What kind of application should I install on my VPS?

Cheerag Nundlall

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Hi guys, Can I know what kind of application should I install on my VPS normally?
Some of the clients buy VPS plans from hosting companies but seriously they don’t know how to have a good start. I used to buy VPS and start with a web hosting such as plesk or cpanel and start using them for websites. Is that enough for each new VPS?
 

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Would you mind to share the VPS configuration here , as the control panels like Plesk and Cpanel has their own requirements so you have to first evaluate them.
 

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This question is really a non starter. If you purchase a tool you should do so for a specific reason. You don't buy the tool and then try to find a use for it.
 

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I think hosting control panel is enough for your VPS, it included all apps in it and you just need to activate them or not if needed.
 

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Hi guys, Can I know what kind of application should I install on my VPS normally?
Some of the clients buy VPS plans from hosting companies but seriously they don’t know how to have a good start. I used to buy VPS and start with a web hosting such as plesk or cpanel and start using them for websites. Is that enough for each new VPS?
It depends on your use case. If you're hosting websites, installing cPanel or Plesk is a good start. For email hosting, you can set up Postfix or Exim. Security tools like CSF Firewall and Fail2Ban are essential. If you're using the VPS for development, installing Docker, Git, and a web server like Nginx/Apache is useful.



At Dedihoster, we offer VPS with full customization and 24/7 support, so if you need help setting up, feel free to ask!
 

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Hey, I usually start with a control panel like Plesk or cPanel because they cover the basics really well, especially if you're hosting websites. They take a lot of the guesswork out of managing your server. However, if you have more specific needs, like running custom applications, setting up advanced security measures, or handling specialized services, you might want to install additional tools. It really depends on what you're aiming to do with your VPS. For many cases, the control panel is a solid foundation, and you can always add more as you go. Enjoy experimenting and finding what best suits your setup!
 

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It depends on your use case! If you’re hosting websites, cPanel or Plesk is great. If you’re running applications, a LAMP/LEMP stack, Docker, or even a game server setup could work well. Starting with a control panel can make management easier if you’re new to VPS.
 
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