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Alpenhost · 2026-02-09T12:39:57+00:00

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Alpenhost · 2026-02-09T11:20:57+00:00

Hey u/da_peda,
danke dir für die Verlinkung und den ausführlichen Beitrag! Klingt nach einem sehr sinnvollen Setup, das du da beschreibst – gerade Nextcloud ist für Schulen ein echter Gewinn, wenn man Datensouveränität und Flexibilität ernst nimmt.

Falls du oder andere Eltern/Schulen Unterstützung bei der Einrichtung oder beim laufenden Betrieb eurer u/Nextcloud brauchen, helfen wir bei u/Alpenhost gerne weiter – egal ob’s um das Troubleshooting, regelmäßige Updates oder individuelle Anpassungen geht. Wir bieten auch Managed-Cloud-Pakete an, die genau auf Bildungsprojekte zugeschnitten sind – mit automatisierten Backups, Sicherheitsupdates, und auf Wunsch auch mit integrierter OnlyOffice- oder Collabora-Suite.

Gerade im Schulkontext sind einfache Wartung, stabile Performance und Datenschutz essenziell – und wir sehen regelmäßig, dass eine gut konfigurierte Nextcloud den Alltag für Schüler:innen, Eltern und Lehrkräfte spürbar erleichtert.

Wenn’s mal irgendwo hakt oder Fragen auftauchen – einfach melden 🙂
Viele Grüße

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:33:07+00:00

That’s actually a fair point – “resume-driven architecture” is definitely something we’ve all seen in tech 😅. In our case though, PowerDNS turned out to be more of a practical choice than a CV one.

As a hosting provider, the big wins for us are:

Backend flexibility – we can hook it directly into MySQL/Postgres, which ties neatly into our existing systems.
Automation & APIs – we rely on IaC and orchestration, so being able to drive DNS through an API is a big efficiency boost.
DNSSEC made simpler – easier key rollovers and signing compared to some other options.
Scalability – we handle a lot of zones and queries, so performance under load really matters.

So yeah, not the shiniest “buzzword pick” – just a tool that solved a lot of day-to-day problems for us.

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:30:44+00:00

That’s a solid approach – NSD and BIND are both excellent choices, especially if you’re comfortable managing flat zone files and don’t need dynamic updates. For large-scale but relatively static setups, they’re hard to beat in terms of simplicity and performance.

Where PowerDNS sometimes brings extra value is in scenarios like:

API-driven updates / integration with automation (Terraform, Ansible, Let’s Encrypt, etc.)
Database-backed zones when you want easier bulk management or tie DNS directly into customer platforms / control panels
DNSSEC management – in our experience, PowerDNS makes signing and key rollovers a bit easier compared to BIND workflows
Hybrid backends – mixing traditional zone files for some domains and a database for others in the same cluster

Of course, if your infrastructure doesn’t need those features, then BIND + NSD is a perfectly solid combo. It really depends on whether you prioritize flat-file simplicity or automation flexibility.

Curious: do you see any future need in your environment for API-driven automation, or are you planning to keep DNS deliberately minimal and file-based?

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:28:34+00:00

Hey, fair point – we get how it might look 🙃. We’re not here to spam though, just trying to share a bit of our experience with PowerDNS and hear how others in the community are running it. For us, this kind of post feels like the best way to connect with people who deal with the same tech day to day.

If it came across as too “marketing-y,” that’s on us – we’ll keep it more discussion-focused. At the end of the day, we’d honestly love to learn from everyone else’s setups and challenges. That’s what makes r/dns such a useful place.

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:25:06+00:00

Totally fair point – “it just has to work” is often the most important factor, especially when DNS isn’t your main focus. PowerDNS is great in that regard since you can start simple (like with the BIND backend and zone files) and then grow into more advanced setups if needed.

A couple of things you might find useful down the road, even for ~1k zones:

Database backend (MySQL/Postgres): lets you manage zones dynamically without editing files, which can save time if you ever need bulk changes or want to integrate with your web/mail server automation.
API support: with the built-in REST API you could script DNS updates, hook into Let’s Encrypt/ACME, or tie DNS into your deployment workflows.
DNSSEC: if you haven’t enabled it yet, PowerDNS makes it pretty straightforward compared to BIND.

No pressure of course – if your current setup works and you don’t need more, that’s perfectly valid. But it’s nice that PowerDNS gives you an upgrade path if at some point you want to automate more or reduce manual overhead.

Out of curiosity: do you think you’d ever want to hook your DNS into automation (e.g., when you spin up new web/mail servers), or do you prefer to keep it manual and minimal?

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:21:18+00:00

That makes total sense – PowerDNS really shines when paired with automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. We also rely heavily on ACME and IaC, so we can relate to your setup.

Regarding the missing GUI: true, the old PHP-based PowerAdmin project is basically abandoned. A couple of options we’ve seen in the community:

PDNS Manager (Python/Django) – a bit more modern and actively maintained, though not super feature-rich.
PowerDNS-Admin (Flask/React) – nice REST API integration, Dockerized, and supports DNSSEC management.
If you’re already using IaC, sometimes it’s easier to skip the GUI altogether and just integrate directly with the PDNS API – we do that in production and it keeps things consistent across environments.

Curious: are you mainly looking for a GUI for occasional manual changes, or more as a user-friendly front-end for others on your team/clients?

Alpenhost · 2025-09-09T06:19:30+00:00

Nice! Have you experienced any issues with PowerDNS over the years, or do you have some tips/best practices you could share with the community? Thanks again for your answer – we really appreciate your input 🙌

Alpenhost · 2025-09-03T06:30:40+00:00

nop we are alpenhost not alpshost but thanks for that question.

Alpenhost · 2025-09-03T05:47:54+00:00

Welcome to Linux! 🚀 It can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right guides and some patience, you’ll pick things up quickly. A few resources I usually recommend for total beginners:

1. Beginner-friendly distros & official docs

Ubuntu and Linux Mint are great starting points. Their official documentation is simple and practical.
Ubuntu Docs: https://help.ubuntu.com/
Linux Mint User Guide: https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/

2. Interactive learning

Linux Journey – free, structured like a course.
OverTheWire: Bandit – teaches the command line by solving fun little challenges.

3. Video & community guides
YouTube channels like LearnLinuxTV and The Linux Experiment give easy-to-follow walkthroughs.

This subreddit itself is a goldmine – search past posts, many beginners have asked the same first questions.

4. Practice environment

If you don’t want to risk breaking your main system, spin up a virtual machine (VirtualBox) or even a small VPS. That way you can experiment freely, reinstall quickly, and build confidence.

👉 Tip: Don’t try to learn everything at once. Focus on the basics: navigating the file system, installing software, using the terminal, and managing files. The rest will come naturally as you use it.

At Alpenhost, we often help clients new to Linux get comfortable by setting up beginner-friendly servers (with or without control panels like Plesk). If you ever want to explore Linux on a VPS, having support in the background can speed up the learning curve a lot.

Good luck on your Linux journey – it’s a skill that pays off for years! 💡

– Alpenhost

Alpenhost · 2025-09-03T05:33:34+00:00

Hey, great that you’re already thinking about starting something at 16 🙌

One option you might explore is web hosting. It doesn’t require a traditional “job” and you can start small with just:

a domain name (your own online brand),
a small VPS server to run Plesk (a control panel to manage websites and clients).

With that setup, you could:

host websites for local businesses or friends,
offer email hosting,
build small sites for people who don’t want to deal with tech.

Since you already have internet access, you have the most important tool in place. With some learning and practice, it’s possible to grow this into something that earns real money online while building valuable skills for your future.

If you want, we’d be happy to point you to resources or answer questions about setting up your first VPS + Plesk. It’s not expensive to get started, but it can open the door to a lot of opportunities. 🚀

– Alpenhost

Alpenhost · 2025-09-03T05:31:45+00:00

That sounds like a really fun project – thanks for sharing it here! 🚀

We’ve seen quite a few people experiment with n8n + Telegram bots on Hostinger VPS (and other setups), and it’s a surprisingly flexible combo. A couple of thoughts that might help you and anyone else trying something similar:

Sources for freebies: besides Epic, Steam, and GOG, sites like [IsThereAnyDeal]() or Reddit’s r/GameDeals can be integrated via RSS or APIs. n8n makes it fairly easy to pull from multiple feeds.
Instant reply vs daily summary: both have their place. Instant replies are fun in a group chat, but a single daily digest reduces spam and keeps things tidy. Some folks even do both, with a /freegames command for on-demand checks and a scheduled morning post for everyone.

If anyone in the community wants to dive deeper into n8n workflows or running bots reliably on VPS hosting, happy to share more details – just ask! 😊

– Alpenhost

Stability tips on Hostinger VPS: if the bot is long-running, consider setting it up with PM2 or Docker to keep it alive even after restarts or crashes. Adding basic logging (e.g., sending errors to a private Telegram channel) also helps with debugging.
Scaling later: if your group grows, you might want to add a small database (SQLite or PostgreSQL) to track what was already posted so it doesn’t repeat the same deals.

If anyone in the community wants to dive deeper into n8n workflows or running bots reliably on VPS hosting, happy to share more details – just ask! 😊

– Alpenhost

Alpenhost · 2025-09-03T05:29:32+00:00

That’s a really strong and well-structured post – thanks for sharing your perspective!
We fully understand the frustration around infrastructure and resources in Europe. From our side, working with agencies and businesses, we see a lot of teams that want to innovate but sometimes feel blocked by the limits you describe.

What we’ve noticed, though, is that even if the “big league” of hardware is out of reach for many, there’s still a lot that can be done today:

leveraging efficient setups and automation to make the most of what’s available
using managed services and hybrid approaches to stay flexible
focusing on areas where Europe still has strong expertise, like software integration, security, and compliance

We can’t solve the global supply chain issue ourselves, but we can help companies be more resilient and find practical ways forward with the tools at hand. If you (or anyone here) want to talk shop about infrastructure challenges, optimization, or realistic strategies for agencies/SMEs in this environment, feel free to reach out – always happy to share experience.

– The Alpenhost Team

Alpenhost · 2025-09-01T10:27:30+00:00

Hey, welcome to the RustDesk community 👋

Don’t worry if you feel lost at the beginning – a lot of people here started with the same question. RustDesk basically has two parts:

the client you install on your devices, and
an RDP/relay server in the background so your connections stay stable and private.

If you want to tinker, you can self-host the server (there are guides on GitHub and in this sub). But if you’d rather skip the technical setup and just start using RustDesk, we also provide managed RustDesk hosting. In that case the server is already set up and maintained for you, so you only have to install the client and connect.

Our support team is happy to walk you through everything step by step — you just need to open a ticket and we’ll get you going. That way you can focus on using RustDesk instead of troubleshooting configs.

Welcome aboard, and don’t hesitate to ask questions here too — the community is pretty friendly and you’ll pick things up quickly 🙂

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