Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
Client-side tracking misses the full picture. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS for granular traffic analysis, manage heavy I/O loads, and comply with Norwegian data retention standards.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your server performance? We dive deep into Xen paravirtualization, resource isolation, and why true hardware virtualization is the only choice for serious Norwegian deployments.
Stop relying on 'security by obscurity'. This guide covers essential hardening steps for CentOS 5 and Debian 6—from iptables to SSH keys—ensuring your Norwegian VPS survives the hostile internet.
Stop reacting to crashes at 3 AM. Learn how to combine Nagios alerts with Munin trending to predict failures before they happen, specifically tailored for Norwegian infrastructure standards.
Stop your mail server from becoming a spam relay. A battle-hardened guide to Postfix configuration, RBLs, and handling Norwegian data privacy on Debian Squeeze and CentOS 5.
Is Apache mod_php eating your RAM for breakfast? It's time to decouple. We break down the migration to Nginx + PHP-FPM to handle high concurrency without melting your server.
Is your VPS actually dedicated? We dissect the reality of OS-level virtualization, the 'noisy neighbor' problem, and why /proc/user_beancounters dictates your uptime.
Stop waking up to crashed servers at 3 AM. Learn how to deploy the battle-tested 2011 monitoring stack—Nagios for alerts and Munin for trends—on your Norwegian VPS.
Burst RAM is a lie. We analyze why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) offers the isolation and stability required for mission-critical hosting in 2011, comparing it against OpenVZ and Xen PV.
Running your own mail server isn't just about sending emails; it's about control, privacy, and deliverability. Learn how to configure Postfix 2.8 correctly to avoid blacklists and ensure strict data compliance under Norwegian law.
Email delivery in 2011 is a war against RBLs and aggressive spam filters. Learn how to configure Postfix on CentOS and Debian to ensure your emails actually reach the inbox, leveraging clean IPs and proper PTR records.
Stop gambling with oversold OpenVZ containers. Learn why Xen paravirtualization (PV) delivers the true hardware isolation and consistent I/O performance required for serious Norwegian infrastructure.
Raw access logs tell the truth, but they are impossible to read. Learn how to deploy AWStats for granular traffic analysis without relying on JavaScript trackers, and why high I/O performance is critical for log processing.
Stop relying solely on client-side trackers. Learn how to deploy AWStats for granular server-side analytics, ensure compliance with the Norwegian Personal Data Act, and why disk I/O speed defines your reporting latency.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle the C10k problem, reduce load, and improve latency for Norwegian users.
Stop letting Apache eat your RAM. Learn how to deploy an Nginx reverse proxy to handle high concurrency, reduce latency to NIX, and secure your backend, all while keeping Datatilsynet happy.
If your server has a public IP, it's being scanned right now. We cover essential iptables rules, SSH key authentication, and the architectural security benefits of KVM over OpenVZ for Norwegian hosting.
Stop gambling with oversold containers. Discover why Xen Paravirtualization (PV) is the only serious choice for high-availability infrastructure in 2011, and how to tune DomU for maximum throughput.
Is your VPS suffering from the 'noisy neighbor' effect? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ containers versus hardware virtualization to help you decide when to save money and when to invest in isolation.
Is your Apache server choking on traffic? Stop vertical scaling and start load balancing. We break down a production-ready HAProxy 1.4 configuration, discuss the importance of latency to NIX, and explain why Norwegian data sovereignty matters more than ever.
Tired of noisy neighbors on OpenVZ? We break down why Xen Paravirtualization is the only serious choice for stability, how to optimize your DomU, and why true hardware isolation matters for your Norwegian business.
Client-side tracking misses half the story. Learn how to deploy AWStats for true server-side visibility, optimize Perl execution for large log files, and why I/O performance defines your monitoring capabilities.
Client-side analytics miss the full picture. Discover how to implement AWStats for raw server-side visibility, manage resource consumption, and navigate Norwegian privacy regulations in 2011.
Is Apache 2.2 killing your RAM? We benchmark the ubiquitous giant against the event-driven challenger, Lighttpd. A deep dive into the C10K problem, FastCGI implementation, and why your choice of web server matters for hosting in Norway.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 has shifted the battlefield from Xen to KVM. We analyze the kernel-level differences, I/O scheduling, and why 'containers' like OpenVZ might be killing your database performance.
Raw access logs are your server's black box. Learn how to configure AWStats for granular traffic insight without killing your disk I/O, and why Norwegian privacy laws demand you handle IP data carefully.
Downtime is inevitable, but waking up to a crashed server at 8 AM is a choice. Learn how to combine Nagios for alerts and Munin for trends to build a military-grade monitoring stack on Linux.
Stop your emails from hitting the spam folder. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Postfix on Linux, optimizing for I/O, and navigating Norwegian data regulations.
Raw access logs tell the truth, but they are impossible to read. Learn how to configure AWStats for granular traffic insight, optimize Perl execution for large datasets, and ensure Norwegian privacy compliance without killing your I/O.
Is your server actually down, or is it just the network? A battle-hardened guide to configuring Nagios 3 and Munin on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to distinguish between false alarms and real fires. Includes specific config examples and NIX connectivity tips.