Technical insights and best practices for Database Management
Database migrations are 'resume-generating events' if they fail. Learn how to move MySQL 5.6 production workloads with minimal downtime using replication and SSH tunnels, specifically optimized for Norway's infrastructure.
Is your MySQL master server choking on write locks? Sharding isn't a magic fix—it's complex architecture. Learn when to split your data and why low-latency KVM instances are critical for Nordic stability.
Relational databases are hitting a wall. Learn why MongoDB 2.0's document model is the future for agile development and why typical shared hosting kills NoSQL performance.
Stop letting default my.cnf settings kill your application performance. We dive deep into MySQL 5.5 optimization, SSD utilization, and why latency to NIX matters for your Norwegian user base.
File-based session locking is killing your application's concurrency. Here is how to implement Redis 2.4 for non-blocking session management to handle high traffic loads without melting your I/O.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking the community and PostgreSQL 9.1 introducing synchronous replication, the database landscape has shifted. We analyze the technical trade-offs for Norwegian infrastructure.
It's 2011, and default MySQL settings are still stuck in the 90s. Learn how to tune InnoDB, utilize SSD storage, and lower latency for Norwegian users without breaking the bank.
Is your database locking up under load? We dive deep into InnoDB optimization, disk I/O bottlenecks, and why moving to local Norwegian SSD hosting is the ultimate fix for latency.
Your database is the bottleneck. We dissect InnoDB buffer pools, the move to SSD storage, and the critical my.cnf settings needed to survive traffic spikes.
A battle-hardened comparison of MySQL 5.5 and PostgreSQL 9.0 for Nordic infrastructure. We analyze ACID compliance, replication strategies, and why I/O throughput on CoolVDS SSDs matters more than your choice of SQL dialect.
Is your database locking up under load? We dive deep into InnoDB configuration, the SSD revolution, and why generic VPS hosting is killing your response times.
It's 2011. MySQL finally made InnoDB default, and Postgres 9.0 has streaming replication. Which one belongs on your server? We break down the technical trade-offs.
Is your database choking under load? In 2011, the default MySQL settings won't cut it. Learn how to migrate from MyISAM to InnoDB, tune your buffer pools, and why SSD storage is the upgrade your Norwegian VPS needs right now.
Oracle has bought Sun, PostgreSQL finally has Hot Standby, and SSDs are changing the I/O game. We benchmark the two giants of open source databases for the Norwegian hosting market.
With Oracle's shadow over MySQL and PostgreSQL 9.0's replication breakthrough, the database landscape has shifted. We analyze the trade-offs, configuration flags, and why KVM virtualization is non-negotiable for database IO.
Is your server choking on disk I/O? Discover how moving PHP sessions from disk to Redis can eliminate bottlenecks, reduce latency, and stabilize high-traffic sites in the Norwegian market.
Is your web application stalling during high traffic? The bottleneck might be your hard disk. Discover why seasoned sysadmins are ditching file-based sessions for Redis 2.2 to achieve sub-millisecond latency.
Is your Magento store crawling? Learn the essential MySQL 5.5 configurations and hardware requirements needed to handle high concurrency in 2011.
Is your application crawling despite clean code? The bottleneck is likely your my.cnf configuration or your host's disk I/O. We dive into MySQL 5.5 optimization and why hardware choice matters more than ever in 2011.
Hard drives are the bottleneck of 2011. Learn why moving PHP sessions to Redis reduces latency, how to configure it on CentOS/Debian, and why hardware locality in Norway matters for your users.
It's 2011, and the database landscape has shifted. We compare the new PostgreSQL 9.0 replication features against MySQL 5.5's InnoDB performance to help you decide what runs best on Norwegian VPS infrastructure.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun and the release of PostgreSQL 9.0, the database landscape has shifted. We break down the technical differences, from replication to ACID compliance, for Norwegian systems architects.
Is your database thrashing your disk I/O? We dive deep into my.cnf optimization, the MyISAM vs. InnoDB debate, and why hardware virtualization matters for latency in 2011.
With the recent release of MySQL 5.5, the rules of database performance have changed. We analyze why moving from MyISAM to InnoDB is non-negotiable, how to tune your my.cnf for modern hardware, and why spinning disks are the silent killer of web applications.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun and the release of PostgreSQL 9.0, the database landscape has shifted violently this year. We break down the technical trade-offs between the LAMP stack standard and the ACID-compliant challenger for Norwegian infrastructure.
Don't let default my.cnf settings crash your site this holiday season. We cover InnoDB migration, buffer pool sizing, and why disk I/O at NIX matters.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking up the open-source world, choosing between MySQL 5.1 and PostgreSQL 9.0 is more critical than ever. We break down the technical differences, performance benchmarks, and why hardware I/O matters more than your SQL syntax.
Is your web application crawling during peak hours? Before you rewrite your code, look at your database configuration. We analyze how to tune MySQL 5.5 on Linux for maximum throughput and why disk I/O is usually the culprit.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun and the release of PostgreSQL 9.0, the database landscape in late 2010 is shifting. We benchmark performance, reliability, and replication strategies to help you decide.
With the recent release of PostgreSQL 9.0 and the uncertainty surrounding Oracle's acquisition of MySQL, the database landscape in 2010 is shifting. We break down the technical differences, performance benchmarks, and why IOPS matters more than CPU for your Norwegian hosting setup.