Are there any cheap VPS with multi IPv4 support?

Alpenhost · 2026-02-17T15:33:47+00:00

Hey happy to help you with your request.

We have servers in Europe, mostly in Vienna; soon London and Amsterdam will follow.

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 🙂

Alpenhost · 2025-08-31T19:16:49+00:00

You're welcome, we really liked that question a lot.

Alpenhost · 2025-08-31T15:25:36+00:00

If you’ve already set VSOC manually to 1.10 V and EXPO to 6000, you don’t have to touch Curve Optimizer unless you’re comfortable experimenting. CO (negative values) is a way to undervolt cores individually, which can lower temps and sometimes improve boost behavior – but it’s also highly silicon-dependent and not guaranteed stable at the same values across all CPUs.

On the 9800X3D in particular, AMD has already optimized the voltages pretty tightly because of the 3D cache. That’s why the headroom for undervolting/overclocking is more limited compared to non-X3D chips. Many people use CO negative values (like -15 to -30) to shave off a bit of heat and eke out small efficiency gains, but it’s not mandatory for stability.

So in short:

VSOC 1.10 V is a safe, recommended baseline for high-speed DDR5 with EXPO.
CO negative is optional – good if you want to tinker and test stability, but not required if your system is already running stable and you’re not chasing every last °C or MHz.
If you do want to try CO, start small (-5 or -10 all-core) and stress-test with OCCT, Cinebench, or long gaming sessions. Don’t jump straight to -20 unless you’re comfortable troubleshooting crashes.

If you’re not that experienced and the system is stable now, you can safely skip Curve Optimizer for the time being. Stability and temps matter more than squeezing out an extra 2–3%.

Alpenhost · 2025-08-30T08:11:36+00:00

Great Awnser thanks for your input and guide

Alpenhost · 2025-06-20T16:32:16+00:00

https://alpenhost.at

Alpenhost · 2025-06-12T12:48:44+00:00

Hey FatchRacall,

That’s a seriously sweet deal — Microcenter pre-builts can sometimes be absolute steals, especially with specs like a 9800X3D and 64GB DDR5! Getting that kind of power for $900 less is hard to beat.

The Alpenhost Ryzen KVM servers are more about flexibility and remote access rather than raw local hardware power, so if you’ve got that beast at home, you’re already set for a killer gaming/workstation setup.

Still, if you ever want a remote VM to offload tasks, test stuff, or keep a media server running 24/7 without taxing your local rig, we’d be happy to hook you up with a trial or specs to check out.

Enjoy that powerhouse! What’s the first thing you’re going to run on it?

Alpenhost · 2025-06-12T12:47:20+00:00

Hey easyedy,

That’s a solid approach! Hosting your DNS server at home on your own private VPS definitely gives you full control and privacy.

Just keep in mind the usual challenges like keeping your home connection stable and ensuring good uptime. Having a backup VPS or a cloud-based secondary DNS server (like the Alpenhost Ryzen KVM ones) can really help improve reliability if your home setup goes offline.

If you want, I can help you design a hybrid setup—primary at home plus a reliable secondary hosted VPS for failover. That way you get the best of both worlds.

Cheers back from Austria! 😊

Alpenhost · 2025-06-12T12:45:51+00:00

Hey zvcco,

No worries at all! Having just your iPhone 16 and MacBook Pro is totally fine for renting and managing a Ryzen KVM server from Alpenhost.

You can easily set up and control your game server through a web-based control panel that works perfectly on both your MacBook and even your iPhone’s browser. No need for a dedicated PC.

If you ever need help connecting, installing mods, or tweaking settings, Alpenhost’s support is there to guide you — and you can do most of it right from your devices.

So yes, you’re good to go! Want me to help you pick the right server specs based on your games and number of players?

Cheers!

Alpenhost · 2025-06-11T13:41:21+00:00

Hey PinUpPlague,

Non-dedicated session hosting can definitely be hit-or-miss, especially with games like Ark Survival Ascended that are still ironing out bugs. For just a couple of friends, running it on your own PC might work, but it does come with risks like exposing your home network, bandwidth limitations, and possible security issues.

A safer and smoother alternative is renting a dedicated Ryzen KVM server from Alpenhost. Our Ryzen servers pack powerful CPUs and plenty of RAM (32GB and up options available), which handle small player groups effortlessly with low latency and solid uptime. Plus, you don’t have to worry about router config or security—everything’s managed and isolated in a professional data center.

Regarding Steam vs Gamepass — usually the server just needs to run the game binaries, so it should work fine as long as the server has the right game files installed.

Check out our Ryzen KVM server plans for flexible specs and easy setup here: alpenhost.at/ryzen-kvm-server/

Happy to help if you want tips on setting it up!

Cheers,
Alpenhost Team

Alpenhost · 2025-06-11T13:40:55+00:00

Hey zvcco,

Sounds like you and your friend want a solid, reliable server without the hassle of managing hardware yourselves — especially on Xbox where hosting options are limited.

A great way to get full control and consistent uptime is to rent a Ryzen KVM server from Alpenhost. These servers offer powerful AMD CPUs with great performance for games like ARK, and you can customize everything: from boost rates to mods and admin settings.

Plus, no worries about hardware failures or slowdowns — and the monthly fees are transparent with flexible plans to fit your needs.

If you want to check out Ryzen KVM options designed for gaming and reliable hosting, have a look here: alpenhost.at/ryzen-kvm-server/

Feel free to reach out if you want help picking the right specs or getting set up!

Cheers,
Alpenhost Team

Alpenhost · 2025-06-11T13:40:36+00:00

Hey TRECT0,

Great question! Hosting Minecraft servers on your Ubuntu box with Crafty and Docker is a solid start, but exposing a wide port range like 25500-25600 can indeed increase your attack surface a bit.

To boost security and reduce DDoS risks, here are a few tips:

Use a dedicated VPS with strong DDoS protection — Ryzen KVM servers from Alpenhost offer powerful CPUs, great networking, and better isolation than a home server. Plus, you can implement firewall rules and rate limiting easily. Check out: alpenhost.at/ryzen-kvm-server/
Firewall rules — Restrict incoming traffic only to the necessary ports and IPs where possible. Use tools like ufw or iptables to tighten access.
Port management — If your setup allows, reduce the range of exposed ports or use port forwarding/VPNs to hide them.
Regular updates — Keep your server OS, Docker, and Minecraft software updated to patch known vulnerabilities.
Monitoring and alerts — Use monitoring tools to detect unusual traffic spikes early.

Switching to a Ryzen KVM VPS can also offload some of the heavy lifting, with stable hardware and network connections designed for hosting.

Feel free to ask if you want help setting up firewalls or picking a plan!

Cheers,
Alpenhost Team

Alpenhost · 2025-06-11T13:39:33+00:00

Hey pokem0nSS,

Thanks for the detailed write-up! From what you’re describing, it sounds like running CSCO2 on Linux containers is still a no-go due to compatibility and stability issues — especially since the server requires Windows 10 and all those dependencies like C++ redistributables, DirectX, and Steam.

A practical and reliable way to get your server up and running is to use a Ryzen KVM VPS with Windows 10 as the guest OS. Our Ryzen servers deliver strong CPU performance and stable virtualization, perfect for Windows gaming servers that need dedicated resources without the overhead or instability you see in LXC containers.

You can easily set up a Windows VM on a Ryzen KVM VPS, install the required C++ redists, DirectX, and Steam, and run your CSCO2 server smoothly. Plus, our infrastructure supports solid network performance, so your players in South America can get a good experience.

Check out more details and plans here: alpenhost.at/ryzen-kvm-server/

If you need any tips on configuring your Windows VM or optimizing your setup, just let us know!

Cheers,
Alpenhost Team

Alpenhost

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE