Hey folks,
I ran into a bit of a headache while setting up a dedicated server Linux environment for hosting some streaming content. The main issues I faced were configuring security (firewall rules, SSH keys) and optimizing performance when handling multiple concurrent users. At first, I underestimated how tricky it can get when tuning Linux servers for high traffic.
Some problems I bumped into:
Random downtime due to misconfigured services
Load balancing headaches
Making sure the server stayed secure without slowing everything down
What helped me eventually was getting proper documentation in place, setting up automated monitoring tools, and choosing a provider that gave me more flexibility with Linux servers. If anyone’s still struggling, I’d recommend looking at providers like HostNoc that offer decent Linux-based dedicated servers with room for customisation.
Has anyone else here set up a dedicated Linux server for streaming or high-load apps? Curious to know how you handled performance tweaks and security hardening.
