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I’m currently building a Web and Game Server Hosting from scratch (both the backend and frontend), hosted out of Germany. ​The goal is to deliver low-latency European game hosting alongside streamlined web deployment through a fast, lightweight custom panel. Platform Tech & Architecture – Location & Compliance: Datacenters based in Germany (low latency across Europe, strict GDPR compliance). – Game Infrastructure: Containerized server instances on high single-core performance CPUs, custom Java runtime selection, live WebSockets console access, and automated off-site backups. – Web Infrastructure: Nginx/reverse-proxy setup, automated SSL certificates, database management, SFTP, and custom domain routing. – Custom Stack: Built from the ground up for minimal resource overhead and direct API control without third-party panel bloat. Feedback Request for Admins & Developers: – Panel UI/UX Pain Points: Since I am building the frontend myself, what do standard panels (Pterodactyl, cPanel, Plesk, Multicraft) get wrong? What feels cluttered or annoying in daily use? – Game Server Management: What backend automation is non-negotiable for you? (e.g., custom startup flags, automated mod updates, scheduled restarts, fine-grained sub-user permissions)? – Web & API Capabilities: What standard dev tools would you want built into the backend? (e.g., REST API for panel actions, Git webhooks for deployment, staging environments)? – Dashboard Preferences: Would you prefer managing game instances and web hosting through a single unified dashboard, or keeping web and game management strictly separated? submitted by /u/Jacksmf [link] [comments]

I used to think adding more CPU or RAM was the answer to every performance problem. After setting up proper page caching and Redis on a few sites, I realized optimization often has a much bigger impact than upgrading hardware. Now caching is one of the first things I look at. submitted by /u/HotAuthor6438 [link] [comments]

I am currently with Setrahost, and for several years, things were at least acceptable for what I was dealing with but lately the issues just keep piling up. The final straw was them billing me 10 days early and charging the wrong card, causing a whole other slew of issues. I don’t make a lot from my sites, like $500 a month, so please don’t suggest hosts that are expensive. Budget is $10-15 monthly. I just need one that does what it says, and not do crap like closing my sites because of an issue on their end (yeah they did that and it was found out to be THEIR ISSUE). I do have 3 different sites so a host that allows for multple sites. My domains are through porkbun so the host doesn’t need to have domain hosting included. submitted by /u/snow__wolfe [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’m trying to understand the tax implications of colocating a GPU server in Iceland. Let’s assume the following scenario: A company in Panama owns a GPU rig. The rig is installed in a third-party colocation facility in Iceland (e.g. FlokiNET or a similar provider). The colocation provider only supplies rack space, power, cooling, and internet connectivity. The company has no employees or office in Iceland. The company does not have unrestricted physical access to the hardware; if maintenance is needed, it’s handled through the colocation provider. The GPU rig is used commercially by renting out GPU compute to customers. My question is: Could this setup alone be considered a permanent establishment (PE) in Iceland for tax purposes? I’ve read the OECD commentary stating that a server can constitute a permanent establishment if certain conditions are met, but I haven’t found any practical examples involving Iceland or colocation providers. Has anyone dealt with this in practice, or received advice from Icelandic tax professionals? Any experience, case law, or official guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/36BrickHunter [link] [comments]

It’s no secret that a lot of hosting providers are raising prices and, in some cases, oversubscribing their hardware to offset increasing costs. Has your provider recently increased your pricing, and if so, do you feel it was justified? I’ve even seen providers raising prices on plans running on 10+ year-old hardware, citing higher RAM or hardware costs. That doesn’t really make much sense to me. If the hardware has been paid off for years, where’s the justification? What do you all think? Are you accepting the price hikes, sticking with your current provider, or looking for better alternatives? submitted by /u/calibernode [link] [comments]