Self-Hosting Handbook: Deploy your own web applications and services on a VPS or home server – an intro for indie developers - Couverture souple

Hawthorn, AMARA

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798262009664

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Tired of relying on third-party platforms that limit your control, track your data, or suddenly change their rules? With the rise of cloud providers and affordable hardware, self-hosting has never been easier—or more empowering.

This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to take control of your digital world by deploying your own websites, apps, and services—whether on a low-cost Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a home server in your living room. No enterprise IT team required.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Set up and manage a VPS or repurpose an old PC, Raspberry Pi, or mini-server for self-hosting

• Deploy popular apps and frameworks with Docker, containers, and simple automation tools

• Secure your services with firewalls, SSL certificates, and smart backup strategies

• Run your own alternatives to cloud storage, messaging apps, media servers, developer tools, and more

• Save money and gain freedom by learning to host what matters most—on your own terms

Packed with step-by-step examples, real-world projects, and troubleshooting tips, this book is perfect for indie developers, makers, and curious tech enthusiasts who want to go beyond renting space in “Big Tech’s” cloud.

By the end, you won’t just understand the what and why of self-hosting—you’ll be able to confidently run your own services and reclaim control of your online life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798262009664
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 197
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg