--- title: "Valdas Stankevicius (@whwebhosting) | Hashnode" description: "VPS Dedicated Server. Read the latest articles by Valdas Stankevicius on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@whwebhosting" --- @whwebhosting # Valdas Stankevicius @whwebhosting · Vilnius · Joined February 2026 VPS Dedicated Server ### [How I Harden a New VPS Server Before Deploying Anything](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/how-i-harden-a-new-vps-server-before-deploying-anything?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Whenever I launch a new VPS, I follow the same security checklist before touching application code. My Baseline Checklist Update Server apt update && apt upgrade Disable Root SSH Always. SSH Keys Onl 1 min read · [whwebhosting.hashnode.dev](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/how-i-harden-a-new-vps-server-before-deploying-anything?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-harden-a-new-vps-server-before-deploying-anything/69f0926310a70b3335996044) ### [Shared IP vs Dedicated IP: The Infrastructure Decision Most Developers Ignore](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/shared-ip-vs-dedicated-ip-the-infrastructure-decision-most-developers-ignore?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Most developers spend time optimizing: frameworks performance architecture But one infrastructure detail rarely gets attention: IP allocation. Should your project run on a shared IP or a dedicate 2 min read · [whwebhosting.hashnode.dev](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/shared-ip-vs-dedicated-ip-the-infrastructure-decision-most-developers-ignore?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/shared-ip-vs-dedicated-ip-the-infrastructure-decision-most-developers-ignore/69ad8bdf86766ac3a63a1a16) ### [Buy VPS with Bitcoin in 2026: A Practical Guide for Indie Hackers & Global Founders](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/buy-vps-with-bitcoin-in-2026-a-practical-guide-for-indie-hackers-global-founders?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) If you're building online products in 2026, your infrastructure is global by default. Your users might be in the US.Your servers might be in Europe.Your team might be distributed across three continen 4 min read · [whwebhosting.hashnode.dev](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/buy-vps-with-bitcoin-in-2026-a-practical-guide-for-indie-hackers-global-founders?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 26](https://hashnode.com/posts/buy-vps-with-bitcoin-in-2026-a-practical-guide-for-indie-hackers-global-founders/69a0139645f7f0a02666ba36) ### [Dedicated IP VPN in 2026: A Practical Upgrade for Developers & Indie Hackers](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/dedicated-ip-vpn-in-2026-a-practical-upgrade-for-developers-and-indie-hackers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) If you run production servers, manage client websites, or maintain your own SaaS, there’s a hidden bottleneck you may not have considered: Your VPN IP address. Shared VPN IP rotation causes login fail 4 min read · [whwebhosting.hashnode.dev](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/dedicated-ip-vpn-in-2026-a-practical-upgrade-for-developers-and-indie-hackers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 18](https://hashnode.com/posts/dedicated-ip-vpn-in-2026-a-practical-upgrade-for-developers-and-indie-hackers/69959a0482140d4da8fd5212) ### [Dedicated Server Hosting – The Complete Buyer’s Guide (2026)](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/dedicated-server-hosting-the-complete-buyers-guide-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Quick Answer: Dedicated server hosting gives you exclusive access to an entire physical server, delivering maximum performance, security, and control for high-traffic and mission-critical websites. Wh 3 min read · [whwebhosting.hashnode.dev](https://whwebhosting.hashnode.dev/dedicated-server-hosting-the-complete-buyers-guide-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 7](https://hashnode.com/posts/dedicated-server-hosting-the-complete-buyers-guide-2026/69875907428db5a93b2fa47d)