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Ruby on Rails VPS Hosting - Offshore Server for Rails Apps
Ruby on Rails applications need a proper Linux server - RVM or rbenv for Ruby version management, Puma as the app server, Sidekiq for background jobs, and PostgreSQL for the database. AnubizHost VPS provides the persistent runtime and root access that Rails deployment requires. Run your Rails application offshore without content restrictions or vendor lock-in.
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Rails Runtime Requirements
Ruby on Rails requires more system resources than comparable Python or Node apps due to its memory footprint. A single Puma worker process typically uses 200-400MB of RAM, so a Rails app with 4 Puma workers needs at least 2GB of RAM dedicated to the application process alone. Add Sidekiq workers (another 100-200MB each), PostgreSQL (512MB+), and Redis, and you need a minimum of 4GB RAM for a production Rails deployment. This makes VPS the minimum viable hosting tier - shared hosting is completely unsuitable for Rails in production.
Installing Ruby and Deploying with Puma
Install rbenv for per-project Ruby version management:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/rbenv/rbenv.git ~/.rbenv
git clone https://github.com/rbenv/ruby-build.git ~/.rbenv/plugins/ruby-build
echo 'eval "$(rbenv init -)"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
rbenv install 3.3.0
rbenv global 3.3.0
```
Install bundler and your gems:
```bash
gem install bundler
bundle install --without development test
```
Configure Puma as a systemd service pointing at your app's Unix socket. Nginx proxies from the socket to port 443 with SSL termination. Run `bundle exec rails assets:precompile` and `bundle exec rails db:migrate` as part of your deploy script.
Sidekiq Background Job Workers
Sidekiq processes background jobs from a Redis queue and needs to run as a persistent daemon. Add a Systemd unit:
```bash
[Unit]
Description=Sidekiq for Rails app
After=network.target redis.service
[Service]
User=deploy
WorkingDirectory=/var/www/myapp
ExecStart=/home/deploy/.rbenv/shims/bundle exec sidekiq -C config/sidekiq.yml
Restart=always
RestartSec=5
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
Configure Sidekiq's concurrency setting to match your VPS CPU count. Sidekiq's web UI (mounted at /sidekiq) should be protected behind HTTP Basic Auth or restricted to admin users only in your Rails routes.
Offshore Rails Hosting Use Cases
Rails is the framework of choice for SaaS platforms, marketplace applications, and content management systems. Many Rails SaaS operators choose offshore hosting for GDPR compliance flexibility, reduced data retention obligations, and freedom from DMCA takedown pressure. AnubizHost Iceland VPS operates under Icelandic law with strong privacy protections. Anonymous provisioning via Monero means no KYC requirement for hosting a Rails application. You get the full Ruby ecosystem without gems being blocked or outbound connections restricted by the host.
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Why Anubiz Host
100% async — no calls, no meetings
Delivered in days, not weeks
Full documentation included
Production-grade from day one
Security-first approach
Post-delivery support included
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