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The "Cloud" Lie: Why Shared Storage Kills Performance (And How to Fix It)

· CoolVDS Team

Is your "scalable" cloud instance stalling on database queries? In 2011, the bottleneck isn't CPU—it's Disk I/O. We analyze the latency crisis in virtualized storage and why local SSD RAID is the only viable path for high-performance hosting in Norway.

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Cloud Storage in 2011: Solving the I/O Bottleneck for High-Traffic Norwegian Portals

· CoolVDS Team

It is July 2011, and the 'Cloud' is more than just marketing buzz—it's an architectural challenge. We dissect the reality of storage performance, from 15k RPM SAS arrays to the emerging SSD revolution, and explain why latency to the NIX determines your database survival.

coolvds.com › Blog › Database Management

MySQL Tuning 101: Surviving the Slashdot Effect with InnoDB

· CoolVDS Team

Is your database choking under load? In 2011, the default MySQL settings won't cut it. Learn how to migrate from MyISAM to InnoDB, tune your buffer pools, and why SSD storage is the upgrade your Norwegian VPS needs right now.

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PostgreSQL 9.0 vs MySQL 5.5: The Battle for Your Data in 2011

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Oracle has bought Sun, PostgreSQL finally has Hot Standby, and SSDs are changing the I/O game. We benchmark the two giants of open source databases for the Norwegian hosting market.

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MySQL vs PostgreSQL: The 2011 Performance Showdown for Nordic Sysadmins

· CoolVDS Team

With Oracle's shadow over MySQL and PostgreSQL 9.0's replication breakthrough, the database landscape has shifted. We analyze the trade-offs, configuration flags, and why KVM virtualization is non-negotiable for database IO.

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The Truth About Virtualization: Why Xen Still Beats "Cloud" Hype in 2011

· CoolVDS Team

Stop letting noisy neighbors kill your database performance. We dissect why Xen paravirtualization is the only serious choice for stability, how to tune DomU for high loads, and why hosting in Norway matters for your I/O.

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MySQL 5.5 vs PostgreSQL 9.0: The Battle for Your Data in 2011

· CoolVDS Team

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun and the release of PostgreSQL 9.0, the database landscape has shifted. We break down the technical differences, from replication to ACID compliance, for Norwegian systems architects.

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Stop Blaming Your PHP: The Real Bottleneck is MySQL I/O (and How to Fix It)

· CoolVDS Team

With the recent release of MySQL 5.5, the rules of database performance have changed. We analyze why moving from MyISAM to InnoDB is non-negotiable, how to tune your my.cnf for modern hardware, and why spinning disks are the silent killer of web applications.

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Xen vs. KVM: Why Kernel Integration Wars Define Your VPS Performance

· CoolVDS Team

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.

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Stop Blaming PHP: Why Your MySQL 5.5 Config is the Real Bottleneck

· CoolVDS Team

Is your web application crawling during peak hours? Before you rewrite your code, look at your database configuration. We analyze how to tune MySQL 5.5 on Linux for maximum throughput and why disk I/O is usually the culprit.

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MySQL vs PostgreSQL in 2010: The Architect's Dilemma After the Oracle Takeover

· CoolVDS Team

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems shaking the open source community, the choice between MySQL and PostgreSQL has never been more critical. We benchmark the new PostgreSQL 9.0 against MySQL 5.1 to see which database engine belongs on your production servers.

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MySQL vs PostgreSQL in 2010: Survival Guide for Nordic SysAdmins

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With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking the open source community and PostgreSQL 9.0 introducing streaming replication, the database landscape has shifted. We benchmark the choices for high-performance hosting in Norway.

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MySQL vs PostgreSQL in late 2010: The Architect's Guide to Data Integrity

· CoolVDS Team

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking up the open source world, the database debate has never been louder. We benchmark MySQL 5.1 against the new PostgreSQL 9.0, analyzing locking mechanisms, replication, and why I/O performance on your VPS is the bottleneck you're ignoring.

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MySQL vs PostgreSQL: The Architect’s Dilemma for 2010

· CoolVDS Team

With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking up the open-source world and PostgreSQL 9.0 introducing streaming replication, the database debate has never been hotter. We benchmark the trade-offs for Norwegian infrastructure.