Server Management: Fear vs. Reality
WorkReady Team
Posted on Dec 5, 2023
SSH, FTP, and DNS shouldn't be scary. We break down the exact checklist senior devs use to deploy sites without sweating.
Why Server Management Scares Freshers
You can build a WordPress site on localhost. But when it's time to go live, you freeze. What if you break something? What if the site goes down? What if you can't fix it?
Here's the truth: Server management isn't rocket science. It's a checklist. Once you know the steps, it becomes routine.
The Senior Dev Checklist
Every senior developer follows the same process. There's no magic—just systematic steps:
- Backup everything (database + files)
- Upload files via FTP/SFTP
- Import database to live server
- Update wp-config.php with live credentials
- Test the site
- Fix any path issues
Essential Server Skills You Need
These are the skills that separate "freshers" from "experienced" developers:
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FTP/SFTP Basics: Upload files, set permissions, navigate directories. Takes 30 minutes to learn.
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SSH Access: Connect to servers, run commands, check logs. Not as scary as it sounds.
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Database Management: Export/import databases, update URLs, handle migrations safely.
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Basic Troubleshooting: Check error logs, fix permission issues, restore from backups.
Common Fears (And How to Overcome Them)
Fear: "What if I break the live site?"
Reality: Always backup first. If something breaks, restore from backup. You'll learn faster by fixing mistakes.
Fear: "SSH commands are too complex"
Reality: You only need 5-10 basic commands. Copy-paste from your notes until they become muscle memory.
Fear: "I'll never understand DNS"
Reality: DNS is just pointing your domain to your server. It's a 5-minute setup, not rocket science.
Learn Server Management the Right Way
In our Agency Live Cohort, we don't just teach you to code—we teach you to deploy. You'll:
- Deploy your first site to a live server in week 1
- Practice migrations from localhost to live (and back)
- Fix real server issues with mentor guidance
- Build confidence through hands-on practice
Stop fearing servers. Start mastering them. This skill alone can get you hired.
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