Technical insights and best practices for DevOps & Infrastructure
Move beyond Subversion. Learn how to deploy a lightning-fast, self-hosted Git server using Gitolite on a Norwegian VPS. Save on GitHub fees and keep your code under local jurisdiction.
A pragmatic analysis of cloud storage options available in 2011. We debunk the 'cloud' hype, compare SAN vs. Local RAID-10 performance, and discuss why Norwegian data sovereignty laws make local VPS hosting the smart choice for CTOs.
Stop relying on angry client emails to know when your server is down. We implement a battle-tested monitoring stack using Nagios 3 and Munin on Debian Squeeze to ensure uptime and visualize performance trends.
Is your single Apache server choking under traffic? Stop throwing RAM at the problem. Learn how to implement robust load balancing with HAProxy 1.4 on CoolVDS to ensure zero downtime and handle the 'Slashdot effect'.
Tired of noisy neighbors killing your database performance? We break down why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is superior to container-based virtualization for stability, security, and raw I/O power in 2011.
Stop relying on SVN. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance Git server using Gitolite on Linux, ensuring low latency for Nordic teams and compliance with strict data privacy laws.
Stop relying on slow US-based hosting or fragile SVN setups. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance self-hosted Git server in Norway using Gitolite and SSH keys for total control over your code.
Stop reacting to downtime and start predicting it. We break down the complete integration of Nagios alerting and Munin trending on Linux, ensuring your Norwegian hosting infrastructure stays bulletproof against load spikes and hardware failure.
Is your single Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy HAProxy 1.4 to horizontal scale your web cluster, maintain session persistence, and ensure low-latency delivery for Norwegian users.
Stop paying per-repository fees. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance Git server on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS using Gitolite, optimized for Norwegian development teams demanding low latency.
Is the shift to virtualized storage premature? We analyze I/O benchmarks, Datatilsynet compliance, and why 15k RPM SAS drives might be losing the war to early enterprise SSD adoption in Oslo data centers.
Stop relying on slow SVN or public repositories. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance private Git server in Norway using Gitolite and enterprise-grade VPS infrastructure.
Ditch Subversion. Learn how to deploy a secure, private Git server using SSH and git-shell on a high-performance VPS. Optimized for Nordic teams requiring low latency and strict data control.
Is your Apache server choking on traffic spikes? Learn how to implement robust load balancing using HAProxy 1.4 on Linux to handle the 'Slashdot Effect' without breaking the bank.
Stop Apache from melting under the Slashdot effect. We break down how to implement HAProxy 1.4 for rock-solid stability, featuring a real-world configuration used during the recent Eyjafjallajökull ash cloud traffic spikes.
Stop paying per-repository fees. Learn how to deploy a secure, private Git server using Gitolite on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx. Perfect for Norwegian teams demanding low latency and data sovereignty.
Ditch the merge conflicts and high latency. Learn how to deploy a secure, private Git server using Gitosis on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, optimized for Norwegian development teams requiring strict data sovereignty.
Public Wi-Fi is a security nightmare. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN server on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to encrypt your traffic and secure your internal subnets, all protected by Norwegian privacy laws.
While the industry buzzes about 'The Cloud,' system administrators know the pain of network latency. We analyze why local RAID 10 configurations outperform networked storage for database-heavy applications in the Norwegian market.
Stop trusting your proprietary code to public clouds or sluggish SVN repositories. Learn how to build a high-performance, private Git server in Norway using SSH and Xen virtualization.
It is 2010, and virtualization is taking over, but shared storage is killing your database performance. We analyze the latency hidden in SANs, the rise of SSDs in enterprise hosting, and why keeping your data in Norway matters for compliance and speed.
Disaster recovery isn't just a buzzword; it's the difference between a minor hiccup and bankruptcy. We break down battle-tested backup strategies for 2010, focusing on shell scripting, database consistency, and Norwegian data compliance.
Stop relying on user complaints to know when your server is down. We dive deep into configuring Nagios for alerts and Munin for trending, ensuring your infrastructure stays online while you sleep.
As we approach 2010, the 'Cloud' buzzword is everywhere. But for high-I/O applications, local RAID 10 storage still beats remote object storage. Here is how to architect for speed and compliance in Norway.
As we approach 2010, the rigid expensive SAN is dying. Learn how to architect scalable, compliant storage solutions using DRBD and KVM in Norway, ensuring your data stays safe from the Patriot Act.
Stop relying on user complaints to know when your server is down. We implement a battle-tested monitoring stack using Nagios 3 and Munin to keep your Norway VPS running efficiently.
With the release of PostgreSQL 8.4 and the uncertainty surrounding Sun Microsystems, the database debate has shifted. We break down the ACID compliance vs. read-speed trade-off for your VPS.
Tired of unpredictable performance on OpenVZ containers? We explain why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the only serious choice for production environments in 2009, covering I/O isolation, kernel tuning, and Norwegian data compliance.
Disk-based session handling is the silent killer of high-traffic PHP applications. Here is why the new Redis project beats Memcached for session storage, and how to implement it on CoolVDS.
Is your site sluggish during peak hours? We dissect the technical bottlenecks of shared hosting and why moving to a VPS with root access is the only path for scalability in 2009.