Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
Is your Magento store ready for the holiday rush? We break down the Nginx, Varnish, and SSD tuning strategies needed to keep load averages low when traffic hits.
RAID is not a backup. Don't let a typo destroy your database. Learn how to set up automated, incremental offsite backups using rsync and cron, ensuring your data stays safe under Norwegian privacy standards.
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.
Stop script kiddies and botnets cold. We dive deep into stateful packet inspection, fail2ban configurations, and kernel-level security for serious Norwegian deployments.
RAID is not a backup. If you accidentally drop a database table at 3 AM, mirroring just replicates the error instantly. Here is how to architect a fail-safe backup strategy using rsync, automysqlbackup, and Norwegian remote storage.
In 2009, using plain FTP is professional negligence. We analyze the packet-level risks, configuration nuances on CentOS 5, and why SFTP is the only compliant choice for Norwegian data standards.
Is Apache eating your RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the rising star, Nginx, to see which server handles high concurrency in the Nordic infrastructure.
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.
Is your server swapping during traffic spikes? Apache mod_php might be the culprit. Learn how to implement PHP-FPM and Nginx to handle high concurrency without melting your VPS.
Stop losing code to Subversion merge conflicts. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance Git server using Gitosis on CoolVDS to sync your Oslo and Kyiv teams.
Stop getting blacklisted. Learn how to configure a bulletproof Postfix server on CentOS 5, handle rDNS correctly, and avoid the 'noisy neighbor' spam trap.
Is your VPS actually dedicated? We analyze the technical trade-offs of OpenVZ containers, the infamous 'user_beancounters', and why serious SysAdmins in Norway are moving to hardware virtualization.
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.
Is your Apache server choking on RAM during traffic spikes? Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.7 as a front-end reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections on your CoolVDS instance.
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.
Is Apache eating all your RAM? Discover how to compile PHP 5.2.10 with the PHP-FPM patch and pair it with Nginx to survive the Slashdot effect. A guide for serious SysAdmins.
A default Linux install is a sitting duck. From iptables configuration to securing SSH, here is how we harden CentOS and Debian servers against brute-force attacks and script kiddies.
Stop relying on 'security through obscurity'. Learn to deploy a hardened OpenVPN endpoint on CentOS 5, manage TUN/TAP interfaces correctly, and secure your Oslo-Kyiv data pipeline against snooping.
Is Apache's memory footprint killing your swap? We compare the industry standard against the event-driven challenger, Lighttpd, to see which web server rules the Norwegian hosting market in 2009.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your database performance? We break down why KVM virtualization on Linux 2.6 is superior to container-based legacy systems, and how to tune I/O schedulers for maximum throughput.
Is Apache choking your server's memory? We benchmark Apache Prefork against Lighttpd's event-driven architecture to see which web server rules the 2009 hosting landscape.
Stop your emails from hitting the spam folder. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Postfix in 2009, ensuring clean headers, proper rDNS, and compliance with Norwegian data laws.
JavaScript trackers lie. Bots, text-based browsers, and privacy plugins make client-side analytics unreliable. Learn how to deploy AWStats on your VDS for the absolute truth.
Is Apache eating your RAM? Stop scaling vertically. Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.7 as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while cutting server load in half.
Is your data stuck on a single spinning disk? In 2009, 'The Cloud' is more than buzz—it's about survival. We analyze RAID 10 reliability, I/O bottlenecks, and why Norwegian privacy laws beat the Patriot Act.
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.
Stop letting "noisy neighbors" steal your CPU cycles. We compare KVM against container-based virtualization to show why hardware isolation is the only choice for serious hosting in 2009.
Tired of OpenVZ 'burst' RAM limits and noisy neighbors crashing your MySQL? We break down why KVM is the superior choice for serious sysadmins in Norway.
Is Apache's process overhead killing your server's RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the event-driven speed demon, Lighttpd. Learn how to optimize for the Norwegian market.