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MySQL 5.5 vs. PostgreSQL 9.2: The Architectural Battle for Your Data

· CoolVDS Team

It is late 2012. The days of MyISAM table locking should be behind us. We benchmark the new PostgreSQL 9.2 against the ubiquitous MySQL 5.5 to see which database engine deserves to power your Norwegian mission-critical infrastructure.

coolvds.com › Blog › Server Administration

Apache vs Lighttpd: Surviving the C10k Problem on Norwegian Infrastructure

· CoolVDS Team

Is the Apache memory footprint killing your server uptime? We benchmark the industry standard against the lightweight contender, Lighttpd, to see which web server architecture handles high-concurrency loads on European networks.

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Stop Trusting Javascript: Deep Server Log Analysis with AWStats on Linux

· CoolVDS Team

Client-side analytics miss up to 20% of your traffic. Learn how to configure AWStats on CentOS 6 and Debian to capture the raw truth of your server's performance, while keeping data compliant with Norwegian regulations.

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Scaling Past the C10K Barrier: A Battle-Hardened Guide to HAProxy on CentOS 6

· CoolVDS Team

Is your single Apache server choking on traffic? Stop relying on luck. We dive deep into configuring HAProxy 1.4 for high availability, explaining why 'leastconn' beats round-robin, and how to keep your topology robust within the Norwegian infrastructure landscape.

coolvds.com › Blog › Security & Compliance

FTP is Dead: Securing File Transfers with Chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6

· CoolVDS Team

It is 2012. Sending passwords over port 21 is professional negligence. Learn how to configure a chrooted SFTP environment using OpenSSH's internal-sftp subsystem to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure.

coolvds.com › Blog › Security & Compliance

Fortress Norway: Essential Linux Server Hardening Guide for 2012

· CoolVDS Team

A battle-tested guide to securing your CentOS 6 and Debian 6 servers. From iptables to SSH keys, learn how to protect your infrastructure against rising botnets while leveraging Norwegian privacy standards.