Configure Ubuntu 20.04 for a VPS setup

Spaceface16518
Senior Member

564

11-28-2016, 09:34 AM

Looking for a tool to install Flarum FTP user successfully? You're having trouble with MySQL setup and feeling confused. Need a GUI solution to secure your VPS and manage FTP services?

Spaceface16518

11-28-2016, 09:34 AM #1

Looking for a tool to install Flarum FTP user successfully? You're having trouble with MySQL setup and feeling confused. Need a GUI solution to secure your VPS and manage FTP services?

Unoree
Member

161

11-30-2016, 05:01 AM

Yes, you can set up an Ubuntu GUI on your VPS with those specifications. The available resources should support a lightweight desktop environment, and you can choose an appropriate distribution based on your needs.

Unoree

11-30-2016, 05:01 AM #2

xZe_Doctorx777
Junior Member

11-30-2016, 07:08 PM

It depends on the method you're using. You can set up a desktop environment, but if you connect through SSH it won<|pad|> can’t see it. You won’t find a single button that automatically installs and configures MySQL—this would be overly complicated. There are many guides showing how to handle specific tasks; if you run into problems with certain steps, feel free to ask about them.

xZe_Doctorx777

11-30-2016, 07:08 PM #3

will2467
Junior Member

11-30-2016, 10:53 PM

Avoid adding a GUI—it consumes resources and isn’t practical on a headless server. Focus on using the CLI instead.

will2467

11-30-2016, 10:53 PM #4

Avoid adding a GUI—it consumes resources and isn’t practical on a headless server. Focus on using the CLI instead.

Creeperkingo4
Member

12-01-2016, 02:42 AM

Okay. Got it. I've installed Flarum. Now I need to add a FTP user. Can you send me a link with good guide on how to create one?

Creeperkingo4

12-01-2016, 02:42 AM #5

Okay. Got it. I've installed Flarum. Now I need to add a FTP user. Can you send me a link with good guide on how to create one?

TravelingWater
Member

168

12-01-2016, 04:40 AM

Check your FTP setup or let any work. Follow the guide here: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/t...untu-20-04

TravelingWater

12-01-2016, 04:40 AM #6

Check your FTP setup or let any work. Follow the guide here: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/t...untu-20-04

Chiroptera4
Junior Member

12-01-2016, 02:14 PM

You're able to connect via SSH, but SSH offers more flexibility. Using sshfs might be simpler for direct file copying, while SSH provides better security and control for remote access.

Chiroptera4

12-01-2016, 02:14 PM #7

You're able to connect via SSH, but SSH offers more flexibility. Using sshfs might be simpler for direct file copying, while SSH provides better security and control for remote access.

CitchoR
Junior Member

12-01-2016, 10:18 PM

Thank you everyone. I switched to shared hosting. It requires more effort and expertise compared to VPS.

CitchoR

12-01-2016, 10:18 PM #8

Thank you everyone. I switched to shared hosting. It requires more effort and expertise compared to VPS.