Ok, so I decided to use a VPS for my solution. To get up and running with a website we at least need to provision the following
- Domain
- Hosting
Once we have those we can
- Map Domain to Hosting
- Setup Our VPS
- Choose Operating System
- Firewall
- SSH Key
Domain
For a domain I went to 123Reg, I have used them before, there are plenty of domain providers out there.
Why a Separate Domain
Having a separate domain gives us the option to move our hosting to a new provider.
This way we can have multiple hosts, and with a simple DNS change which host is providing the service.
If the domain is purchased with the host from the same provider, sometimes moving the domain becomes difficult and may include an exit\transfer fee.
Hosting
For hosting I chose Hostinger, with a reasonable price and specification. Hostinger are a well established organisation with global reach and a good reputation.
The package I chose was KVM 2.
Why a VPS
Virtual Private Server (VPS) is like having your very own server in the cloud. You have the choice of operating systems and the ability to configure it however you choose.
With the choice comes a learning curve, compromise and troubleshooting.
Managed Service, this is a valid option and is a good start if all you want to do is setup wordpress. No diving in to the operating system, it just works. Again with a bit of learning and a few plugins, this provides a way for many to get started.
Point Domain to Hosting
Ok, now we are setup, but wait how do we get the domain to point to our hosting?
This is performed by setting up the NameServers.
To do…