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Xen vs. KVM: Why Kernel Integration Wars Define Your VPS Performance

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.

Escaping the Shared Hosting Trap: A SysAdmin’s Guide to VDS Migration

Is your application choking on 'unlimited' shared hosting? We break down the technical migration to VDS, covering rsync strategies, Xen virtualization, and optimizing I/O for high-load reliability.

Stop Letting IOwait Kill Your Business: The Sysadmin’s Guide to VPS Selection in 2010

Shared hosting is a liability. Discover why businesses are migrating to Xen and KVM virtualization, how to optimize MySQL 5.1 for heavy loads, and why latency to NIX (Oslo) matters more than raw bandwidth.

Sleep Through the Night: A SysAdmin’s Guide to Proactive Server Monitoring in 2010

Is your pager buzzing at 3 AM? Stop reacting to downtime and start predicting it. We dive into Nagios 3 configuration, interpreting Linux iowait, and why hardware stability in Oslo matters for your uptime.

Why Shared Hosting is Suffocating Your PHP Apps (And How to Scale in 2009)

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.

Battle-Ready Linux: 7 Hardening Steps to Stop Script Kiddies Cold

It is 2009, and the internet is the Wild West. If you leave your SSH port default on a public IP, you’ll be brute-forced within minutes. Here is the no-nonsense guide to locking down your CentOS 5 or Debian Lenny server.

Xen Paravirtualization Guide: Stop Letting "Noisy Neighbors" Kill Your I/O

OpenVZ and shared hosting are failing your high-load applications. Discover why Xen PV is the 2009 standard for true hardware isolation, guaranteed RAM, and stable performance in the Nordic market.

MySQL 5.1 vs. PostgreSQL 8.4: The Nordic SysAdmin's Dilemma in 2009

With Oracle's pending acquisition of Sun Microsystems, the LAMP stack landscape is shifting. We benchmark MySQL 5.1's raw speed against the new PostgreSQL 8.4 features to see which database belongs on your Norwegian VPS.

Stop Sharing Your CPU: Why Moving to a VPS is the Only Upgrade That Matters

Is your site crawling during peak hours? Shared hosting is a trap for growing businesses. We analyze the technical leap to VPS, from Xen virtualization to tuning MySQL 5.1 for raw speed.

Xen Virtualization: The SysAdmin's Guide to True Isolation and Performance

Stop gambling with oversold containers. Learn how Xen Paravirtualization (PV) delivers guaranteed RAM, stable I/O, and why it remains the superior choice for mission-critical hosting in 2009.

Cloud Storage in 2010: Why Your Local Disk is a Ticking Time Bomb

As we approach 2010, the "Cloud" is shifting from buzzword to requirement. Here is why Norwegian sysadmins must rethink storage, IOPS, and data sovereignty before the new year.

Xen Virtualization: The Definitive Guide for High-Performance Hosting

Stop gambling with oversold resources. We analyze the Xen hypervisor architecture (Dom0 vs DomU), Paravirtualization performance, and why serious Systems Administrators in Norway are ditching containers for true hardware isolation.

The OpenVZ Illusion: Why "Burst RAM" Is Killing Your Uptime

Is your VPS randomly killing MySQL processes? In 2009, the hosting market is flooded with oversold OpenVZ containers. We dive deep into /proc/user_beancounters, kernel limits, and why hardware virtualization (Xen/KVM) is the only safe bet for Norwegian businesses.

The Xen Advantage: Why True Paravirtualization Beats Containers for High-Load Hosting

Tired of unpredictable performance on oversold servers? We dissect the Xen hypervisor architecture, explain the Dom0/DomU relationship, and why strict resource isolation is the only way to guarantee stability for your Norwegian infrastructure.

VPS Resources Explained: Why CPU 'Steal Time' and I/O Wait Are Killing Your App

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.

Stop Overselling: Why Xen Virtualization is the Only Sane Choice for Serious SysAdmins

OpenVZ is fine for hobbyists, but if you value strict resource isolation and kernel stability in 2009, Xen is the mandatory standard. Here is the technical breakdown of PV vs HVM and why we built CoolVDS on it.

Xen Virtualization: The Sysadmin's Guide to True Isolation and Performance

Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your MySQL performance? We dive deep into Xen Paravirtualization (PV), kernel tuning, and why hardware isolation matters for your Norway-based infrastructure in 2009.

Sleep Through the Night: The Ultimate Nagios and Munin Setup for High-Availability VPS

Stop reacting to downtime and start predicting it. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Nagios 3 and Munin on CentOS and Debian to catch failures before your customers do.

Norwegian Hosting Infrastructure: A CTO’s Guide to Deployment in 2009

Latency kills conversion. Why routing through Frankfurt fails your Oslo users, and how to choose the right Xen-based VDS architecture under Norwegian data laws.

Latency Kills Revenue: Why Serious Norwegian Enterprises Are Moving to Xen VDS

Shared hosting is a ticking time bomb for growing businesses. We break down why Xen virtualization, RAID-10 SAS storage, and NIX peering are non-negotiable for stability in 2009.

Stop Sharing Your CPU: Why Serious Systems Require Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS)

Shared hosting is dead for business. In 2009, high-traffic sites need the isolation of Xen virtualization, RAID-10 SAS I/O, and the stability of Norwegian infrastructure.