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Experiments, observations and notes from work in progress.

19 October 2026

Back up a static VPS app, test restoration, and clean up charges

Prove a small static restore with hashes and live checks, then separate that result from database recovery and server cleanup.

19 October 2026

Deploy the exact revision you intended, verify the visible version, and practise returning to the original commit before storing real data.

19 October 2026

Give one private repository a read-only Coolify deploy key, then check a real fetch instead of relying on a repository listing.

19 October 2026

Claim the dashboard over an encrypted tunnel first. Add a public HTTPS hostname only after you can verify DNS, the certificate, and terminal access.

19 October 2026

RAM is only one part of the choice. Check ARM64 compatibility, the current quote, and real Coolify health before opening the dashboard.

19 October 2026

Use a dedicated passphrase-protected key, upload only its public half, and compare fingerprints before trusting the first connection.

19 October 2026

A dedicated project makes a tutorial VPS easier to track. Check the quote and deletion rules before the first billable resource.

19 October 2026

Start with a disposable VPS app, then practise private GitHub deployment, updates, rollback, and a small restore before using real data.