What kind of application should I install on my VPS?

Cheerag Nundlall · Feb 23, 2020

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?

Bissmark · Mar 2, 2020

It must be enough IMHO.

GoMummy-GM · Mar 3, 2020

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.

buzybee-kevin · Mar 29, 2020

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.

Bryan McClure · Mar 30, 2020

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.

isix · May 12, 2020

Cheerag Nundlall said:
Can I know what kind of application should I install on my VPS normally?

...and some kind of firewall like CSF...

dedihoster · Mar 20, 2025

Cheerag Nundlall said:
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!

David Beroff · Mar 21, 2025

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!

DediRock · Apr 1, 2025

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.

Emily Routledge · Apr 5, 2025

I usually kick off a new VPS by installing a control panel (cPanel, Plesk or the free Webmin) so you’ve got Apache/Nginx, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, DNS and email all in one place and yes, that’s enough to get a basic site live. After that I layer on whatever else my project needs: a firewall (UFW/iptables) and fail2ban for security, Redis or Varnish for caching, Netdata or Prometheus for monitoring, rsync/Borg for backups, plus any extra runtimes (Node.js, Python, Docker) your apps require. That combo covers most use‑cases right out of the gate.

Hosta_Blanca · Saturday at 2:06 PM

Hello.
You should consider Fail2Ban or SSH keys to login SSH passwordless.
Highly recommended is Redis to perform you cache in RAM.
Install monitoring software.
Do not forget about SSL.

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