All articles tagged with xen
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your Apache server ready for the Digg front page? Learn how to deploy HAProxy 1.3 to split traffic, reduce load, and why dedicated kernel resources on Xen are non-negotiable for stability.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' crashing your database? We dissect why Xen PV beats OpenVZ for mission-critical hosting and how to tune CentOS 5 domU instances for raw performance on Norwegian infrastructure.
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.
Shared hosting is a ticking time bomb for your uptime. We analyze the I/O bottlenecks, security risks of shared kernels, and why true hardware virtualization (Xen) is the only upgrade path for 2009.
Stop gambling with oversold containers. We dissect the Xen hypervisor architecture, analyze true hardware isolation, and explain why 15k SAS arrays beat budget hosting every time.
Stop relying on 'Burst RAM' and shared kernels. This guide dissects Xen hypervisor architecture, Dom0 tuning, and why true hardware isolation is the only way to scale in 2009.
Is your database locking up under load? Stop blaming PHP. We dive deep into MySQL 5.1 tuning, the MyISAM vs. InnoDB debate, and why disk I/O latency in Oslo matters more than raw CPU.
As we approach 2010, the "Cloud" buzzword is everywhere, but disk I/O remains the silent killer of performance. Here is why centralized SANs fail under load and how to architect high-performance storage in Norway.
Is your site sluggish during peak hours? We dissect the technical bottlenecks of shared hosting and why moving to a VPS with root access is the only path for scalability in 2009.
Is your shared host killing your Magento store? We break down the technical reality of 'unlimited' hosting vs. dedicated Xen resources, and why latency to NIX matters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.