The performance and privacy of self-hosted AI agents are significantly impacted by the choice of Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting. Simply installing an agent like Hermes Agent is not enough; the underlying infrastructure's security and speed are paramount.

• Dedicated resources (CPU and RAM) are crucial for agent responsiveness, preventing stalls under load.
• Choosing a VPS requires careful consideration of factors like root access, NVMe storage, server location, provider logging policies, and backup options, rather than solely focusing on price.
• Proper server configuration, including strong credential management, secure SSH access, firewalls, and regular updates, is as vital as hardware selection for maintaining privacy and security.