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Typically "self" refers to configuration of the software (operating system, packages, database, and so on) alone and the physical server is operated by a cloud provider like AWS, DigitalOcean, or Hetzner. But some people self-host on computers they physically control, in their home or office.
Typically "self" refers to configuration of the software (operating system, packages, database, and so on) alone and the physical server is operated by a cloud provider like AWS, DigitalOcean, or Hetzner. But some people self-host on computers they physically control, in their home or office.


<small>Note: The examples used throughout this article are '''not endorsements'''/suggestions. They're for illustrative purposes with the hope that a novice reader might have heard about that service provider/software and can consequently gain greater understanding.</small>
<small>Note: The examples used throughout this article are '''not endorsements'''/suggestions. They're for illustrative purposes with the hope that a novice reader might have heard about that service provider/software and can consequently gain greater understanding.</small>


== Elements of self-hosting ==
== Elements of self-hosting ==