across your cloud-native infrastructure. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to deploy […]
- Networking
- UpCloud services
How to connect UpCloud to AWS using VPN Gateway
The VPN Gateway allows you to connect to external networks securely through a VPN endpoint. It operates with our SDN Router, which can connect with one or […]
- Networking
- UpCloud services
How to set up site-to-site VPN connection
Note! VPN functionality is currently in beta testing with limited availability. Customers can request access to beta features by contacting our customer support. Beta features […]
- Networking
- UpCloud services
How to add Floating IP on AlmaLinux 9
When you attach a new floating IP, you can find it listed to one of the servers at your UpCloud Control Panel that the floating […]
- AI
- Integrations
- Object Storage
Building a Self-Hosted RAG System with Open-Source Tools
Discover how to create a self-hosted RAG system using open-source tools for reliable, up-to-date access to private data.
- Databases
- Kubernetes
- Object Storage
Deploying an open-source data platform on UpCloud
Managing data at scale is now baseline. Teams must reliably ingest, store, transform, process, and serve data across many sources and consumers. A modern data […]
- Integrations
- Object Storage
- Terraform
OpenTofu on UpCloud, Hands-on Tutorial
Use this tutorial if you’re ready to build. You’ll provision an UpCloud VM with the OpenTofu UpCloud provider, configure remote state on an S3-compatible bucket […]
- Networking
- Quick start
DNS servers and firewall settings
In this guide, we'll explain the DNS settings and how these affect your cloud servers.
- Quick start
- UpCloud services
Initialization Scripts
With Initialization scripts, you can automate the tasks you would otherwise perform again and again when booting up a new host.
- Quick start
- Storage
- UpCloud services
How to import VMware images
Upload your existing VMware server image and migrate seamlessly to the cloud. Here's how to get your VMware server running on UpCloud.
- Security
Setting Up a Secure Ruby on Rails Environment on UpCloud: Best Practices
Ruby on Rails (RoR) is a robust, open-source web development framework designed to help developers build applications efficiently. Written in the Ruby programming language, this […]
- Security
How to regain access to a server that was deployed using SSH keys
When deploying a Linux Cloud Server using SSH keys as the login method, the root user account is created without a password. This method greatly […]
- Integrations
- Security
How to generate SSH Keys using PuTTY
If you’re using a Windows laptop or PC with the PuTTY SSH client, you can create a new SSH key pair using the built-in key […]
- Storage
How to safely decrease storage size on CentOS 7 Cloud Servers
Decreasing the storage size involves creating a new device with the desired size, transferring all data from the old drive to the new one, and […]
- Object Storage
- Storage
How to use Object Storage for WordPress media files
Object storage is a popular solution for storing large amounts of static, unstructured data thanks to its scalability and API-friendly nature. It’s often used for […]
- Storage
Increasing storage size
Increasing storage size is quick and easy to do on existing devices, and can even be done while the device is attached to a server.
- Integrations
- Object Storage
- Terraform
OpenTofu on UpCloud, Hands-on Tutorial
Use this tutorial if you’re ready to build. You’ll provision an UpCloud VM with the OpenTofu UpCloud provider, configure remote state on an S3-compatible bucket […]
- Kubernetes
- Managed services
- Terraform
How to deploy Managed Kubernetes cluster using Terraform
Managed Kubernetes easily automates the deployment, scaling, and management of container workloads but takes a couple of steps to deploy by itself. So, what better […]
- Terraform
How to export cloud resources and import to Terraform
Quickly export your cloud resources and import to Terraform to codify your cloud infrastructure for easier configuration and management.
- Security
- Troubleshooting
How to scan Debian server for malware
Scan your Debian server for malware. This tutorial guides you through using essential tools like ClamAV, Rkhunter, and Chkrootkit to detect and remove threats.
- Security
- Troubleshooting
How to scan Ubuntu server for malware
This guide goes over a couple of scanning software you can utilise for checking your system for malware.
- Security
- Troubleshooting
How to scan CentOS server for malware
Scan your CentOS server for malware. This tutorial guides you through using essential tools like ClamAV and Rkhunter to detect and remove threats.
- AI
- UpCloud services
Running LLMs on UpCloud GPUs with Ollama
This tutorial will guide you through setting up Ollama and running the Mistral-7b model on your UpCloud GPU instance. We’ll focus on a straightforward approach […]
- Networking
- UpCloud services
How to connect UpCloud to AWS using VPN Gateway
The VPN Gateway allows you to connect to external networks securely through a VPN endpoint. It operates with our SDN Router, which can connect with one or […]
- Backups
- UpCloud services
How to set up free backups for Cloud Servers
Backing up your Cloud Servers is crucial for data protection and business continuity. Regular backups ensure your data is safe and can be restored in […]
- Integrations
- Web hosting
Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying the LEMP Stack for High-Performance Web Applications
Introduction LEMP stack is a combination of multiple technologies that work together to create reliable and high-performance dynamic web applications. The word “LEMP” is an […]
- Integrations
- Web hosting
How to Install and Configure Shopware for Your Ecommerce Store on UpCloud
Shopware is a modern, open-source ecommerce platform built for businesses that need scalability, flexibility, and full customization. With its modular architecture, advanced SEO tools, and […]
- Integrations
- Web hosting
Hosting the most popular ASP.NET Core CMS, Orchard Core at UpCloud
It’s no surprise that you can host ASP.NET Core apps at UpCloud, but let’s see a concrete example: how would you host an app using […]
- Networking
- UpCloud services
- Windows
How to configure Floating IP on Windows
Follow the steps in this guide to find out how to get this done on Windows servers.
- Windows
How to finalise your Windows Server deployment
Here is a quick run through on how to finalise your new Windows Server deployment.
- Troubleshooting
- Windows
How to resolve common problems with Windows Remote Desktop
This troubleshooting guide aims to help in ruling out some of the most common causes for poor functionality.
- Web hosting
- WordPress
How to set up multiple WordPress sites with WordOps
Build a blazingly fast WordPress development server with WordOps, a powerful CLI tool that lets you deploy WordPress sites with just one command.
- Integrations
- Web hosting
- WordPress
How to install WordPress with CyberPanel on Ubuntu
Cyberpanel is a free web hosting control panel and a great cPanel alternative that works on top of the OpenLiteSpeed server.
- Integrations
- Web hosting
- WordPress
How to get started with GridPane on UpCloud
Deploy and manage your own enterprise-grade web servers to build your WordPress hosting business with GridPane and UpCloud.
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