UptimeKuma stands out as an open-source monitoring platform known for its extensive capabilities and flexibility. With a range of customizable features and integrations, UptimeKuma supports customized monitoring solutions without requiring advanced technical expertise. It empowers organizations to effectively monitor and optimize website uptime, performance metrics, and server health. When choosing a hosting platform for Uptime Kuma, opting for Racknerd ensures reliability with its scalable infrastructure and straightforward deployment options. ServerAvatar makes the deployment of the Uptime Kuma on the Racknerd platform an easy step-by-step process.
Create a VPS in Racknerd
Getting started with Racknerd:
Creating an account and setting up a cloud VPS on RackNerd is simpler than you might imagine! Just follow our easy, step-by-step guide, and you'll be ready to go quickly. Start managing your RackNerd services quickly and effortlessly with one of the top hosting providers. Let's get started!
What is Racknerd?
RackNerd is a top-notch hosting provider offering various services, from cloud servers to dedicated servers and colocation. With a reputation for affordability and reliability, RackNerd is a great choice for both individuals and businesses seeking scalable and efficient hosting solutions. They provide the infrastructure you need to manage and optimize your websites, applications, and other online services seamlessly.
Step 1: Setup Cloud VPS with Racknerd
- First, log in to your RackNerd account and navigate to the Services option. Next, click on Order New Services from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Select the plan
- At this point, you'll see a variety of Shared Hosting plans in the Categories section on the left-hand side menu. We recommend choosing the KVM VPS plan. To proceed, simply click on the KVM VPS Hosting plan.
- KVM VPS: KVM VPS (Kernel-based Virtual Machine Virtual Private Server) uses KVM technology to create virtualized environments with dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, and storage. This type of VPS offers high performance, security, and flexibility, making it perfect for hosting websites, applications, and other online services.
Step 3: Select KVM VPS Service
- At this stage, you'll find several options available in the KVM VPS section. You can choose any KVM VPS service that suits your needs, but we recommend selecting the AMD Ryzen Linux VPS service for the best performance.
- AMD Ryzen Linux VPS uses AMD Ryzen processors and the Linux operating system, providing high performance and reliability. It's ideal for websites, applications, and online services that require robust computing power and stability.
Step 4: Select your KVM VPS Configuration
- Here in the KVM VPS service, you'll find a range of plans designed to meet your specific requirements. Once you've selected your plan, simply click on Order Now to proceed with the next steps.
Step 5: Additional VPS Options
- Now, at this stage, you have to select additional options for your VPS. Here, you can select your billing cycle from annual or biennial payments. Furthermore, you can choose a location that is most suitable for you.
- Additionally, select your preferred operating system. The Uptime Kuma application generally requires Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or a later version for compatibility and support. We suggest Ubuntu 22.04 64-bit for the best performance. Click Continue to proceed to the next step.
Step 6: Review and Finalize Details
- you can review and confirm all the choices you've made for your VPS. Once you're satisfied with your selections, proceed to complete the payment process. Your VPS will be set up quickly and will be ready for use in a minimum amount of time.
- Congratulations! You have successfully created your Racknerd VPS, 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.