URLOS: A Docker-Based Container Management Panel with Double 11 Special Offer
URLOS is a cloud host management platform based on Docker containers. The product is newly launched and is currently undergoing a promotional campaign. Having not used URLOS before, xiaoz decided to take advantage of this Double 11 event to purchase the standard version for just 11.1 yuan. The price is reasonable, making it worth trying for potential future use.
Installing URLOS
URLOS requires a minimum of 1 CPU core and 1GB of RAM. It supports Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian operating systems, with the official recommendation being Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit. For this experience, xiaoz used a clean CentOS 7 system on UpCloud. If you need an UpCloud VPS, you can refer to: UpCloud Registration Bonus $25, 8 Data Centers Available, Pay-as-you-go Support.
URLOS supports both cluster and single-node modes. Since this article is for demonstration purposes, we will install the single-node version by executing the following command:
# Install URLOS in single-node mode
curl -O https://www.urlos.com/siu && sh siu
If you are using a server in China, select options 1, 2, or 3. For overseas servers, select option 4.
Next, choose the data storage directory. For easier maintenance later, it is recommended to select a non-system disk. Please ensure the disk directory is mounted in advance. If you only have one disk, you can choose any option.
Wait a few minutes for the installation to complete. The system will prompt the username and password and automatically restart.
After the system restarts, access the panel via http://ip:9968. The URLOS backend is clear and straightforward, and it also provides a "Website Building Process" guide.
Binding Authorization
If you have purchased the paid version of URLOS, you can bind the license using the following method.
Open the URLOS Service Center, go to "Bind Authorization," find an available license key, click "Modify," and bind it to the server IP.
Additionally, you need to log in to the server and execute the command docker exec urlos tools.sh updateLicenseKey [License Key], as shown below.
Completing these two steps will finalize the authorization. Refresh the URLOS panel, and you will see the license type changed to the paid version.
Conclusion
Although both URLOS and Baota are host management panels, their operating modes differ. Baota runs traditionally on the server, while URLOS is based on Docker containers. In terms of maintainability and scalability, Docker has the advantage, and containerization is currently the mainstream approach. However, since URLOS is newly launched, xiaoz is also new to this product, and its stability and bugs are yet to be fully determined. We welcome feedback from long-term users.
Ad Time: URLOS Standard Edition is on special offer for Double 11 at just 11.11 yuan: https://www.urlos.com (Note: You can purchase multiple sets at once)
For more information, please refer to the official documentation: https://www.urlos.com/urlos-document/