A-Z Guide to Setting Up a Cloud VPS Server for Algorithmic Trading with MT5 - Much More Than a Forex VPS.
What you'll learn
What is a VPS and Why It Is Essential for Algorithmic Traders
How to Select the Best VPS Provider for Your Trading
Advantages of Cloud Servers vs Traditional Forex VPS
How to Rent a VPS
How to Connect to a VPS from Windows and macOS
How to Transfer Files Securely
Measures to Ensure Uninterrupted Operation for your Trading Robots
Requirements
The only requirement: a willingness to learn
Description
In this course, you will learn how to set up a cloud VPS server to ensure secure and uninterrupted operation for your trading robots.All configurations are applicable to both cloud servers and traditional Forex VPS. However, we use a cloud server as it offers better value for money.The course consists of two sections.SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO VPS SERVERS AND INITIAL SET UPIn the first section, I will introduce you to the world of VPS. We will discuss what they are and why they are essential for algorithmic traders. You will learn the criteria for selecting the best VPS provider and how cloud servers are a better solution than forex vps. Then, I will introduce you to the best VPS that I have found and that I currently use for my own trading.After this introduction, we will learn how to rent a VPS with the appropriate specifications based on your needs. Next, you will learn how to connect to the VPS from your personal computer (Windows or macOS) and how to transfer files securely.At the end of this section, you will learn how to install MetaTrader 5 and how to open multiple instances of this platform to trade multiple accounts.SECTION 2: ADVANCED VPS CONFIGURATIONS FOR TRADINGIn the second section, we will cover the different steps necessary to protect our robots from any power outages, connection drops, or unplanned shutdowns and reboots.In this section, we will adopt measures such as disabling Windows automatic updates, configuring automatic login after a reboot, and even the automatic launch of MT5 with all robots already deployed and fully operational.We will also create a log to monitor reboots and, finally, we will subject our VPS to an unplanned shutdown and watch it recover automatically.These and some additional topics are what you will find in this course, which you can check in the course description.If you're passionate about algorithmic trading and want to succeed in it, you need a VPS.Do you want to be protected against connection or power outages?Do you want to free up your personal computer while the VPS handles your trading?Do you want secure and uninterrupted operations for your trading robots?If the answer is "Yes," and you're willing to put in the effort, this course is for you.This course is backed by Udemy's 30-day money-back guarantee.If you're not satisfied for any reason, you will receive a full refund!I'm confident you will find great value in all the knowledge and technical solutions shared in this course.Some of this information I have researched myself, and some has been shared by experts from the cloud provider I personally use.These are insights you won't easily find elsewhere, and I've compiled and organized them to teach you a skill that will benefit you throughout your career.By the end of this course, you will have learned everything there is to know about VPS servers for trading and how to configure them to ensure secure and uninterrupted operation for your robots.If you like the program and are interested in trading financial markets with algorithms, don't wait any longer! This course is for you!- José Martínez
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to VPS Servers and Initial Set Up
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Best VPS server for trading forex and any markets
Lecture 3 Renting a VPS
Lecture 4 Connecting to the VPS with Windows
Lecture 5 Connecting to the VPS with macOS
Lecture 6 Secure way to transfer your files
Lecture 7 Download files
Lecture 8 Running multiple accounts in MT5
Section 2: Advanced VPS Configurations for Trading
Lecture 9 Next steps in your vps to secure your trading
Lecture 10 Prevent Duplication of sessions and trades
Lecture 11 Disable Windows updates
Lecture 12 Log in automatically
Lecture 13 Start MetaTrader automatically
Lecture 14 Log reboots
Lecture 15 Final test: Recovery from a forced shutdown
Lecture 16 VPS Resizing and cancellation
Lecture 17 Conclusion
This course is specifically aimed at algorithmic traders