a couple of thoughts for you
although it's a VPS on Digital Ocean you will get the gist to do the same on vultrAs you start to accumulate more smartnodes it will be tricky to monitor your nodes through the wallet. You want to be more proactive. Check out my guide here: https://steemit.com/smartcash/@controllinghand/how-to-monitor-your-smartcash-smartnode-v2-0-vps-on-digital-ocean- I really liked this article
- Have you secured your smartnode? I know a lot of people are using the default scripts but they leave a few holes exposed. Firewall settings and keeping ssh open to root. I have another guide here that might help? https://steemit.com/smartcash/@controllinghand/secure-your-smartcash-smartnode-vps-on-ubuntu-16-04-with-a-mac-wallet-v1-0
Thanks. As I followed the guide 1.0 for my initial setup after running the bash script I also ran the ufw command to close / open relevant ports and limit ssh. I will read your article thanks. I am currently monitoring using @bitcoiner site and with the Vultr api on my phone. I will also be looking forward to the development of the telegram /discord bot to monitor the nodes.
I couldn't agree more with you. Look forward to the discord bot to monitor