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Stop letting "noisy neighbors" crash your MySQL service. We dissect the critical differences between OpenVZ and KVM in 2009, and why hardware virtualization is the only path for stability.
Stop gambling with OpenVZ 'burst memory'. We break down why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the superior choice for performance, isolation, and Norwegian data compliance.
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.
A fresh Linux server survives about 15 minutes on the open web before the scanners hit. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down CentOS and Debian, configuring IPTables, and why hardware virtualization matters for security.
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 the Oracle-Sun acquisition looming, the database landscape in 2009 is shifting. We benchmark MySQL 5.1 against the newly released PostgreSQL 8.4 to help you decide.
Is OpenVZ the right choice for your hosting stack? We dissect the shared kernel architecture, User Beancounters, and why 'Burst RAM' might be killing your uptime. A strictly technical look for 2009.
Raw logs don't lie, but they are impossible to read during a traffic spike. Learn how to deploy AWStats for real-time visualization without killing your server's I/O, and why storage speed is the bottleneck you aren't watching.
Stop your mail server from becoming a spam relay. A battle-tested guide to Postfix configuration, RBLs, and handling high I/O queues on Norwegian infrastructure.
File-based sessions are a concurrency bottleneck. We analyze why the emerging Redis project is superior to Memcached for session handling on high-load LEMP stacks.
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 Apache server choking on traffic? Learn how to implement software-based load balancing using HAProxy 1.3 to distribute load, increase uptime, and handle traffic spikes without buying expensive F5 hardware.
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.
Stop wrestling with Sendmail. This battle-tested guide covers a production-ready Postfix setup on CentOS 5, including SASL auth, TLS encryption, and RBL defense strategies.
Client-side trackers lie. Real sysadmins use raw logs. A deep dive into configuring AWStats on Apache, handling log rotation, and why Disk I/O matters.
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.
It is not a matter of if, but when a botnet scans your IP. From configuring iptables to securing SSH, here is how we lock down CentOS and Debian servers to comply with Datatilsynet standards.
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.
Is your Apache server ready for a massive traffic spike? Learn how to implement HAProxy 1.3 for robust load balancing, reduce downtime, and why hardware isolation matters for Norwegian businesses.
Still using plain FTP? You are broadcasting passwords in cleartext. Here is how to lock down your server using SFTP and OpenSSH chroots on CentOS 5 and Debian Lenny.
Default CentOS installs are a security nightmare. Learn the essential iptables rules, SSH hardening techniques, and kernel tweaks required to survive the hostile internet of 2009. Don't let a brute-force botnet turn your server into a zombie.
Stop relying on manual 'cp -r' for disaster recovery. Learn the 2009 industry standards for automated backup strategies using rsync, cron, and off-site replication to satisfy Datatilsynet.
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.
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.
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.
Public Wi-Fi is a minefield for packet sniffers. Learn how to deploy a secure OpenVPN server in Norway using 2048-bit RSA keys and Xen virtualization to protect your traffic.
Stop letting shared hosting IPs blacklist your business. We break down a battle-tested Postfix/Dovecot setup on CentOS 5 that ensures deliverability and compliance with Norwegian data laws.