After deploying a new Ubuntu VPS, you may find that some useful tools are not installed by default. These tools can help with downloading files, monitoring server resources, and managing your system.
Disclaimer:
The tools listed in this guide are optional and intended for general server use. Enviroweb provides unmanaged VPS hosting and does not support or manage installed software. You are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining any software on your server.
Step 1: Log in to your VPS
Login using SSH or the console in your control panel.
Step 2: Install common utilities
Run the following command to install some widely used tools:
sudo apt install curl wget unzip htop git ufw -y
Tool breakdown:
- curl / wget: Download files or interact with external APIs
- unzip: Extract .zip files
- htop: View system resources and running processes
- git: Version control and code deployment
- ufw: Manage firewall rules (e.g. allow or block ports)
These are safe, general-purpose tools that are commonly used across many types of servers. You can install additional software as needed for your specific use case.
