Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
Google Analytics misses 40% of your traffic. Learn how to configure AWStats for true server-side visibility, comply with Norwegian data laws, and optimize I/O on high-performance VPS.
Is your 'guaranteed' RAM actually guaranteed? In the battle of virtualization, KVM offers the kernel isolation and I/O consistency that mission-critical apps need. We debunk the 'Burst RAM' myth and show you how to tune a CentOS 6 KVM node for maximum throughput.
Client-side trackers lie. Server logs contain the raw truth of your infrastructure's health. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze, tune Perl execution for large datasets, and keep your data compliant with the Norwegian Personal Data Act.
A battle-hardened guide to Xen PV vs HVM in 2012. We analyze memory management, storage I/O bottlenecks, and why shared kernels are killing your database performance.
Stop waking up to crashed servers. A battle-hardened guide to implementing Nagios 3 for alerts and Munin 2 for trending, specifically tailored for high-availability setups in Norway.
It is 2012, and the era of oversold 'burstable' RAM is over. We dismantle the OpenVZ myth and explain why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) combined with SSD storage is the only viable path for high-load applications in the Nordic market.
It is 2012, and overselling is rampant. Discover why OpenVZ containers are failing your production workloads and why KVM on high-performance SSDs is the only architecture a serious sysadmin should trust.
Stop letting noisy neighbors kill your I/O. A deep dive into Xen PV vs HVM, memory management, and why true hardware isolation is critical for high-traffic Norwegian deployments.
Stop suffering from the 'noisy neighbor' effect common in OpenVZ. Learn why Xen paravirtualization delivers superior stability for high-load applications and how to tune your DomU for maximum throughput.
Shared hosting is a graveyard for performance. We analyze the architectural differences between shared environments and KVM-based VPS in 2012, focusing on I/O contention, memory limits, and why Norwegian developers need local infrastructure.
Stop relying on foreign cloud providers for your intellectual property. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance Git server in Norway using Gitolite and KVM-based virtualization.
Is your application hanging during traffic spikes? The culprit isn't your code—it's likely your file-based session handling. Learn how to implement Redis for session storage on CentOS 6 and Ubuntu 12.04 to eliminate I/O wait and reduce latency.
Stop your emails from hitting the spam folder. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Postfix 2.x, implementing SPF/DKIM, and securing your mail queue against open relay attacks on Norwegian infrastructure.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' stealing your CPU cycles? We dissect the architectural differences between OpenVZ and KVM, explain why shared kernels are a liability for serious Norwegian businesses, and show you how to tune a KVM instance for maximum throughput.
Forget OpenVZ overselling. This guide dissects Xen PV architecture, kernel tuning for Linux 3.2, and why hardware isolation is the only way to guarantee I/O stability for your Norwegian infrastructure.
Is your VPS suffering from mysterious slowdowns? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ, expose the truth about 'Burstable RAM', and explain why hardware virtualization (KVM) is the only safe bet for production workloads in Norway.
Stop letting Apache eat your RAM. A battle-tested guide to deploying Nginx 1.2 as a reverse proxy for high-traffic Norwegian workloads, featuring verified configs for header handling and buffer optimization.
A battle-tested guide to deploying a bulletproof Postfix server on CentOS 6. Learn to navigate RBLs, optimize I/O for mail queues, and ensure compliance with Norwegian data laws without losing your sanity.
It is 2012, and 'The Cloud' is no longer a buzzword—it is a production reality. But why is your database crawling? We analyze the hidden costs of shared SAN storage, the rise of KVM, and how to tune CentOS 6 for local SSD performance.
Is your VPS actually giving you the RAM you paid for? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ containers versus KVM virtualization, analyze the dreaded 'user_beancounters', and explain why mission-critical Norwegian workloads demand true isolation.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a high-performance reverse proxy to slash latency, reduce RAM usage, and handle the 'Slashdot effect' without breaking a sweat. Optimized for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Is the venerable Apache holding your infrastructure back? We benchmark Apache 2.4 against Lighttpd 1.4 to see which server handles the C10k problem best on Norwegian infrastructure. Discover why memory footprint and I/O latency matter more than raw CPU.
A battle-hardened analysis of Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning for CentOS 6/Ubuntu 12.04, and why hardware virtualization beats containerization for mission-critical Norwegian workloads.
It is 2012, and shared kernels are killing your database performance. We dive deep into Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning, and why true hardware virtualization is the only path for serious Norwegian infrastructure.
In the era of the C10k problem, relying on default Apache Prefork configurations is a recipe for downtime. We benchmark Apache against Lighttpd to see which web server truly delivers for high-traffic Norwegian deployments.
Google Analytics lies to you. Real sysadmins dig into raw logs. Here is how to configure AWStats for granular traffic insight without killing your CPU in a high-latency environment.
Google Analytics is missing 20% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 6 to reclaim your data, optimize I/O performance, and comply with Norwegian privacy laws.
Is your budget VPS suffering from 'noisy neighbors'? We dissect the OpenVZ architecture, analyze /proc/user_beancounters, and explain why hardware virtualization matters for Norwegian businesses.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your database performance? We dissect the Xen hypervisor, compare PV vs HVM, and explain why hardware virtualization is the only logical choice for serious Norwegian infrastructure in 2012.
Is Apache killing your server's RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the lightweight contender, Lighttpd, to see which web server reigns supreme for high-concurrency hosting in Norway.