🚧 Production Delays: Aruba VPS Network Issues and Next Steps
I'm writing this update to be transparent about the current status of the MyZubster project and the infrastructure challenges we're facing.
📡 The Problem
We recently set up a VPS with Aruba Cloud to host the MyZubster backend and services. Unfortunately, the server has no network connectivity out of the box. Basic commands like ping, ip a, and ip route either fail or produce no output. This appears to be a known issue with some Aruba VPS configurations, where the network interface is not properly initialized after the first boot.
Symptoms
❌ No internet access from the VPS
❌ apt update fails
❌ ping and ip commands do not work
❌ Cannot install packages or clone repositories
🛠️ What We've Tried
Action Result
Manual network configuration Netplan config created and applied – no effect
Restart networking services systemd-networkd and NetworkManager not found
Test with ifconfig Command not available
Check interface status ip a returns nothing
Contact Aruba support ⏳ Waiting for response
🧠 Root Cause Analysis
The issue is likely due to:
Separate IPv4/IPv6 interfaces – Aruba sometimes assigns different interface names for each protocol (e.g., enx5 for IPv4 and enx4 for IPv6), which can confuse default network scripts.
Missing network tools – The base image appears to be minimal, lacking essential packages like iproute2, ping, and net-tools.
DHCP failure – The interface may not be receiving an IP address via DHCP, and no static IP is configured.
📋 Next Steps
We're currently evaluating two paths forward:
Option Description Pros Cons
- Wait for Aruba Support Continue troubleshooting with their technical team No additional cost Unknown response time (could be hours or days)
- Rent a new VPS with Monero Purchase a VPS from a provider that accepts Monero (XMR) Full control, faster resolution Additional cost, migration effort 💡 Recommended Action
I'm leaning toward Option 2 – renting a new VPS with Monero. This is because:
✅ Time is critical – every day of delay pushes back the MyZubster launch.
✅ Monero payment – aligns with the project's values and allows for anonymous, decentralized hosting.
✅ Full control – we can choose a provider with better network reliability.
Providers That Accept Monero
Provider Accepts XMR Reputation
Njalla ✅ Yes Excellent privacy focus
1984 Hosting ✅ Yes Good reputation, Icelandic privacy
Privex ✅ Yes Crypto-friendly, reliable
Hetzner ❌ No High quality, but no crypto payments
🗓️ Revised Timeline
Milestone Original Revised
VPS Setup July 24, 2026 ⏳ Pending (Aruba fix or new VPS)
Backend Deployment July 25, 2026 ⏳ Delayed
Frontend Deployment July 26, 2026 ⏳ Delayed
Public Launch July 28, 2026 ⏳ TBD
📬 Stay Updated
I'll post updates as soon as the network issue is resolved or a new VPS is provisioned. For real‑time updates:
📖 Dev.to: https://dev.to/danielioni
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/myzubster
🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator
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🚀 Patience is key. We'll get there! 💪
