Hands-on benchmark of GorillaServers’ dual EPYC 7502 clearance server from WebNX: 128 threads, 512GB RAM, 2×1.92TB NVMe and 1Gbps network in LAX. Covers CPU and network performance, storage health, Geekbench/PassMark/UnixBench results, WebNX upstream advantages, Tenantos automation, overall value and potential drawbacks for high-bandwidth workloads on a budget.

Black Friday deals are here. This in-depth HostBrr Threadripper 9995WX VPS Benchmark compares it head‑to‑head with the 9950X and EPYC 9655, analyzing raw performance, overselling risks, and value for money. It also breaks down package pricing, StorageBox and block storage promotions, and offers practical buying advice for different workloads and budgets.

Hands-on Black Friday benchmark of Hetzner AX162-S: EPYC 9454P with 48 cores / 96 threads, DDR5 ECC and Gen4 NVMe. YABS sequential throughput over 5 GB/s, Geekbench 6 multi-core around 19,000. At €199/month, this DuFu-series dedicated server still offers outstanding price‑performance despite Hetzner’s slower recent updates.

This post introduces ProxMenux and its new Monitor v1.1.7, a cross-device GUI monitor and management tool for Proxmox VE. It covers real-time views for system overview, storage, networking, VMs/containers, hardware, and logs, plus a one‑command installer and login walkthrough. Best suited for single-node PVE; alerting is not yet available.

This guide walks through building a robust backup and restore strategy for Dokploy when self‑hosting on a VPS. You’ll learn why offsite backups are critical, how to create and connect a Cloudflare R2 bucket as an S3‑compatible target, and how to configure automated backups for the Dokploy system, databases, and Docker volumes, plus how to safely restore them and migrate to a new server.

This step-by-step guide walks you through getting started with Dokploy, from basic server requirements and Docker log optimization to one-click installation and security hardening. Learn how to wire up Git-based CI/CD, leverage Traefik for automatic reverse proxying, deploy from templates, monitor resources, and enable automated backups—perfect for solo developers and small teams shipping fast.

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This post presents a comprehensive benchmark of an 8×NVIDIA A800-SXM4-80GB node, covering GPU memory bandwidth and transfers, Tensor Core performance, synthetic GPU compute, and model inference with ResNet, BERT, and GPT‑2, plus CPU, memory, and disk benchmarks. It also details the environment, system requirements, and CLI options so you can easily reproduce and compare results on your own hardware.

Hands-on benchmark of GoMami’s Hong Kong AMD EPYC 9575F (Zen 5) node with the 2C/4G/100G NVMe plan. Includes detailed YABS, Geekbench 5/6, PassMark PerformanceTest Linux, UnixBench, WordPress benchmark results, plus network routes (CN2/9929/CMIN2), IP quality screenshots, plan specs, and discount codes.

Deploy GPU Hot with a single Docker command: a lightweight yet polished real-time GPU dashboard. It auto-detects multiple GPUs, tracks processes, and shows live charts with threshold markers. Includes startup commands and comparison benchmarks, ideal for daily monitoring on personal servers and multi-GPU workstations.

This guide walks you through deploying Hentai@Home (H@H) from scratch: account registration, client requirements, and site configuration, plus a Docker-based setup with persistent volumes. It covers port and bandwidth tuning, online status verification, and Prometheus + Grafana monitoring, along with practical cautions for bandwidth, uptime, storage, and security.

A seemingly unbeatable Tarekcloud EPYC 7763 “super-sized” VPS turned into a stability nightmare: constant reboots, days of downtime, and an eventual forced migration to a weaker EPYC 7B13 platform. This post walks through the issues, Tarekcloud’s explanation about third‑party procurement and mixed memory, underwhelming compensation, CPU benchmarks, and practical cautions before you buy.