Aybars Altınyay
Platform Engineer & Technical Writer
Aybars is a Platform Engineer & Technical Writer at Raff Technologies. He works on Linux VM templates, self-hosted application workflows, and security-focused deployment validation, turning tested infrastructure procedures into clear, practical tutorials for developers and teams.
51 articles published
Blog Posts(18)
Tutorials(17)
Deploy Laravel on Ubuntu 24.04: Nginx + PHP-FPM Setup
Deploy Laravel on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM with Nginx and PHP-FPM. Covers PHP extensions, Composer, permissions, HTTPS, and production verification.
Host Your App on a VPS with Cloudflare: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Host an app on a VPS with Cloudflare on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. Covers Nginx reverse proxy, DNS records, HTTPS, UFW firewall, and production checks.
Self-Host Invoice Ninja on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker Compose
Self-host Invoice Ninja on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. Covers Docker Compose, MySQL, Redis, Caddy HTTPS, bootstrap setup, backups, and checks.
How to Deploy Odoo on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker Compose
Deploy Odoo on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM with Docker Compose. Covers PostgreSQL, Caddy automatic HTTPS, database setup, backups, and end-to-end verification.
Deploy Vaultwarden on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker Compose
Deploy Vaultwarden on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. Covers Docker Compose, Caddy automatic HTTPS, signup lock-down, backups, and end-to-end security checks.
Sync Files to Raff Object Storage with rclone (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to sync files to Raff Object Storage with rclone. Configure S3 access, copy folders, use dry runs, schedule backups, and verify restores.
Back Up PostgreSQL with Restic: Secure Raff Object Storage
Back up PostgreSQL to Raff Object Storage with Restic. Learn encrypted dumps, S3-compatible setup, retention rules, and restore testing.
How to Deploy a Next.js App on Ubuntu 24.04 with PM2 and Nginx
Deploy a Next.js application on Ubuntu 24.04 using PM2 for process management and Nginx as a reverse proxy. Covers Node.js setup, build pipeline, PM2 ecosystem config, Nginx proxy, and HTTPS with Certbot.
How to Deploy FastAPI on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx and systemd
Deploy a FastAPI application on Ubuntu 24.04 using Uvicorn, systemd for process management, and Nginx as a reverse proxy. Covers virtual environments, service files, and production-ready configuration.
How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 24.04 (Step-by-Step)
Set up a WireGuard VPN server on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. Create a VM, generate keys safely, import a client config, and verify the tunnel.
How to Install Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 as a Reverse Proxy
Learn how to install Caddy on Ubuntu 24.04 and configure it as a reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS. Step-by-step tutorial for self-hosting apps on a Raff VM.
Connect Two Raff VMs Over a Private Network (2026)
Learn how to connect two Raff VMs using a private VPC network. Covers network creation, VM attachment, UFW rules, and bandwidth testing with iperf3.
How to Set Up SFTP-Only User Access on Ubuntu 24.04
Learn how to restrict users to SFTP-only access on Ubuntu 24.04 using OpenSSH chroot jails. Covers group setup, directory permissions, and sshd_config.
Deploy a Django App on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx and Gunicorn
Deploy a Django application on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM with Gunicorn as the WSGI server and Nginx as a reverse proxy. Covers virtualenv, systemd service, static files, and production security.
Install Caddy Web Server on Ubuntu 24.04
Install Caddy web server on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM with automatic HTTPS. This tutorial covers installation, site configuration, automatic Let's Encrypt certificates, reverse proxy setup, and comparison with Nginx.
Install Python and pip on Ubuntu 24.04
Install Python 3 and pip on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. This tutorial covers the default installation, virtual environments, pip package management, and running your first Python script.
Install WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 24.04 (Tested & Working)
Install and configure WireGuard VPN on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. This step-by-step tutorial covers server setup, client configuration, key generation, and secure tunneling.
Guides(12)
VPS for Docker Containers: What Developers Should Know
Learn when running Docker containers on a VPS makes sense, with a decision framework for Docker Compose, Kubernetes, storage, networking, security, backups, and cost.
2 vCPU vs 4 vCPU Cloud VMs: What Every Developer Should Know
Learn when to choose 2 vCPU or 4 vCPU cloud VMs, how CPU affects real workloads, and when memory or storage matters more.
2 vCPU / 2 GB Cloud VM Workloads: What Fits
Learn what fits on a 2 vCPU / 2 GB cloud VM, including websites, dev servers, lightweight apps, Docker projects, and when to upgrade.
HiMem VMs Explained: When More RAM Matters More Than CPU
Learn when HiMem VMs make sense, why RAM can matter more than CPU, and how to choose memory-focused cloud servers for databases and apps.
API Rate Limiting Explained: Protecting Apps Without Blocking Real Users
Understand API rate limiting with a decision framework for fair usage, abuse prevention, endpoint protection, 429 responses, and real-user experience.
Application Logs vs Audit Logs: What Developers Store Where
Understand application logs vs audit logs with a decision framework for debugging, security, compliance, retention, storage, and developer workflows.
WebSocket Hosting Explained: Persistent Connections, Scaling, and Cost
Understand WebSocket hosting with a decision framework for persistent connections, scaling, latency, reverse proxies, reliability, and cloud server cost.
Container Images vs VM Images: What Developers Should Know
Understand container images vs VM images with a deployment framework for portability, security, rebuild speed, runtime control, and team fit.
Cron Jobs vs Queues vs Workflow Automation: Choosing the Right Model
Understand cron jobs, task queues, and workflow automation with a decision framework for background jobs, retries, scheduling, and orchestration
Website Not Loading on a Cloud VM? Start Here
Learn how to debug a website not loading on a cloud VM. Check DNS, firewall, web server status, ports, app processes, and logs.
Cloud Cost Management in Power BI: A VM Spend Guide
Learn how to build a cloud cost management dashboard in Power BI for VM spend, usage trends, and cost control across Raff infrastructure.
Secrets Management for Cloud Apps: Env Vars, Vaults, Managed Stores
Compare environment variables, vaults, and managed secret stores for cloud apps. Learn when each fits, how to rotate secrets, reduce exposure, and avoid secret sprawl.
Comparisons(4)
Contabo Alternative 2026: Pricing, Performance & Features
Considering Contabo? Raff General Purpose is $9.99/mo at 2 vCPU HiMem / 4 GB / 80 GB NVMe SSD with unmetered bandwidth, no location fees, instant provisioning, and consistent AMD EPYC performance.
Raff vs Azure Virtual Machines: Full Comparison 2026
Compare Raff and Azure Virtual Machines across pricing, bandwidth, storage, and platform breadth to choose the right cloud VM provider in 2026.
Raff vs Oracle Cloud: Cloud VPS Comparison (2026)
Compare Raff and Oracle Cloud across pricing, bandwidth, features, and complexity. See which cloud VPS platform fits your workload better in 2026.
Vultr Alternative 2026: Pricing, Performance & Features
Considering Vultr? Raff is $19.99/mo at 2 vCPU / 4 GB with unmetered bandwidth, 3 backups, and 2.2x faster Redis.