TL;DR / Summary: A Windows VPS that restarts unexpectedly leaves a record, and Event Viewer is where it is. Check the shutdown reason first, then work backward through the minutes before the restart. Start with the reason, not the effect When a server reboots, the visible symptom is downtime. The cause is recorded as a … Read more
Disk Cleanup Before Snapshots on a Windows VPS C: Drive TL;DR: Snapshots capture whatever junk sits on C:. Purge WinSxS leftovers you no longer need, temp folders, old IIS logs, and orphaned installer caches before you snapshot—then verify free space and reboot pending flags. Smaller, cleaner images restore faster on any Windows VPS. Why snapshot … Read more
Migrating IIS Bindings Between Windows VPS Hosts TL;DR: Moving sites between Windows guests is less about copying inetpub and more about reconciling bindings, certificates, app pools, and DNS cutover. Export configuration, verify hostname and SNI bindings on the new Windows VPS, then flip DNS only after HTTPS responds on the destination IP. Inventory before you … Read more
Sizing RAM and Pagefile for RDP-Heavy Windows VPS Workloads TL;DR: Remote Desktop sessions consume RAM for each interactive user plus the apps they leave open. Undersized plans thrash the pagefile, inflate disk IOPS, and make RDP feel “broken” when the network is fine. Size committed memory deliberately, place the pagefile on fast disk, and verify … Read more
RDP Hardening Without Breaking Legit Admins TL;DR: Locking down Remote Desktop should reduce bots, not lock out your teammates. Combine allowlists, named admin accounts, NLA, and short session policies—then test a second admin login before you leave the console. Done right, a Windows VPS stays usable for humans while looking hostile to scanners. The failure … Read more
TL;DR: Windows Server images excel at stable services, Remote Desktop Services, and roles like IIS or AD lab work. Desktop-style Windows on a VPS fits single-user tools, legacy GUI apps, and developers who want Paint-level familiarity. Match the SKU to licensing and the app’s expectations before you pay for cores you cannot use legally. Why … Read more