3 Ways To Set Up A PMM Server

Linode VPS

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This method involves self-configuring everything you need on a virtual machine in the Linode cloud, with all the complexities and peculiarities that come with it.

Pros:

• You can manage the entire technology stack;

• Customization of the VPS;

• Automated backups and restoring from backups is on the Linode side;

Cons:

• You will manage the entire technology stack;

• Updates of PMM and OS packages must be done manually;

• Security issues on your side;

• PMM server status monitoring too;

AWS Marketplace

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Installing through the Marketplace is a much easier way than manually installing on a virtual machine, there is no need to maintain a solution and think about backups, AWS takes care of most of the tasks. It is only difficult to set up a VPC for the first time.

Pros:

• Easy to install in a few clicks;

• Full support includes updates and backups is on the AWS side;

• Customization of the VPS;

• Flexible configuration of security rules using AWS VPC;

• PMM server status monitoring;

Cons:

• High price;

• Need to prepare VPC and Security Groups for providing access to PMM server from internet;

• AWS VPC rules need to be supported on your side;

HostedPMM

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A fully automatic solution for deploying a PMM server, the HPMM team takes care of all the tasks of maintaining virtual machines and software. You only need to register and connect PMM agents.

Pros:

• Low price;

• Easy to install in a few clicks and use;

• Full support includes updates and backups is on the HPMM side;

• PMM server status monitoring;

• Security issues on the HPMM side;

Cons:

• There are only two options for available virtual machines, although this may be a plus for someone;