UptimeKuma stands out as an open-source monitoring platform known for its extensive capabilities and flexibility. It empowers organizations to effectively monitor and optimize website uptime, performance metrics, and server health. With a range of customizable features and integrations, UptimeKuma supports customized monitoring solutions without requiring advanced technical expertise. InterServer is a dependable hosting option for Uptime Kuma, providing scalable infrastructure and simple deployment solutions. ServerAvatar makes it easy and user-friendly to deploy the Uptime Kuma application on the InterServer platform.
Create a VPS in InterServer
Getting started with InterServer:
InterServer's Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting leads their array of hosting solutions, providing businesses and developers a sturdy platform to drive their online endeavors with dependable flexibility. InterServer's VPS hosting leverages cutting-edge technology and infrastructure housed in state-of-the-art data centers. This ensures optimal performance and uptime, crucial for demanding applications and websites. With Interserver's VPS plans, users benefit from dedicated resources including CPU cores, RAM, and storage, providing a scalable environment capable of handling varying levels of traffic and resource requirements.
Interserver's VPS hosting stands out for its cost-effectiveness while maintaining high performance and a rich feature set. Their range of VPS plans caters to diverse needs, accommodating startups, small businesses, and large enterprises with tailored solutions. Whether you're launching a new project, migrating an existing site, or seeking to upgrade to a more robust hosting solution, Interserver's VPS hosting offers the performance, scalability, and support needed to succeed in today's digital landscape.
Let’s get started with creating the virtual private server in Interserver, for that follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Accessing Your InterServer Account
- First, log in to InterServer account. If you are new to InterServer, click on the Sign Up to register with InterServer. Refer to the below image.
Step 2: Create VPS in InterServer
- After you log in to your InterServer account, the Dashboard of InterServer will appear. You can see various sections like Domains, Web Hosting, Licenses, Storage, and Dedicated Servers. However, you have to click on the Order Now button in the VPS section to create a fresh VPS.
Step 3: Configuring the VPS in InterServer
- First you need to choose the Platform for your VPS. It should be a kernel-based virtual machine (KVM).
- Now you have to select the location of your VPS. Make sure to select a server location closest to your major traffic source demographically.
- Then you have to select the Slices. It is the number of cores on your server, which you can select according to your requirements.
- Moreover, you have to choose image i.e. an operating system running on the server. So here you have to select an OS for your server along with its versions. The Uptime Kuma application generally requires Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or a later version for compatibility and support. If you are managing your servers with ServerAvatar, Select Ubuntu 20.04 x64 bit or Ubuntu 22.04 x64 bit.
- In addition to this you have to set the root password for your VPS of your own choice. After filling up all the necessary details for your VPS Click on the Continue button.
Step 4: Review your VPS details
- Here you have to verify the details of your virtual machine, select the agreed terms checkbox, and click on the Place Order button to create VPS.
Step 5: Make a payment for your VPS
- The final step is to make a payment for your VPS, so for that, you have to Add Billing Address and verify your order of VPS. There are various modes of payment available to make a payment for your VPS. Select the mode as per your convenience.
- Congratulations! You have successfully created your instance in InterServer which is now ready to connect with ServerAvatar.
Initial Server Configuration
The Initial server configuration includes the installation and configuration of various packages required to host your website. Usually, You have to write commands and modify configuration files. Luckily, With ServerAvatar, Your full server configuration and optimization can be automated.
Here are the three ways to automatically configure your server with ServerAvatar.
Connect a server using a direct method
- Login/Register to ServerAvatar account, click the Create button from the right side of the screen, and select Server from the dropdown.
- Select Direct Method in the serve connecting method section.
- Type the Server Name as per your choice.
- Select a Tech Stack as per your need. You can either select Apache, Nginx, OpenLiteSpeed or Node Stack.
- Select a Database: MySQL, MariaDB or MongoDB.
- Enable the toggle if you want to install the latest LTS version of node.js on your server.
- Select a Management plan and click the Connect Now button.
- You’ll see the command on your screen. Login to your server using an ssh connection and execute that command as a root user.
- The server connection process will be started on your ServerAvatar account after executing the command.
Connect a server using integration
- Login/Register to your ServerAvatar account, navigate to the Integration tab from the sidebar of the panel, and access Cloud Platform from the dropdown.
- Now Select a cloud platform you want to link with ServerAvatar.
- The popup form will appear on your screen. Enter details to link your cloud provider account. The integration method is different based on the cloud provider you select.
- You can integrate five different cloud provider platforms with ServerAvatar, which is-
Check the above link of cloud platforms to know more about integrating cloud platforms with ServeAvatar.
Connect a server using commands
Step 1. Login to your server using root user
Once you create a server as per your requirements, connect to your server using an ssh connection and execute the below three commands as a root user in your server console area.
wget https://srvr.so/install
chmod +x install
./install
Step 2. Select a web server
It will ask you which web server you would like to install on your server: Apache, Nginx, OpenLiteSpeed or Node Stack. Type anyone that you would like to install on your server and hit the enter button.
Step 3. Claim your server
Completing the process will give you a link to claim your server.
Open the link on your browser to access the ServerAvatar server panel.
Deploy Self Hosted Monitoring Tool Uptime Kuma on Cloud using ServerAvatar
Note: You must have a Server connected in Node Stack.
What is Uptime Kuma?
Uptime Kuma is a tool that helps you keep track of whether your websites or servers are up and running smoothly. It's free and can be hosted on your own servers or in the cloud. With Uptime Kuma, you can monitor things like website responses, specific keywords on pages, or basic network services. If something goes wrong, it can alert you through different channels. In simple terms, it's like having a personal watchdog for your online presence.
This guide will walk you through how to install the self-hosted monitoring tool UptimeKuma with ServerAvatar.
Features Of Uptime Kuma
- Monitoring uptime for HTTP(s) / TCP / HTTP(s) Keyword / HTTP(s) Json Query / Ping / DNS Record / Push / Steam Game Server / Docker Containers
- Fancy, Reactive, Fast UI/UX
- Notifications via Telegram, Discord, Gotify, Slack, Pushover, Email (SMTP), and 90+ notification services, click here for the full list
- 20-second intervals
- Multi Languages
- Multiple status pages
- Map status pages to specific domains
- Ping chart
- Certificate info
- Proxy support
- 2FA support
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 / v20.4)
- NPM (v9)
- Pm2
Step 1: Create An Application
On the ServerAvatar server panel, navigate to the Applications tab and click the Create button like the following image.
To proceed with the installation and deployment of UptimeKuma, ensure you have met the prerequisites.
- Enter an Application Name of your choice.
- Specify a Domain (choose between a Test Domain or a Primary Domain).
Note: If hosting Uptime Kuma on your own domain, ensure your domain points to your server's current IP address.
Select the following options:
Method: One Click Application: UptimeKuma
Now, click on Show Advanced Options to create a new system user or select an existing one based on your needs.
Click on the Create Application button. You will be redirected to the Application Installation Status page where you can monitor the installation process and view command outputs.
Once all commands run successfully you will redirect to the Application Dashboard.
Visit your domain to access your Uptime Kuma application.
Now, create your admin account for Uptime Kuma.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and deployed Uptime Kuma through ServerAvatar.