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1How to Enable BBR on Linux: Turn On TCP BBR Congestion Control Manually 2How to Install aaPanel / BaoTa Panel on a Linux Server: One-Click Install, Open Ports and Log In 3Windows Remote Desktop Connection Failed: Troubleshooting RDP Port 3389, Firewall and CredSSP Errors 4Linux SSH Connection Failed? Troubleshooting Connection Refused, Timeouts and Login Errors 5Linux Disk Full? How to Check and Free Up Disk Space and Find Large Files

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Getting Started How to Log In to a Linux Server via SSH from Windows, Mac and Linux Connect to a Linux server via SSH from PowerShell, PuTTY, Xshell, Mac or Linux, and fix common SSH errors. 6 steps13 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Native IP vs Broadcast IP: Differences and How to Choose Learn how native and broadcast IPs differ in whois, ASN and geolocation, which businesses need a native IP, and when a broadcast IP is enough. 6 steps16 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP CN2 GIA vs CN2 GT vs BGP: A China Route Buyer's Guide Compare CN2 GIA, CN2 GT, 163, CMI and Unicom 9929 lines for Hong Kong and APAC servers, learn how to test return routes and choose by budget and audience. 5 steps15 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa How to Install WordPress with aaPanel: Step-by-Step Guide (2026) Install WordPress with aaPanel in 2026: one-command panel setup, LNMP with PHP 8.3, site and domain setup, free Let's Encrypt SSL, plus security hardening tips. 7 steps17 min read Read tutorial

Account & Support IMIDC Identity Verification Guide: Online ID, Alipay, WeChat Face & Business Step-by-step guide to verifying your IMIDC account. Choose any one method — Online ID Verification (passport/national ID, available to international customers), Alipay Personal, WeChat Face or Alipay Business Verification. All methods are free. 6 steps16 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Hosting a Mobile App or SaaS API Backend for China Users on Hong Kong CN2 GIA (No ICP Filing) Run a China-facing mobile app or SaaS API on IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA servers without ICP filing: architecture, Nginx HTTP/3 config, retries, testing and scaling. 9 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started How to Connect to a Windows Server with Remote Desktop (RDP) from Windows, Mac and Mobile Connect to a Windows server via Remote Desktop (RDP) with mstsc or Windows App, and copy files over RDP. 6 steps13 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights What Is Anycast? How Big Websites Stay Fast and DDoS-Resilient Learn what Anycast is, how it differs from Unicast, why DNS and CDNs use it for speed and DDoS resilience, and how to deploy it with your own ASN, IPs and BGP. 10 steps18 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Self-Hosted Live Streaming for Asia: SRS Origin on a Hong Kong, Tokyo or Singapore Server with CDN Run your own live streaming platform for Asia with IMIDC: SRS origin via Docker, RTMP/SRT ingest, HLS and WebRTC, bandwidth math, CDN, recording and DDoS. 8 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started IMIDC Client Area Basics: Find Your Server IP and Password, Renew and Open a Ticket IMIDC client area basics: find your server IP and password, pay renewals and submit support tickets. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started Mbps vs MB/s Explained: Bandwidth, Monthly Traffic and Dedicated vs Shared Bandwidth Learn how Mbps converts to MB/s, how to calculate monthly server traffic, dedicated vs shared bandwidth, and how to monitor real usage on Linux before you buy. 9 steps18 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Building a VOD and Short-Video Platform Backend: Storage Servers, FFmpeg HLS Transcoding, MinIO and CDN Build a VOD or short-video backend on IMIDC: ffmpeg HLS ladders, MinIO storage tiers, CDN bandwidth math, and Hong Kong vs Tokyo, Singapore or LA regions. 8 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Partition, Format and Mount a Data Disk on Linux (Auto-Mount at Boot) Mount a data disk on Linux: partition with fdisk or parted, format ext4/XFS and auto-mount via fstab UUID. 6 steps11 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN BGP, ASN and Anycast Explained: How to Apply for an ASN and IP Block BGP, ASN and Anycast explained: the role of RIRs, how to apply for an ASN and IP block, LOA, IRR route objects, RPKI ROA, and announcing your own IPs via BGP. 8 steps21 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Build a Private AI Support Knowledge Base (RAG) on a Dedicated Server in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei or Los Angeles Run an enterprise RAG support knowledge base with Qdrant or pgvector on an IMIDC dedicated server in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei or Los Angeles, keeping customer data in-region. 7 steps24 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Extend a Disk on Linux with LVM (lvextend, resize2fs, xfs_growfs, growpart) Extend a Linux disk with LVM: lvextend, resize2fs or xfs_growfs, and grow the root partition with growpart. 6 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Selling to Brazil: Latency, the New Parcel Tax, PIX and Mercado Livre Account IPs São Paulo to Singapore is nearly 300ms. How Brazil's 2026 parcel tax law, PIX and Mercado Livre rules shape your server, native IP and residential IP setup. 11 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Colocate Your Own GPU Servers for AI Inference in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or Los Angeles: Power, Network and Shipping Guide Bring your own GPU servers to IMIDC colocation in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or Los Angeles: power density, cooling, 10Gbps, BGP, export controls and shipping checklist. 7 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Linux Disk Full? How to Check and Free Up Disk Space and Find Large Files Free up Linux disk space: df -h, du and ncdu, find large files, clean journald logs and Docker data. 7 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights China–Russia Trade Website Hosting: Why Host Your Server in Moscow Where to host a China–Russia trade or Russian e-commerce site? Compare Hong Kong, Europe and Moscow for speed, Yandex SEO, data localization and team access. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Run Your Own Business or Transactional Mail Server (Mailcow or Postal) on a Dedicated IP: PTR, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, MTA-STS and IP Warm-Up Set up Mailcow or Postal on an IMIDC server with a dedicated IP: confirm port 25, set PTR, publish SPF, DKIM, DMARC and MTA-STS, warm up and monitor blocklists. 8 steps23 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Change the SSH Port and Root Password on Linux (Firewall and SELinux Included) Change the SSH port and root password on Linux: sshd_config, SELinux, firewalld/ufw and passwd. 7 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Hide Your Origin IP with Cloudflare: Allow Only Cloudflare to Reach Your Server Hide your real server IP behind Cloudflare, close common leaks (DNS history, mail, default site) and firewall 80/443 to Cloudflare IPs with UFW or firewalld. 6 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Multi-Region Disaster Recovery for Cross-Border Businesses: Hong Kong Primary, Tokyo or Singapore Warm Standby, DB Replication and Failover Multi-region DR on IMIDC: Hong Kong primary, Tokyo, Singapore or Taipei standby, MySQL/PostgreSQL replication, restic backups and DNS or Anycast failover. 9 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Set Up SSH Key Login on Linux and Disable Password Authentication (ed25519) Set up SSH key login on Linux with ed25519 and ssh-copy-id, then safely disable password login. 6 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Colocation vs Dedicated Server Rental: Which Is More Cost-Effective? Colocation vs renting a dedicated server, compared on cost structure, flexibility, maintenance and use cases, plus IMIDC Tier3+ colocation and remote hands. 10 steps16 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Cloud Desktops for Cross-Border Operations Teams: Windows RDS or Proxmox VDI on a Dedicated Server in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo or Los Angeles Team cloud desktops on an IMIDC dedicated server: RDS or Proxmox VDI sizing, RDS licensing, RD Gateway with 2FA, per-user regional IPs and backups. 9 steps24 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Linux SSH Connection Failed? Troubleshooting Connection Refused, Timeouts and Login Errors Fix Linux SSH connection refused or timed out: check sshd, firewall and fail2ban, recover via VNC. 7 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights How to Choose a Server for Cross-Border Ecommerce: Speed, Uptime and Clean IPs (2026) How to choose an ecommerce server: compare shared hosting, VPS and dedicated servers on speed, uptime, IP reputation, security and scale, plus location tips. 9 steps18 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Hosting ERP, OA and CRM for a Company with China HQ and Overseas Branches: Odoo, ERPNext or Nextcloud on a Hong Kong CN2 GIA Server Host Odoo, ERPNext or Nextcloud/OnlyOffice for a China HQ and overseas branches on an IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA server: no ICP, sizing, Docker, SSO, backups, PIPL notes. 9 steps24 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Add Swap Space on Linux: Create a Swap File and Tune Swappiness Add swap space on Linux: create a swap file, enable it with mkswap and swapon, and tune swappiness. 6 steps9 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP What Is a DDoS Attack? 2026 Guide to Choosing a DDoS-Protected Server DDoS attacks explained: SYN, UDP, CC and reflection floods; null routes; and how to pick a DDoS-protected server plus CDN, rate limits and origin hiding. 6 steps21 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions IoT Device Cloud for Global Hardware Exporters: Regional EMQX MQTT Brokers, Device TLS and OTA How hardware exporters build an IoT device cloud with regional EMQX MQTT brokers on IMIDC servers in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, Moscow and Johannesburg. 9 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Linux Firewall Setup: How to Open Ports with firewalld and ufw Linux firewall guide: open ports with firewalld and ufw, restrict source IPs and avoid SSH lockout. 6 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Emerging Market Servers: How to Deploy in Thailand, South Africa and Russia Why Thailand, South Africa and Russia are the new frontier for global expansion, and how local servers, local IPs and data compliance help you win local users. 9 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Mobile Game Backend Architecture for Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea: Servers, Regions and Launch-Day DDoS A game studio's guide to backend architecture for Asian players: login, gateway and battle servers, TCP vs UDP/KCP, region placement and scaling on IMIDC servers. 9 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Windows Remote Desktop Connection Failed: Troubleshooting RDP Port 3389, Firewall and CredSSP Errors Windows Remote Desktop connection failed? Check port 3389, firewall, RDP service, NLA/CredSSP and credentials. 6 steps13 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights 2026 Global Expansion Infrastructure Checklist: Servers, IPs, CDN and DDoS Protection What network infrastructure do you need to expand overseas in 2026? A checklist covering servers, IPs, CDN, DDoS protection and BGP/ASN, with tips by stage. 9 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Use Cases & Solutions Running an E-Learning Platform for Southeast Asia: Moodle or Open edX on Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Hong Kong Servers How to host Moodle or Open edX for students in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam on IMIDC servers, with CDN video and exam-peak sizing. 8 steps23 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server How to Change Windows Server Display Language to Simplified Chinese (Install Language Pack on 2016/2019/2022) Change Windows Server display language to Simplified Chinese with Install-Language or a language pack ISO. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Game Server Hosting: How to Choose a Low-Latency, DDoS-Protected Data Center Lag, disconnects and launch-day DDoS attacks drive players away. See how latency, routing, DDoS protection and hardware decide where to host game servers. 9 steps17 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server How to Change the Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) Port: Registry PortNumber, Firewall Rule and PowerShell Change the Windows Remote Desktop port from 3389 via registry or PowerShell, opening the firewall first. 5 steps9 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Selling in Germany: Impressum, GDPR and a German Native IP Network Setup Germany is Europe's strictest e-commerce market. Covers Frankfurt DE-CIX, Impressum and GDPR rules, Amazon.de and Otto, and German native and residential IPs. 11 steps31 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Windows Server: Extend the C Drive and Initialize a New Data Disk (Disk Management, diskpart extend, Bring Online) Extend the Windows C drive with Disk Management, diskpart or PowerShell, and initialize a new data disk. 5 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Hong Kong CN2 GIA Servers: Why They Suit Export Sites and China-Facing Businesses Why choose a Hong Kong CN2 GIA server? CN2 GIA vs CN2 GT vs standard 163 routes, Hong Kong's location and network advantages, plus buying tips and pitfalls. 9 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Windows Server No Network Connection: Troubleshooting the Network Adapter, IP, DNS and Firewall (ipconfig, ping, tracert, netsh) Windows Server network down? Diagnose with ipconfig, ping and tracert, fix DNS, reset netsh, check firewall. 6 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Hong Kong Servers: No ICP Filing, Why Bandwidth Costs More, and Peak-Hour Stability Hong Kong servers from a webmaster's view: no ICP filing, why bandwidth costs more, HKIX and new subsea cables, and how IMIDC CN2 GIA handles evening peaks. 10 steps24 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa How to Install aaPanel / BaoTa Panel on a Linux Server: One-Click Install, Open Ports and Log In Install aaPanel / BaoTa Panel on Debian, Ubuntu or Rocky Linux, open the panel port and log in. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Hosting for India: DPDP, UPI and Jio Networks — Choosing Servers and Native IPs Expanding to India? How Jio/Airtel mobile networks, UPI data localization and the DPDP Act shape your choice of servers, native IPs and data architecture. 10 steps28 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa aaPanel Website Setup and Free SSL Certificate: Add a Site, Point DNS, Issue Let's Encrypt and Force HTTPS Add a website in aaPanel, point DNS, issue a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate and force HTTPS. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Selling in Indonesia: Network Gaps, Native IPs and Server Setup Selling in Indonesia? See how network quality varies by island, what TikTok Shop-Tokopedia, halal and PSE rules mean, and how to set up Indonesian native IPs. 11 steps31 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa aaPanel Security Hardening Guide: Change Panel Port and Security Entrance, Authorized IPs, SSH Protection and Closing Unused Ports Harden aaPanel: change panel port and entrance, restrict IPs, secure SSH with keys and Fail2ban. 6 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC IP Block Leasing for Hosting Providers: /24 Native Blocks, LOA and ROA Announcements IP leasing guide for hosts, VPS sellers and site cluster teams: picking /24 native blocks, LOA vs IRR vs RPKI ROA, BGP announcements and IP reputation checks. 10 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Add an Additional IP Address on a Linux VPS: Bind, Persist, Verify and Remove Add an extra IP on a Linux VPS: ip addr for testing, Netplan, interfaces or nmcli to persist, then verify or remove. 7 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC Choosing a Japan Host Node: Upstream Guide for Selling VPS on Tokyo Dedicated Servers Japan host node notes for VPS providers: why native IPs sell, how to test return routes, managing IP blocks and abuse, plus a buying checklist and bulk deals. 11 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Add Multiple IP Addresses on Windows Server: GUI, netsh and PowerShell Add multiple IP addresses on Windows Server via Advanced TCP/IP settings, netsh, or PowerShell New-NetIPAddress in bulk. 6 steps8 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Japan vs Korea Servers: Which to Choose for Your Asia-Pacific Business Japan or Korea server? Compare audience, routes, compliance and use cases, with deployment tips for gaming, e-commerce, content and SaaS across Asia-Pacific. 9 steps17 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Enable BBR on Linux: Turn On TCP BBR Congestion Control Manually Enable TCP BBR on Linux safely: check the kernel, set fq and bbr via sysctl, verify with lsmod. No unknown scripts. 5 steps8 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Why Tokyo Is Asia's Network Hub: Choosing a Japan Server with Native IP Why Tokyo servers suit Japan and APAC: JPNAP, BBIX and JPIX exchanges, Boso cable landings and demanding users. IMIDC Tokyo includes a Japanese native IP. 12 steps31 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Server Network Speed Test and Traceroute Guide: mtr, traceroute, iperf3 and speedtest-cli Server speed test and traceroute: mtr and traceroute for packet loss, iperf3 and speedtest-cli for bandwidth. 6 steps8 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC Korea Host Node Guide: Native IP Dedicated Servers for VPS Providers Korea host node buying guide for VPS providers: why Korean IPs are scarce, gaming demand, what abuse and KYC mean for resellers, a spec table and checklist. 11 steps25 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Configure an IPv6 Address on Linux and Windows Servers: Netplan, nmcli and Windows Configure IPv6 on servers with Netplan, Debian interfaces, nmcli or Windows, then test with ping6 and curl -6. 6 steps8 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Seoul Servers and Korean Native IPs: Getting Past Korea's Network Entry Barrier Korea's network fees push many services to route via Japan or Hong Kong. IMIDC Seoul servers include Korean native IPs, DDoS protection and 10Gbps uplinks. 12 steps32 min read Read tutorial

Site Clusters & Multi-IP How to Bind a Full /24 IP Block on a Linux Multi-IP (Site Cluster) Server Bind a full /24 on a Linux site-cluster server with a loop, persist via Netplan, nmcli or systemd, and verify. 7 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Reinstall the OS on a Linux VPS with a One-Click DD Script (2026) Reinstall Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky and more on a Linux VPS, or DD a custom image, with the open-source bin456789/reinstall script, plus backup and VNC rescue prep. 6 steps16 min read Read tutorial

Site Clusters & Multi-IP Assign a Dedicated IP to Each Website on a Site-Cluster Server: Nginx, aaPanel and Outbound IP Dedicated IP per website: Nginx listen IP:80/443, multi-IP sites in aaPanel, outbound SNAT and site-cluster SEO tips. 8 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Forgot Your Linux Root Password? How to Reset It (2026 Guide) Forgot your Linux root password? Reset it via VNC with GRUB rd.break or init=/bin/bash, or rescue mode and chroot. Works on Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky and AlmaLinux. 5 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Virtualization & Host Nodes How to Install Proxmox VE (PVE) on a Dedicated Server: Debian 12, PVE 8 and vmbr0 Bridge Install Proxmox VE 8 on a Debian 12 dedicated server, set up the vmbr0 bridge and log in to the web UI on port 8006. 7 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Malaysia Home Broadband IP vs Residential IP vs Native IP: Which Should Sellers Choose? Malaysia home broadband vs static residential vs native IPs: source, platform detection, stability and use cases, with tips for Shopee, Lazada and TikTok. 10 steps23 min read Read tutorial

Virtualization & Host Nodes Create a KVM VM in Proxmox VE and Assign a Dedicated Public IP: Images, Bridging and VPS Setup Upload ISO or cloud images to Proxmox VE, create a KVM VM, bridge it via vmbr0 and assign a dedicated IP from a /24. 5 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Kuala Lumpur Servers: A Chinese-Friendly, Lower-Cost Alternative to Singapore Kuala Lumpur servers: a big Chinese-speaking market, cheaper data centers than Singapore, local networks, 2025–2026 rules, and native and home broadband IPs. 10 steps25 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN How to Set Up rDNS / PTR Reverse DNS for an IP: Email Reputation and dig -x Verification Set up rDNS / PTR for your IP: request it via ticket, verify with dig -x and match the A record for email reputation. 5 steps8 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Selling to Mexico: Pairing US Servers with Mexican Native IPs About 40% of Mexico's traffic transits the US. Why US servers for workloads plus Mexican native IPs for accounts fits nearshoring, 2026 tariffs and RFC checks. 9 steps27 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN How to Check BGP Session Status on Linux: BIRD 2 and FRRouting, Idle/Active/Established Explained Check BGP session status on Linux with birdc and vtysh: what Idle, Active and Established mean and how to fix them. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Moscow CN2 Servers: Why They're the Top Choice for China–Russia Business Hosting for China–Russia business? Compare Russian routes via Europe with CN2 direct to China, and why Moscow CN2 wins on speed, stability and compliance. 9 steps22 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN BGP AS-Path Prepending Rejected by Peer: Causes and Fixes with BIRD and FRR Examples AS-path prepending rejected? Check path length limits, AS-path filters and IRR/RPKI, with BIRD 2 and FRR examples. 5 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC Moscow CN2 Dedicated Servers as Host Nodes: Russian Native IP VPS That Stand Out For VPS providers: why Moscow dedicated servers with CN2 to China are scarce, selling Russian native IP VPS, RIPE IPs, abuse, payments and a buying checklist. 11 steps26 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN Wrong IP Geolocation? Publish a Geofeed (RFC 8805) and Update MaxMind, IP2Location and ipinfo Fix wrong IP geolocation: publish an RFC 8805 geofeed, add it to WHOIS and correct MaxMind, IP2Location and ipinfo. 5 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Moscow to China Route Test: Identify CN2, Measure Latency and Packet Loss Check if your Moscow server reaches mainland China via CN2 or detours through Europe, using ping, mtr, NextTrace and iperf3, with criteria to judge results. 11 steps18 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN What Are ROA and RPKI? How to Create a ROA for Your IP Block (RIPE/APNIC/ARIN/AFRINIC) and Verify It ROA and RPKI explained: create a ROA at RIPE, APNIC, ARIN or AFRINIC, set max length and verify with Routinator. 5 steps11 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights What Is a Native IP Used For? 7 Benefits for Cross-Border Ecommerce and Social Media What is a native IP for? Native vs broadcast IPs explained, plus 7 benefits for ecommerce and social media teams and how to pick a provider with legitimate IPs. 9 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Account & Support How to Submit a Ticket to IMIDC Technical Support: Required Information, MTR Tests and Urgent Contact Open an IMIDC support ticket with server IP, description, screenshots and two-way MTR; use live chat for urgent issues. 5 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Can't Connect to Your Server? Troubleshooting with ping, tcping and mtr Can't reach your server over SSH, RDP or HTTP? Troubleshoot network and port issues with ping, tcping, mtr, telnet and nc on Windows, macOS and Linux. 5 steps17 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Why Own Your ASN and IP Block? Branding, Portability and Multi-Homed BGP Why own your ASN and IP block? The value for brand trust, IP portability, multi-homed BGP and security, and how owned IPs compare with rented provider IPs. 10 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Slow Internet in the Philippines? Network Solutions for Live Selling and BPO Teams Slow internet in the Philippines? How PLDT, Globe, Smart, DITO, cable cuts and typhoons affect sellers and BPOs, plus server location, native IP and CDN tips. 9 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights Static Residential IP vs Proxy IP: Differences and Why Businesses Need Legitimate IPs Static residential IP vs proxy IP: compare source, stability, security and compliance, risks of unverified proxies, and why RIR membership signals legit IPs. 10 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights What Is a Russian Native IP For? Network Setup for Ozon, Wildberries and VK What is a Russian native IP for? Network needs of Ozon and Wildberries seller accounts, VK, Yandex ads and SEO, plus native vs residential vs data center IPs. 9 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started How to Choose a Russia Server in 2026: Data Center, Routes, Bandwidth and Compliance How to choose a Russia server in 2026: Moscow data centers, CN2 vs routes via Europe, bandwidth, IPs, DDoS protection and 152-FZ compliance, plus a checklist. 11 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Saudi Arabia Localization Checklist: Arabic RTL Sites, PDPL and Native IPs Saudi launch checklist: Arabic RTL pitfalls, PDPL cross-border data rules, Salla/Zid and Snapchat network prep, and lessons from the 2025 Red Sea cable cuts. 10 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC SEO Site Cluster Servers: Multi-C-Class IPs in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, US & Moscow Site cluster server guide: compare multi-C-class IPs in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the US and Moscow, plan /24 blocks, avoid footprints and verify with a checklist. 11 steps28 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Server Benchmarking Guide 2026: How to Read bench.sh, YABS and fio Results Benchmark VPS and dedicated server CPU, disk I/O and network with bench.sh, YABS, Geekbench and fio, and learn what each result means and what good looks like. 6 steps18 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Website and Server Migration with rsync and mysqldump: Near-Zero Downtime Guide Complete server migration guide: pre-migration checklist, incremental file sync with rsync, MySQL migration via mysqldump, and lowering DNS TTL to cut downtime. 6 steps18 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Singapore Servers: Place Your Southeast Asia Hub Where Submarine Cables Meet Singapore servers from a CTO's view: 28 subsea cables, SGIX peering, reach into Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, power quotas, PDPA, and local native IPs. 13 steps31 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Johannesburg Servers: Enter the African Market with South African Native IPs Johannesburg is Africa's internet crossroads. IMIDC's Joburg data center includes South African native IPs from verifiable sources to help you enter the market. 11 steps24 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC Starting a VPS Hosting Business: How to Choose Upstream Host Nodes, IPs and Abuse Policy For new VPS providers: host nodes, C-class IPs, PVE/Virtualizor, WHMCS and abuse handling, why a stable RIR-member upstream matters, plus a server checklist. 11 steps25 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC Taiwan Host Node Guide: Native IP Dedicated Servers for VPS Providers Taiwan host node guide for VPS providers: why native IPs are scarce, HiNet vs data center IPs, pre-launch checks, avoiding geo-misplaced IPs and bad upstreams. 12 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Taiwan Servers: Gaming, Streaming and E-Commerce Nodes on HiNet's Home Turf Taiwan servers for gaming, streaming, Shopee or LINE: HiNet's market dominance, subsea cable risks, and why Taiwan native IPs matter. IMIDC includes local IPs. 11 steps32 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers Bangkok Server and Thai Native IP Guide for Thailand Live-Commerce Sellers Thai ecommerce grew 50%+ in 2025. What Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and LINE sellers need from their network, and how a Bangkok server with a Thai IP helps. 10 steps25 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights TikTok Live Streaming Network Setup: Native IP and Premium Routes TikTok live streams lagging or blurry, or accounts unstable? Learn what TikTok needs (native IP, stable routes, upstream bandwidth) and how to build it. 9 steps20 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Dubai as a Gulf Gateway: IP and Network Setup for Noon and Amazon.ae Sellers Reach the Gulf from Dubai: pairing UAE native IPs, residential IPs and servers amid Red Sea cable cuts, 2026 outages, TDRA VoIP rules and peak shopping seasons. 10 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Selling in the UK: TikTok Shop UK, LINX and UK Native IPs Explained Entering Europe via the UK? A seller Q&A on London's LINX hub, post-Brexit UK GDPR and VAT, TikTok Shop UK fees, and when you need UK native or residential IPs. 9 steps24 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC US Host Nodes and Multi-C-Class Servers: Choosing an Upstream for /24 VPS and SEO Hosting US host node guide for hosts and SEO teams: split a /24 for VPS and site clusters, why ARIN-sourced IPs matter, coast choice, abuse handling and a checklist. 11 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Data Centers US Native IP Servers: East vs West Coast and IP Setup for E-commerce Sellers Selling in the US? Compare East vs West Coast latency to Asia, Amazon, Shopify and TikTok Shop US network needs, ARIN-sourced IPs and IMIDC US native IP servers 11 steps31 min read Read tutorial

Going Global by Region Vietnam Subsea Cable Outages: How to Build a Resilient Network for Your Business Vietnam's subsea cables failed again in Aug 2026. How to place servers, use native and home broadband IPs, and deploy a CDN to keep Vietnam operations running. 10 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC How to Choose an Overseas Server Provider in 2026: 8 Criteria From 10+ Years in IDC How to choose an overseas server provider in 2026: 8 criteria from IMIDC's experience serving 5,000+ customers since 2014, plus a provider evaluation checklist. 14 steps19 min read Read tutorial

Why IMIDC How Hosting Providers Choose an Upstream: Host Nodes & Site Cluster Servers Upstream guide for VPS sellers, hosts and site cluster teams: avoid 5 common pitfalls, use our host node and SEO server checklist, and see IMIDC's IP blocks. 10 steps27 min read Read tutorial

Industry Insights How to Get a Russian Website Indexed by Yandex Fast: Submission and SEO Guide Russian site not indexed by Yandex? Verify it in Yandex Webmaster, submit a sitemap, use IndexNow and robots.txt, and see how local hosting and .ru help. 9 steps21 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why a Japan VPS3. How to Choose a Japan VPS: 6-Point Checklist Getting Started Best Japan VPS Buying Guide: Native IP, Routing and Specs Explained How to choose a Japan VPS: a checklist covering IP type, China routing, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Tokyo native IP VPS plans and test steps. 9 steps24 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. What Separates the Different Japanese IP Typ…3. 2. Which Workloads Benefit from a Japan Home Br… Network & IP Japan Residential IP VPS: Home Broadband vs ISP vs Datacenter IP Compared Japan home broadband IP, residential IP, ISP IP or native datacenter IP? Compare source, detection and stability, and pick the right Japan VPS IP for your use. 7 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ $ whois x.x.x.x$ curl -s https://ipinfo.io/x.x.x.x/json$ curl -s https://ipinfo.io/json Network & IP How to Check a Japan Native IP: 5 Steps to Verify Your Japan VPS IP Learn how to check whether a Japan VPS IP is truly native: whois, ASN, ipinfo, MaxMind and ip-api lookups, IP type checks and how to spot broadcast IPs. 10 steps17 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Cloud Server, Cloud Host and VPS: Are They the …3. The traditional distinction Getting Started Japan Cloud Server vs VPS vs Dedicated Server: Differences and How to Choose Japan cloud server, Japan VPS or Japan dedicated server? Compare resources, performance, pricing, setup speed and use cases, plus IMIDC Tokyo native IP plans. 7 steps17 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why a Korea VPS Instead of Japan or Hong Kong3. Korea VPS Checklist: Six Things to Compare Data Centers Korea VPS Buying Guide: How to Choose a Seoul Cloud Server with Native IP How to choose a Korea VPS: a six-point checklist on IP type, carrier, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Seoul KT native IP VPS plans and test steps. 9 steps20 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Five Kinds of "Korean IP" Compared3. 2. Why Korean Platforms Care About Your IP Network & IP Korean Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Korean native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs: sources and best uses for Coupang, Naver and KakaoTalk, plus IMIDC Korea IP leasing. 7 steps15 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Seoul Deserves Its Own Plan3. The Three Options Side by Side Data Centers Korea Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server or Colocation: 3 Ways to Use Seoul Rent a Korea dedicated server, a /24 multi-IP SEO server, or colocate your own hardware in Seoul? Plans, KT network, Korean native IPs and a go-live checklist. 10 steps20 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Tokyo Works as a Long-Term Base3. Stage 1: Launch on a Japan Dedicated Server Data Centers Japan Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server and Tokyo Colocation: One Box to a Rack Start with a Japan dedicated server, grow to a /24 multi-IP SEO server, then move to Tokyo colocation. IMIDC Tokyo plans, growth path, use cases and checks. 9 steps20 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Turkish Business Needs a Local IP3. The Four Turkish IP Types Compared Going Global by Region Turkey Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP or Datacenter IPs, Which to Choose Selling on Trendyol or Hepsiburada? Compare Turkish native, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs, and see how IMIDC Turkey IP rental works from a /24 with BGP. 8 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. How a Taiwan VPS Differs from Hong Kong or Japan3. Taiwan VPS Checklist: 6 Things to Compare Data Centers Taiwan VPS Buying Guide: Best Taiwan Cloud Server with Native IP How to choose a Taiwan VPS: native vs. announced IPs, routing, specs, bandwidth, OS and support, plus IMIDC Taipei VPS plans, prices and post-purchase tests. 9 steps23 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Five Types of Taiwan IP Compared3. Is a HiNet IP a home broadband IP? Network & IP Taiwan Residential IP vs Native IP: HiNet, Home Broadband and ISP IPs Compared Taiwan native IP, home broadband, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? Is a HiNet IP residential? Compare sources and use cases and rent the right Taiwan IP. 7 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Dedicated vs Multi-IP vs Colocation at a Gla…3. 2. IMIDC Taiwan Dedicated and Multi-IP Server P… Data Centers Taiwan Dedicated Server, Multi-IP SEO Server or Taipei Colocation: How to Choose Taiwan dedicated server, /24 multi-IP SEO server or Taipei colocation? IMIDC Taipei plans from $199/mo, Taiwan native IPs, racks and testing. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Match Your Need to the Right Option3. 2. IMIDC Hong Kong Dedicated and Multi-IP Serve… Data Centers Hong Kong Dedicated Server, Multi-IP Server & Colocation Guide (CN2 GIA) Hong Kong dedicated server, multi-IP SEO server, colocation or rack rental? IMIDC's CN2 GIA and BGP plans from $139/mo, /24 native IP planning and test tips. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why a Hong Kong VPS3. Hong Kong VPS Checklist Data Centers Hong Kong VPS Buying Guide: CN2 GIA, No ICP Filing, Plans Compared How to choose a Hong Kong VPS: routing, IP type, specs, traffic, OS and support, plus IMIDC Hong Kong CN2 GIA VPS plans from $18/mo and post-purchase tests. 7 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. How Hong Kong IP Types Differ3. Local Use Cases for Hong Kong IPs Network & IP Hong Kong Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Data Center IPs Hong Kong native, home broadband, residential, ISP or data center IP? Compare sources and uses for HKTVmall, Carousell and social media, plus IMIDC IP rental. 7 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Russia VPS, Russian Cloud Server, Cloud Host: S…3. IMIDC Moscow VPS Plans Data Centers Russia VPS Hosting Guide: Moscow Cloud Server Plans with CN2 and Native IP Choosing a Russia VPS? Compare IMIDC's six Moscow cloud server plans, CN2 route to China, native Russian IP, and which plan fits Ozon, Yandex or trade sites. 8 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. How Russian IP Types Differ3. Why Russian Business Depends on Local IPs Network & IP Russian Residential IP vs Native IP: Home Broadband, ISP and Datacenter IP Rental Russian native, residential (home broadband), ISP or datacenter IP? Compare sources and use cases, and rent Russian IPs from IMIDC as single IPs or /24 blocks. 8 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Canada Is Not an Add-On to the US: Why Use Cana…3. Canadian IP Types Compared Going Global by Region Canada Residential IP and Native IP Rental: Choosing IPs for the Canadian Market Canadian native, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? See how IMIDC rents ARIN-registered Canada IPs for Amazon.ca, Shopify and Crave, from one IP or a /24. 8 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. What a "US Home Broadband IP" Really Means3. US IP Types Compared Network & IP US Residential IP vs Native, ISP and Datacenter IP: Which to Rent US residential (home broadband) IP, ISP IP, native IP or datacenter IP? Compare ARIN-sourced IP types, AT&T/Comcast context, use cases and post-purchase checks. 8 steps17 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Host in Los Angeles3. Los Angeles Dedicated Server Plans and Pricing Data Centers Los Angeles Dedicated Servers & Colocation: IMIDC US Data Center Guide IMIDC Los Angeles: US dedicated servers from $499/mo, multi-IP servers with /25 or /24 native IPs, 1U-to-full-rack colocation, Unicom 9929/4837 and CN2 routes. 11 steps21 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why a French Local IP Matters3. French IP Types Compared Going Global by Region France Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP or Datacenter IPs? Which IP do you need for France? IMIDC rents RIPE NCC-sourced French native, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs. Compare types for Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Vinted. 8 steps15 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why South African Workloads Belong on a Local V…3. IMIDC South Africa VPS Plans and Prices Data Centers South Africa VPS Guide: Johannesburg Cloud Server Plans and Testing How to choose a South Africa VPS: IMIDC Johannesburg cloud server plans from $18/month, native South African IP, CN2 China route, POPIA and post-purchase tests. 8 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why a "South African IP" Isn't Always a Native …3. South African IP Types Compared Network & IP South Africa Native IP and Residential IP Rental: AFRINIC Sources and IP Types Rent South African native, residential, ISP and data center IPs from IMIDC, an AFRINIC member: /24 to /16 blocks, Geofeed setup and how to verify each IP. 9 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Dutch IPs Deserve Their Own Plan3. Dutch IP Types Compared Going Global by Region Netherlands Native IP Rental: Dutch Residential IPs, ISP IPs and IP Blocks Rent Dutch native, residential, ISP and data center IPs from IMIDC, a RIPE NCC member: /24 to /16 blocks, BGP under your ASN, Geofeed and verification steps. 9 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Sellers Care About the Type of Singapore IP3. Singapore IP Types Compared Network & IP Singapore Native IP & Residential IP Rental: A Guide for Shopee and Lazada Sellers Singapore native IP vs residential, ISP and datacenter IP for Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop sellers: IMIDC IP types, /24 rental, WHOIS, Geofeed and checks. 9 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. First Decide: Rent a Dedicated Server or Coloca…3. Where Singapore Fits in IMIDC's Global Footprint Data Centers Singapore Dedicated Server & Colocation: Choosing a Singapore Data Center Singapore dedicated server or colocation? IMIDC's Singapore data center offers dedicated servers, 1U to full-rack colocation, native IPs and remote hands. 9 steps24 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. UK IP Types Compared3. Choosing by UK Use Case Going Global by Region UK Native IP & UK Residential IP Rental: Types, Use Cases and How to Verify UK native IP vs residential, ISP and datacenter IP for Amazon UK, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop UK: IMIDC UK IP rental from RIPE NCC, /24 blocks and checks. 8 steps17 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why the Thai market needs a genuine Thai IP3. Thailand IP types compared: datacenter, native,… Network & IP Thailand Native IP vs Thai Home Broadband IP: A Guide for Shopee & Lazada Sellers Thailand native IP, residential, ISP or datacenter IP? Pick the right Thai IP for Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop TH and LINE, then verify it after delivery. 9 steps20 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why put your server in Bangkok3. Bangkok server or Singapore server? Data Centers Thailand Dedicated Server & Bangkok Colocation: How to Choose and Deploy Deploy a Thailand dedicated server or colocate hardware in Bangkok with IMIDC: 1U–4U and racks, Thai native IPs, remote hands, Bangkok vs Singapore, testing. 9 steps15 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why the Australian market needs local IPs3. Australian IP types compared Going Global by Region Australia Native IP Rental: Australian Residential IPs, ISP IPs and /24 Blocks Rent Australian native, residential and ISP IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced, Telstra/Optus/TPG networks, /24 to /16 blocks, for Amazon AU, eBay AU and Kogan. 9 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Use a Server Located in Malaysia3. Malaysia VPS vs Dedicated Server vs Colocation Data Centers Malaysia VPS & Dedicated Server: Kuala Lumpur Cloud Hosting and Colocation Malaysia VPS, dedicated servers and Kuala Lumpur colocation from IMIDC, paired with Malaysian native, home broadband and residential IPs, plus how to order. 9 steps17 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Clean Malaysian IPs Are Getting Harder to F…3. Malaysian IP Types Compared Network & IP Malaysia Native IP Rental: /24 Blocks, ISP IPs and Residential IPs for Business Rent Malaysia native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced /24 to /16 blocks, ISP, static residential and home broadband IPs, with BGP, WHOIS and Geofeed setup. 9 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Five Kinds of "Indonesian IP" Compared3. 2. Indonesian Platforms and Carriers Network & IP Indonesia Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter Indonesian native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Shopee, Tokopedia and TikTok Shop, plus IMIDC Indonesia IP leasing from /24. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Five Kinds of "Vietnamese IP" Compared3. 2. Vietnamese Platforms and Carriers Network & IP Vietnam Native IP vs Home Broadband IP: Residential, ISP and Datacenter Vietnamese native IP vs home broadband, residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Shopee, TikTok Shop and Zalo, plus IMIDC Vietnam IP leasing from /24 blocks. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Use a Local Philippine IP3. Philippine IP Types Compared Going Global by Region Philippines Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Compared Rent Philippines native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs on PLDT, Globe and Converge networks. /24 blocks, rDNS, Geofeed. 8 steps16 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Compliance First: Where the Boundaries Are3. Indian IP Types Compared Going Global by Region India Native IP Rental: Compliant Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Rent compliant India native IPs from IMIDC: APNIC/IRINN-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs on Jio and Airtel networks. /24 blocks, rDNS, Geofeed. 8 steps15 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Middle East Businesses Need Local UAE IPs3. UAE IP Types Compared: Datacenter, Native, ISP,… Going Global by Region Dubai Native IP Rental: UAE Residential, ISP & Datacenter IPs Compared Rent UAE IPs from IMIDC: Dubai native, UAE residential (home broadband), ISP and datacenter IPs from RIPE NCC sources. From /24, for Noon and Amazon.ae. 8 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Selling in Brazil Calls for a Local Brazili…3. Brazil IP Types Compared: Datacenter, Native, I… Going Global by Region Brazil Native IP Rental: Brazilian Residential, ISP & Datacenter IPs Rent Brazilian IPs from IMIDC: native, residential (home broadband), ISP and datacenter IPs from LACNIC sources. From /24, for Mercado Livre and Shopee BR. 8 steps19 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Use a Local Mexican IP for the Mexican Mark…3. Mexico IP Types Compared: Datacenter, Native, I… Going Global by Region Mexico Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs Compared Rent Mexico native IPs from IMIDC: LACNIC-sourced residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Mercado Libre, Amazon Mexico and social media. /24 blocks to /16. 8 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. Why Use a Local German IP for the German Market3. Germany IP Types Compared: Datacenter, Native, … Going Global by Region Germany Native IP Rental: Residential, ISP and Datacenter IPs for Amazon.de Rent German native IPs from IMIDC, a RIPE NCC member: residential, ISP and datacenter IPs for Amazon.de, Otto and Zalando, GDPR-aware, /24 blocks to /16. 8 steps18 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ 1. Key Takeaways2. 1. Why Server Location Matters for AI Apps3. Latency: the user-to-server leg matters most Getting Started How to Choose a Server for AI Apps: OpenAI/Claude API Nodes and AI Agent Specs Where should you deploy AI customer service, AI agents, RAG knowledge bases or Dify/n8n workflows? How server location affects AI API latency and compliance, IMIDC locations mapped to OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini supported regions, and recommended plans. 8 steps26 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started VPS vs Dedicated Server vs Host Node: How to Choose the Right Server and Specs VPS or dedicated server? Match your workload (websites, e-commerce, site clusters, AI/streaming, games, VPS resale) to CPU, RAM, disk, bandwidth and IP needs. 4 steps10 min read Read tutorial

root@server: ~ $ docker --version # Dify requires 19.03+$ docker compose version # Dify requires 2.24.0+$ sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git curl… Getting Started Dify, n8n and AI Agent Server Requirements: Self-Hosted AI Workflow Guide 2026 What server do you need to self-host Dify or n8n? Official minimum and recommended production specs, matching IMIDC Japan, Korea and Taiwan VPS plans, Docker Compose install steps, Nginx HTTPS, a hardening checklist and AI provider region compliance. 12 steps31 min read Read tutorial

Getting Started How to Choose a Server Location: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, US, Singapore, South Africa or Russia Choosing a server location: compare latency to mainland China and target markets, platform fit (Shopee, TikTok, Amazon, Ozon, Takealot) and test with ping/mtr first. 4 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Install Docker and Docker Compose on Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux Install Docker and Docker Compose from the official repo on Debian/Ubuntu and Rocky/AlmaLinux, then secure ports. 7 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Nginx Reverse Proxy Setup: Node/Python Apps, WebSocket, Real Client IP, HTTPS and 502 Fixes Nginx reverse proxy for a Node/Python app on port 3000: WebSocket, real client IP, certbot HTTPS and 502 fixes. 6 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Back Up a Linux Server: rsync, tar + cron, MySQL/MariaDB Dumps and restic to S3 Linux server backup with rsync, tar + cron, rotated MySQL/MariaDB dumps and restic to S3, plus restore tests. 5 steps16 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Linux Time Zone, NTP Time Sync, Hostname and DNS Settings (timedatectl, chrony, hostnamectl) Change the Linux time zone with timedatectl, enable NTP sync with chrony, set the hostname, /etc/hosts and DNS. 6 steps14 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server Linux Server Monitoring: Check CPU, Memory, Disk I/O and Bandwidth Usage (top, iostat, iftop, vnstat) Linux server monitoring: CPU, memory, disk I/O and bandwidth with top, iostat, iftop, vnstat, ss and cron alerts. 7 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Linux Server How to Install and Configure Fail2ban to Protect SSH and Nginx Websites (Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky) Fail2ban setup: stop SSH brute force with the sshd jail, protect Nginx, use ufw/firewalld, unban and whitelist IPs. 6 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server How to Open and Close Ports in Windows Firewall (GUI and PowerShell) Open or close ports in Windows Firewall, limit source IPs, allow ping and verify with netstat and external tests. 7 steps14 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Manage Windows Update on Windows Server: Stop Auto Restarts and Install Updates with PowerShell Control Windows Update on Windows Server: stop surprise reboots, set active hours, install updates via PSWindowsUpdate. 6 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Host a Website on Windows Server with IIS: Install, Bind IPs, Free SSL and PHP Install IIS on Windows Server, bind sites to IPs or host headers, add free SSL with win-acme and run PHP via FastCGI. 5 steps13 min read Read tutorial

Windows Server Windows VPS Security Hardening: Protect RDP, Lockout Policy and Failed Logon Audit Harden a Windows VPS: strong admin password, lockout policy, RDP NLA and IP limits, Defender, audit 4625 logons. 7 steps14 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP How to Check If an IP Is Native, Residential, ISP or Datacenter and Where It Geolocates Check whether an IP is native, residential, ISP or datacenter using ipinfo, ip-api, MaxMind and whois/ASN lookups, and fix wrong geolocation with Geofeed. 6 steps10 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Streaming Unlock Test: Check If Your Server Can Access Netflix, Disney+, YouTube Premium and TikTok Streaming unlock test with curl and the open-source RegionRestrictionCheck script for Netflix, Disney+, YouTube Premium and TikTok, over IPv4 and IPv6. 6 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Network & IP Return Route Test to China: How to Tell CN2 GIA, CN2 GT, 163, CMI and Unicom 9929 Routes Return route test to China with mtr and nexttrace: read 59.43, 202.97, 219.158 and 223.120 hops to identify CN2 GIA/GT, 163, Unicom and CMI routes. 6 steps12 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa aaPanel/BaoTa Backup and Migration: Move Websites and Databases to a New Server Back up and migrate aaPanel/BaoTa sites and databases: scheduled backups, remote storage, tar + mysqldump, DNS switch. 7 steps14 min read Read tutorial

aaPanel / BaoTa Fix Common aaPanel/BaoTa Problems: Panel Won't Open, 502/504, Disk Full, Forgotten Password Troubleshoot aaPanel/BaoTa: panel not opening, security entry, ports, PHP 502/504, nginx -t, full disk, lost password. 7 steps14 min read Read tutorial

Site Clusters & Multi-IP IP Blacklist Check and Removal: Spamhaus, Barracuda and RBL Lookups for Site Clusters and Mail Servers IP blacklist check with dig and MXToolbox (Spamhaus ZEN, Barracuda, RBLs), Google Safe Browsing status, delisting steps and prevention via rDNS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC. 6 steps12 min read Read tutorial

Virtualization & Host Nodes Proxmox VE NAT Network Setup: vmbr1 Private Subnet, iptables MASQUERADE and Port Forwarding Proxmox VE NAT network: vmbr1 private subnet, iptables MASQUERADE for VMs without public IPs, DNAT port forwarding. 6 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Virtualization & Host Nodes Proxmox VE Backup and Snapshot Guide: vzdump, Scheduled Backup Jobs and qmrestore Proxmox VE backup guide: vzdump modes, scheduled backup jobs, qmrestore, snapshots vs backups and storage planning. 6 steps15 min read Read tutorial

Virtualization & Host Nodes Create a Cloud-Init Template in Proxmox VE: Import Debian/Ubuntu Cloud Images and Clone VPS Fast Build a Proxmox VE cloud-init template from Debian/Ubuntu cloud images, set IP and SSH keys, and clone VPS in seconds. 5 steps14 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN Announce Leased IP Space from Your Own ASN: LOA, IRR Route Objects, ROA and BGP Propagation Checks Announce IP space leased from IMIDC via BGP from your own ASN: LOA, IRR route objects, ROA and propagation checks. 6 steps14 min read Read tutorial

IP & ASN How to Create IRR Route Objects: route/route6 in the RIPE Database and RADB, as-set and whois Checks Create IRR route/route6 objects in the RIPE database or RADB, use as-sets, and verify prefix filters with whois. 6 steps14 min read Read tutorial

Account & Support IMIDC Renewals and Invoices: Pay Invoices in the Client Area, Add Funds and Avoid Service Suspension IMIDC renewals: pay invoices in Billing → My Invoices before the due date, add funds, avoid suspension, reactivate. 6 steps13 min read Read tutorial

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