Technical insights and best practices for Server Optimization
Is your server load spiking despite low CPU usage? The culprit is likely I/O wait. We break down why 15k RPM SAS drives can't handle modern web apps and how SSD arrays change the math.
Disk latency is the silent killer of web applications. We benchmark Redis vs Memcached, explore the new persistence features in version 2.2, and explain why high-performance VPS hosting in Oslo is critical for Norwegian data handling.
WordPress 3.0 "Thelonious" has just dropped. It merges MU and brings custom post types, but it demands more than standard shared hosting can give. Here is the 2010 systems architect's guide to sub-second loads using Nginx, APC, and Varnish.
Stop battling 'noisy neighbors' and Apache overhead. Learn how to optimize PHP 5.3, tune MySQL buffers, and leverage Xen virtualization for low-latency performance in Norway.
Is mod_php eating your RAM? Learn how to implement the PHP-FPM patch with Nginx to handle high concurrency without melting your server. A 2009 guide to high-performance VPS tuning.
Is Apache mod_php eating your RAM? Discover how switching to PHP-FPM and Nginx can handle high concurrency without melting your server. A guide for serious sysadmins.
Is your 'guaranteed' RAM actually available? We break down CPU scheduling, disk I/O bottlenecks (RAID 10 vs SATA), and why 'burst' resources are a trap for serious hosting in 2009.
Is Apache eating all your RAM? Discover how the PHP-FPM patch coupled with Nginx can lower your memory footprint and handle high concurrency better than standard LAMP stacks.
Is your website sluggish? Discover how advanced cache optimization can save bandwidth, improve user experience, and boost your SEO rankings in the competitive Norwegian market.