Performance Optimization and Setup Guide for VDS Server

Introduction

VDS servers stand out as a solution that offers high performance and flexibility among virtual server rental services. However, specific optimization settings must be made to enhance the performance and security of VDS servers. In this article, we will cover step-by-step performance optimization and necessary configuration settings for your VDS server.

Step 1: Update Your Server

Updates are critical for enhancing the security and performance of your server. You can update your server using the following commands:

sudo yum update -y

Step 2: Install LiteSpeed Web Server

LiteSpeed is a high-performance web server. Follow the steps below for installation:

1. Download LiteSpeed:

   wget https://www.litespeedtech.com/packages/openlitespeed/1.7.14/openlitespeed-1.7.14.tgz

2. Extract the Archive:

   tar -zxvf openlitespeed-1.7.14.tgz

3. Installation:

   cd openlitespeed-1.7.14 && sudo ./install.sh

Step 3: MySQL Settings

Update the my.cnf file to enhance your MySQL server's performance by adding the following parameters:

[mysqld]
innodb_buffer_pool_size = 1G
max_connections = 200
query_cache_size = 64M

Step 4: DDoS Protection

To protect against DDoS attacks, use iptables to add the necessary rules:

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m state --state NEW -m recent --set
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m state --state NEW -m recent --update --seconds 60 --hitcount 10 -j DROP

Step 5: Install SSL Certificate

To enhance the security of your website, perform the SSL certificate installation. You can automate the installation using Let's Encrypt:

sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
sudo certbot --nginx -d yourdomain.com

Conclusion

In this article, we discussed the essential steps to optimize the performance of your VDS server. With the optimizations and security settings above, you can enhance your server's performance and ensure its security.