a bash script that auto installs everything will do. It has to be maintained though. You also lock down and harden the server. Running a stable OS helps.
I've run a few debian servers for years with little issues. Set up auto-update (very easy) for security updates. There's really little to go wrong.
I'm sure you can find example setup scripts online (configure autoupdates, firewall, applications, etc.), should be a matter of running 'curl $URL' and then 'chmod +x $FILE' and 'bash $FILE'. I didn't need configuration management (I do use my provider's backup service which is important I guess).
I'm sure you can find example setup scripts online (configure autoupdates, firewall, applications, etc.), should be a matter of running 'curl $URL' and then 'chmod +x $FILE' and 'bash $FILE'. I didn't need configuration management (I do use my provider's backup service which is important I guess).
Something like this: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/potts99/Linux-Post-Install...
(seen in https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/f18xi2/ubuntu_d... )