Complete VPS & Docker Setup: Deploy Real Apps on RamNode

What is a VPS, and how do you actually use one? In this video, I break down exactly what a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is, then walk you through a complete setup from scratch. Including securing your server, installing Docker, and deploying a real application on it. ───────────────────────────── Sponsored by RamNode ───────────────────────────── RamNode offers high-performance VPS and cloud infrastructure powered by NVMe storage, with multiple global data center locations and flexible plans built for developers, self-hosters, and home lab enthusiasts. Free $5 Credit for Koroma Tech viewers! Click the link below, sign up, and a $5 credit will be automatically added to your account. Use code KOROMATECH in the secret code field. Link: https://ramnode.com/koromatech This is Part 1 of a two-part series. In Part 2, we set up Penguin, a self-hosted reverse proxy and remote access platform that adds authentication and access control on top of everything we build here. ───────────────────────────── 📧 STAY IN THE LOOP ───────────────────────────── I'm putting together something special covering deep dives across Proxmox, TrueNAS, Docker, Networking and more. Subscribe to my newsletter to be the first to know when it drops! 👉 https://koromatech.com/newsletter/ ───────────────────────────── 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ───────────────────────────── Enjoying the content? Consider supporting the channel! 💎 YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDwdal2186lSNr_hnRoqYRA/join ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/koromatech 🛒 Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4qfvgLT 🌐 JOIN THE COMMUNITY ───────────────────────────── Stay connected and join the conversation! ───────────────────────────── 💬 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FbTeKZeUsA 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koromatech/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koromatech 📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/koromatech 👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koromatech/ 📧 Newsletter: https://koromatech.com/newsletter/ ───────────────────────────── ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ───────────────────────────── 0:00 — Introduction 0:52 — What is a VPS? 3:44— RamNode Dashboard Walkthrough 6:52 — Creating an SSH Key 7:57 — Creating Your VPS Instance 10:20 — Instance Dashboard & Config Options 13:08 — Locking Down Your Firewall ( Important!) 17:37 — Finding Your VPS Public IP 18:25 — Adding Your SSH Key on Your Local Machine 20:42 — Installing Docker & Docker Compose 21:25 — Deploying an App with Docker Compose 22:55 — Security Tips & What to Do Next 23:55 — What's Coming in Part 2 📝 Blog Post ───────────────────────────── Koroma Tech: https://koromatech.com/what-is-a-vps-setup-guide-docker-real-app-deploy-on-ramnode/ 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS ───────────────────────────── RamNode: https://ramnode.com/koromatech 🏷️ TAGS ───────────────────────────── #VPS #VPSSetup #VPSHosting #SelfHosted #SelfHosting #Docker #DockerCompose #HomeLab #HomeServer #Linux #Ubuntu #CloudHosting #RamNode #ServerSetup #DockerTutorial "VPS Setup Part 1 – SSH Keys, Firewall Rules, Docker & App Deployment on RamNode Explained" "What Is a VPS? | How to Set One Up, Secure It & Deploy Apps with Docker (RamNode)" "Mastering VPS Hosting – SSH, Firewall, Docker & Self-Hosted Apps Made Easy (RamNode)" "Understanding VPS Hosting | SSH Keys, Security Groups & Docker Deployments Explained" "VPS vs Shared Hosting vs Dedicated Server | Setup, Docker & App Deploy on RamNode" "VPS Setup Explained – Firewall Rules, SSH Access, Docker & Self-Hosted Apps & Best Practices"