This page helps you decide whether this DirectAdmin VPS system is the right fit for your goals.
Not every project or user benefits from running an unmanaged server, and this section exists
to clarify scope before time is invested.
What This System Is Designed For
This site documents a deliberate, checklist‑driven approach to running an unmanaged VPS
with DirectAdmin. The focus is on predictability, performance, and long‑term reliability.
- Hands‑on VPS administration
- DirectAdmin‑based hosting environments
- Multiple domains with clear separation
- Infrastructure prepared specifically for WordPress later
What This System Is Not
- Managed hosting
- Shared hosting
- One‑click “set and forget” environments
- A WordPress installation guide
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS
An unmanaged VPS trades convenience for control. You are responsible for updates,
security, and monitoring, but gain flexibility and cost efficiency in return.
- Unmanaged VPS: lower cost, full control, higher responsibility
- Managed VPS: higher cost, reduced operational overhead
Experience Level Assumed
This system assumes comfort with following technical documentation and performing
routine maintenance tasks.
- SSH access and command execution
- Reading logs and system messages
- Applying updates without deferring them indefinitely
Intentional Scope Boundaries
Some functionality is intentionally not broken into standalone guides because it is
natively handled by DirectAdmin or does not benefit from separate documentation.
- Built‑in DirectAdmin defaults that require no tuning
- Redundant tooling that adds complexity without benefit
- Application‑level configuration outside infrastructure scope
How This Fits With WordPressBricks
This site ends where application‑level work begins. Once the server is stable,
WordPressBricks.com continues the workflow with WordPress, Bricks, and content operations.
The separation keeps both systems focused and prevents scope overlap.
When to Proceed
If you want full control over your hosting environment and are comfortable maintaining it,
continue through the Platform Readiness phase.
Explore all related planning and scope articles in the Planning & Scope category.