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Paranoia is a Virtue: The 2012 Guide to Linux Server Hardening in Norway

· CoolVDS Team

Following the massive security breaches of 2011, default configurations are no longer acceptable. Learn how to lock down your CentOS and Debian servers using SSH keys, iptables, and Fail2Ban while ensuring compliance with Norwegian data laws.

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The I/O Lie: Why Your "Cloud" Storage is Slowing Down Your App

· Georgi Dimitrov

It is 2011, and while everyone talks about CPU cores, disk latency is silently killing your database performance. We dissect the difference between SAN and Local RAID-10, analyze the impact of 'noisy neighbors' in virtualization, and explain why Norwegian data sovereignty protects you from the US Patriot Act.

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Fortifying the Castle: Essential Linux Server Hardening for 2012

· CoolVDS Team

With the rise of LulzSec and automated botnets in 2011, default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested guide to hardening your Norwegian VPS, from iptables to SSH key management.

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Stop Praying for Uptime: Bulletproof Load Balancing with HAProxy

· CoolVDS Team

Discover how to scale your infrastructure using HAProxy on Linux. We dive into configuration strategies, session persistence, and why hardware isolation matters for high-traffic Norwegian sites.

coolvds.com › Blog › Server Administration

OpenVZ Containers: The Hidden Cost of "Cheap" Virtualization in 2011

· CoolVDS Team

Is your budget VPS slowing down during peak hours? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ, expose the dangers of 'Burst RAM', and explain why hardware virtualization like Xen or KVM is the only viable path for mission-critical Norwegian businesses.

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Hardening Your Linux VPS: A Battle-Tested Security Guide

· CoolVDS Team

Security isn't a feature; it's a requirement. Learn the essential steps to lock down your Linux server, from iptables to SSH keys, and why Norwegian data sovereignty matters more than ever.

coolvds.com › Blog › Server Administration

Lock It Down: The Definitive Linux Server Hardening Guide (2011 Edition)

· CoolVDS Team

In an era of rising botnets and script kiddies, a default installation is a ticking time bomb. We cover the essential steps to secure your CentOS and Debian servers, from iptables to SSH keys, ensuring your Norwegian infrastructure stays online.

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Lockdown 2011: The Definitive Guide to Linux Server Hardening

· CoolVDS Team

In an era of rising hacktivism, default Linux installs are not safe. Learn the battle-tested strategies to secure your CentOS and Debian servers, from iptables to kernel hardening, tailored for the Norwegian hosting market.

coolvds.com › Blog › Server Administration

Stop Analyzing iowait: Why Local SSD Storage is the Only Upgrade That Matters in 2011

· CoolVDS Team

Is your server load spiking while CPU usage sits idle? You are likely a victim of the 'IO Bottleneck' common in traditional SAN setups. We explore why switching to local SSD storage and KVM virtualization is the critical move for serious systems administrators in Norway.