New Debian installations come with a minimal environment. You can install helpful tools to make managing your server easier.
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 useful command-line utilities
sudo apt install curl wget unzip htop git ufw -y
Tool breakdown:
- curl / wget: Download files from the web or APIs
- unzip: Extract compressed .zip files
- htop: Monitor system resources and running processes
- git: Manage code, clone repos, or deploy apps
- ufw: Basic firewall tool for controlling network access
You can install additional packages depending on your needs or software requirements.
