What to Include in Your Quote Request
The more detail you give, the faster and more accurate the quote. Tell us the number of CPU cores, the amount of RAM, the storage size, the operating system, your expected monthly traffic and whether you need extra IPv4 addresses or a control panel.
It also helps to describe what the server will run, such as a website, a database or a remote desktop. Our engineers can then suggest a configuration that fits the workload instead of matching numbers that may be too high or too low.
Comparing Macau With Hong Kong
For most projects aimed at the region, Hong Kong performs very well and is available immediately. A Macau server is worth considering when you specifically need a local Macau address or want to test services from local networks.
If you are unsure, start with a Hong Kong plan and measure the results from your users. You can request a Macau quote at any time and migrate once the server is ready.
Securing a New Server
Whichever location you choose, secure the server before you put real data on it. Update every package, create a user with sudo rights, use SSH keys and disable password logins.
Enable a firewall that allows only the ports you need and add a tool such as fail2ban. On Windows, use strong passwords, enable account lockout and restrict RDP to known addresses where possible.
Planning Backups
Keep off-site backups of your files and databases using tools such as restic or borg, and store them on another server or in object storage.
Test a restore from time to time. Knowing how long recovery takes helps you plan for maintenance and makes it easy to move between locations if your needs change.
