Managed VDS server: setup and support, done for you
Need a dedicated server for a website, online store, CRM, API, bot, or Laravel project, but no time to deal with Linux, SSH, the web server, and security? Rent a VDS at Siteko and leave the server setup and support to us: we’ll prepare the environment and connect the domain, SSL, database, backups, and basic monitoring.
- Server configured for your project Linux, web server, PHP, database, SSL, and the services you need.
- No required Linux skills You don’t have to deal with SSH, configs, and system services yourself.
- Support after launch We help with basic questions, changes, and checking that the server works.
Reach out if you’re unsure about settings or the server behaves unpredictably.
Per month for the basic server work. The one-time setup is included in administration.
We prepare the server for a website, CMS, Laravel, CRM, API, bot, or business service.
We connect the certificate and check redirects and basic access settings.
What it is
What a managed VDS is
A regular VDS is a dedicated virtual server with root access . It offers more freedom than shared hosting, but requires administration: you have to install the system, configure the web server, PHP, database, SSL , firewall, backups, and keep up with updates.
A managed VDS is the option for those who need the result rather than configuring the server themselves. You choose a VDS plan for your project’s resources, and we help prepare the server for work: we configure the environment, verify the site or service launches, and advise on how to maintain it going forward.
Regular VDS
You get the server and root access and are responsible for the environment, security, updates, and diagnostics yourself.
Managed VDS
You get the server with help in setup and support: less manual work, less risk of a configuration mistake.
The result for the client
A website, CRM, API, or service launches on a dedicated server without you having to become a system administrator.
Scope of work
What VDS server setup includes
The scope depends on the project: a regular site, WordPress, Laravel , an online store, CRM , API , a Docker environment, or several services on one server each need a different configuration. Before we start, we clarify the task and propose a clear setup scope.
Operating system
We install and prepare a Linux distribution for your project.
Web server
We set up Nginx or Apache, virtual hosts, domains, and basic request handling rules.
PHP and site environment
We prepare the right PHP version, extensions, Composer, and parameters for your CMS or framework.
Database
We set up MariaDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, create the database and user, and verify the project connection.
Docker
We help deploy a Docker environment if your project uses containers.
Control panel
If needed, we install and configure a panel to make managing sites, domains, databases, and SSL easier.
SSL certificate
We enable HTTPS, issue the certificate, and check the HTTP to HTTPS redirect.
Backups
We set up a basic backup scheme for files, the database, or important project directories.
Monitoring and checks
We help set up basic availability checks so a server or service problem is noticed quickly.
Comparison
Managed VDS or regular VDS: which to choose
If you’re comfortable with Linux, SSH, systemd, firewall, logs, and web server configuration, you can rent a regular VDS and set everything up yourself. If you need the server for a business, site, or work service and have no time for administration, a VDS with setup and support is the better choice.
| Scenario | Regular VDS | Managed VDS |
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| Server access | Root and SSH | Root and SSH, plus help with setup |
| Stack installation | On your own | We help prepare the environment |
| Web server and PHP | Configured by the client | We configure it for your project |
| Database | Configured by the client | We help create and connect it |
| SSL | Issued by the client | We help enable HTTPS |
| Backups | Planned by the client | We help set up a basic scheme |
| Support | Basic service questions | More attention to the project’s working state |
| Who it suits | Developers and administrators | Owners of sites, businesses, and projects without an admin |
Who it’s for
Who a managed VDS suits
Not everyone needs a managed VDS. If the project is simple, regular hosting may be enough. But if you need a dedicated server, a non-standard environment, or constant background processes, a VDS with setup gives you flexibility without the extra technical load.
Company website
When shared hosting is no longer enough or you need a dedicated server for the site, mail, integrations, and extra services.
WordPress or CMS
When performance, SSL, database, backups, and a tidy environment setup matter.
Laravel project
For projects with queues, cron/scheduler, Redis , Composer, Git, logs, and a dedicated server environment.
Online store
For a store where stability, HTTPS, a database, spare resources, and the ability to scale matter.
CRM or internal system
For company work tools that need stable access and a dedicated server environment.
API , bot, or backend
For services that run constantly and use background processes, queues, or integrations.
VDS plans
Choose a VDS plan, and we’ll handle the setup
First choose a VDS by resources: CPU, RAM, and disk size. For a small site or bot, the lower plans are usually enough; for a CRM, store, API, Docker, or several services, a plan with headroom is better. If you’re not sure, write to us — we’ll suggest a plan without overpaying.
The VDS plan is paid separately. Setup and support depend on the task: a site, CMS, Laravel, Docker, database, backups, migration, or several services require different amounts of work.
Pricing
How much a managed VDS costs
The VDS itself is paid per plan — from ₽318/mo. Basic administration is ₽5,000/mo, and the one-time server setup is included in it. Only need the setup, without ongoing support? That’s ₽5,000 one-time. If the task is more complex than usual (several services, a custom stack, migration), we agree on the price separately.
Before we start, we clarify what needs to launch, which technologies are used, and what access already exists. After that, we propose a scope of work and a setup price.
One-time setup — ₽5,000
We prepare the server once: install the stack, connect the domain, SSL, database, and launch the project. No ongoing support.
Administration — ₽5,000/mo
Launch plus ongoing server maintenance: updates, checks, backups, diagnostics, and changes. The one-time setup is already included.
Help choosing
Not sure what to pick? Describe the project — we’ll suggest a VDS plan and setup format without overpaying.
One-time setup
One-time VDS server setup
A one-time setup is a fit when you need to prepare the server for a project launch and hand it over in working condition. It’s a good option for a website, CMS, Laravel project, API, bot, or small CRM when you have no admin of your own.
- We clarify the task and project requirements.
- We pick a VDS plan by CPU, RAM, and disk.
- We prepare the operating system.
- We configure the web server and domain.
- We install PHP, the database, and the needed components.
- We connect the SSL certificate.
- We verify that the site or service launches.
- We give recommendations for ongoing support.
A one-time setup does not include continuous server monitoring, regular updates, and response to future incidents. For that, ongoing support is a better choice.
Ongoing support
VDS support and administration
Ongoing support is needed when the server is used for a work project and it matters that it doesn’t go unattended after launch. We can help with basic changes, diagnostics, checks, and maintenance of the server environment.
Updates
We help keep the server environment up to date.
Diagnostics
We check logs, services, and site, database, or web server errors.
Backups
We help set up and monitor backups of important data.
Security
We check basic access settings, firewall, SSH, and SSL.
Environment changes
We add domains, sites, databases, PHP versions, or the services you need.
Incident response
We help figure it out if the site won’t open, SSL breaks, the database is unavailable, or a service stops responding.
How to start
How we launch a VDS with setup
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You describe the task
Tell us what to host: a website, WordPress, Laravel, CRM, API, bot, Docker project, or another service.
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We pick a VDS plan
We assess CPU, RAM, disk, and spare resources. For a small project we don’t suggest excess power.
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We set up the server
We prepare the OS, web server, PHP, database, SSL, domain, backups, and other components for the task.
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We verify it works
We open the site or service, check HTTPS, availability, and basic errors, and give recommendations.
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We stay in touch
If ongoing support is needed, we help with updates, diagnostics, and changes.
Preparation
What access and data are needed for setup
To set up the VDS without unnecessary delays, prepare project information in advance. If you don’t know where something is, we’ll help you figure it out.
- What to host: a website, CMS, Laravel, CRM, API, bot, or another service.
- A domain or list of domains.
- Access to your current hosting if the project needs to be migrated.
- Site files and database if they already exist.
- Requirements for PHP, database, Docker, Redis, cron, or queues.
- Whether you need mail on the domain.
- Your preferences for backups and ongoing support.
Honest about the choice
Not every project needs a VDS
We don’t offer a VDS where regular hosting is enough. If you have a simple landing or business-card site without non-standard requirements, shared hosting may be simpler and cheaper. A VDS makes sense when you need dedicated resources, root access, a non-standard stack, background processes, Docker, more control, or a separate environment for your project.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about managed VDS
Do I need Linux skills for a managed VDS?
For a basic launch — no. You can describe the task, and we’ll help set up the server, web server, PHP, database, SSL, and other components. But if you want to change the configuration yourself, SSH and a basic understanding of Linux will be useful.
How is a managed VDS different from a regular VDS?
A regular VDS gives you the server, root access, and resources, but setup stays on your side. A managed VDS is a VDS with help in preparation and support: we configure the environment for your project and help with basic technical tasks.
What’s included in VDS setup?
Setup usually includes preparing Linux, installing the web server, configuring PHP, the database, the domain, an SSL certificate, basic security, backups, and verifying the project launch. The exact scope depends on the task.
Can I order just a one-time VPS/VDS setup?
Yes. A one-time setup is a fit when you need to prepare the server and launch the project, then maintain it yourself. If you need regular help, ongoing support is a better choice.
Can a site be migrated to a managed VDS?
Yes. You can migrate site files, the database, the domain, SSL, and, if needed, part of the server configuration. Before migrating, we need to know where the site, domain, database, and mail currently live.
Do you set up WordPress on a VDS?
Yes. We can prepare a VDS for WordPress: web server, PHP, database, SSL, file permissions, basic settings, and backup recommendations.
Is a managed VDS suitable for Laravel?
Yes. For Laravel we can set up PHP, Composer, the web server, the database, cron/scheduler, queues, Redis, file permissions, logs, and the deployment environment.
Can you set up Docker?
Yes, if your project uses Docker, we can discuss installing Docker and running containers. The scope depends on docker-compose, the services, domains, ports, and project requirements.
Is monitoring included in the service?
We can set up basic availability checks and verify key services. If you need continuous monitoring, alerts, and incident response, it’s better to agree on that separately as ongoing support.
How much does a managed VDS cost?
The VDS itself is paid per the chosen plan — the lineup at Siteko starts from ₽318/mo. Basic administration is ₽5,000/mo, and the one-time server setup is included in it. If you only need the setup without ongoing support, that’s ₽5,000 one-time. For non-standard tasks (several services, migration, a custom stack) the price is agreed separately.
What should I choose: regular hosting, VDS, or managed VDS?
Regular hosting suits a simple site without complex server setup. A regular VDS suits those who can administer a server themselves. A managed VDS suits a project that needs a dedicated server but has no admin of its own.
We will pick a VDS and set it up for you
Describe your task — we will suggest a configuration and handle the setup. No account required: we reply to the contact you provide.
Launch your project on a VDS without manual server setup
Describe what to host: a website, WordPress, Laravel, CRM, API, bot, Docker project, or another service. We’ll help choose a VDS plan, prepare the server, and launch the project in working condition.