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Stop Watching 'wa' in Top: Why Spinning Disks Are the Bottleneck in 2011

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.

Stop Waiting on I/O: Supercharging LAMP Stacks with Redis 2.2

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.

MySQL 5.5 vs. PostgreSQL 9.0: The Database Architecture Battle for 2011

It's 2011. MySQL finally made InnoDB default, and Postgres 9.0 has streaming replication. Which one belongs on your server? We break down the technical trade-offs.

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.

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.

MySQL 5.1 Performance Tuning: Surviving the Digg Effect on a VPS

Is your database locking up under load? Forget throwing more RAM at the problem. Here is the battle-tested my.cnf configuration to handle high concurrency on Norwegian infrastructure.

MySQL Performance Tuning: Stop Your Database From Choking on Traffic (2009 Edition)

Is your database locking up under load? Learn how to optimize MySQL 5.1 on CentOS, tune your my.cnf for heavy traffic, and why disk I/O latency is the silent killer of web applications.

MySQL 5.1 Performance Tuning: Surviving High Load on Norwegian VPS Infrastructure

Is your database locking up under traffic? We dive deep into my.cnf optimization, the InnoDB vs MyISAM debate, and why disk I/O latency is the silent killer of Web 2.0 applications.

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.

MySQL 5.1 vs PostgreSQL 8.3: The Database Architect's Dilemma in 2009

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems shaking the open source world, we analyze the technical trade-offs between MySQL and PostgreSQL for high-traffic Norwegian infrastructure.

PostgreSQL vs MySQL: The Architect's Dilemma After the Sun-Oracle Deal

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems shaking the open source world, we benchmark MySQL 5.1 against PostgreSQL 8.3. Which database engine actually handles the load?

MySQL vs PostgreSQL in 2009: Surviving the Oracle Acquisition

With Oracle's recent move to acquire Sun, the database landscape is shifting. We break down the technical differences between MySQL 5.1 and PostgreSQL 8.3 to help you decide.

PostgreSQL 8.3 vs MySQL 5.1: The Database Showdown for Serious Architects

Stop guessing which RDBMS fits your stack. We dissect the MySQL vs PostgreSQL debate, storage engine locking headaches, and why low-latency I/O in Norway is critical for database performance in 2009.

Surviving the Slashdot Effect: High-Performance Caching with Nginx and Varnish in Norway

Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? We break down the Nginx reverse proxy + Varnish stack to handle massive loads. Stop tuning MaxClients and start caching efficiently.

Decoupling the Monolith: Building High-Performance SOA in Norway (2009 Edition)

Is your LAMP stack buckling under the Slashdot effect? Stop throwing RAM at a single server. We explore Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Nginx reverse proxying, and why RAID-10 SAS storage is the only viable option for serious Norwegian deployments.

Database High Availability: Solving Replication Lag in Norwegian Infrastructure

Replication lag kills data integrity. We analyze how low-latency infrastructure in Oslo and NVMe storage solve synchronization issues for high-traffic databases.

Database Optimization Techniques for High Traffic Sites: A 2009 Guide for Norwegian IT Professionals

Maximize performance for high-traffic Norwegian websites. Learn essential database tuning, SQL optimization, and why choosing the right VDS or Dedicated Server is crucial in 2009.

Database Indexing Strategies: Optimizing SQL Performance for Norwegian Enterprises

In the fast-paced digital landscape of 2009, database performance is the bottleneck of business growth. Learn how proper indexing, paired with robust VDS and Dedicated Server infrastructure, can revolutionize your query speeds.

Database Replication and High Availability: A 2009 Guide for Norwegian Business Continuity

As we enter 2009, downtime is no longer an option for Norwegian businesses. Discover how Database Replication and High Availability on VDS and Dedicated Servers can secure your data and ensure uptime in an evolving digital landscape.

Database Optimization Techniques for High Traffic Sites: A 2009 Guide for Norwegian IT Professionals

Is your site ready for the 'Digg Effect'? Discover essential database optimization strategies, from MySQL tuning to selecting the right VDS and Dedicated Server infrastructure in Norway.