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Stop relying on user complaints to know when your server is down. A battle-hardened guide to setting up Nagios for alerts and Munin for performance graphing on CentOS and Debian systems.
Is your server load spiking despite low CPU usage? The culprit is likely I/O wait. We break down why 15k RPM SAS drives can't handle modern web apps and how SSD arrays change the math.
Is your application hanging on 'waiting for localhost'? File-based session locking is likely the culprit. Here is how to implement Redis 2.2 for session handling on Debian Squeeze to reduce latency.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' stealing your CPU cycles? We break down why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) technology paired with solid-state storage is redefining performance for Norwegian systems administrators.
With the DLD looming over Norway and packet sniffers lurking on public WiFi, a private VPN is mandatory. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN 2.2 server on CentOS 6 with dedicated resources.
Is your site crawling during peak hours? Shared hosting is a trap for growing businesses. We break down the technical differences, from kernel isolation to I/O wait times, and explain why upgrading to a VPS in Oslo is critical for performance and Norwegian compliance.
Disaster recovery isn't a luxury; it's survival. From rsync scripts to MySQL consistency, learn how to secure your data against hardware failure and human error while navigating Norwegian data laws.
In the battle of virtualization technologies, OpenVZ offers density while KVM and Xen offer isolation. We dissect the 'user_beancounters' file, expose the risks of overselling, and explain why serious Norwegian businesses are migrating to hardware virtualization in 2011.
With the rise of public WiFi insecurity and data privacy concerns, a personal VPN is mandatory for sysadmins. Learn how to deploy OpenVPN on a Norwegian VPS to secure your traffic against snooping and comply with strict local privacy laws.
Stop relying on third-party cloud providers for your proprietary code. Learn how to deploy a battle-hardened, private Git server using Gitolite and SSH keys on a Norwegian VPS, ensuring compliance with Datatilsynet and blistering fast push/pull speeds.
Is your server crawling despite low CPU usage? The bottleneck isn't your code—it's likely your storage architecture. We analyze the shift from spinning rust to SSD-cached virtualization and why data sovereignty in Norway matters more than ever.
Is your budget VPS holding your application back? We analyze the architecture of OpenVZ, expose the truth about 'Burst RAM', and explain why kernel isolation matters for Norwegian business continuity.
Is your VPS actually dedicated? We analyze the architecture of OpenVZ containers, the hidden dangers of /proc/user_beancounters, and why true hardware isolation matters for your Norwegian business infrastructure.
RAID is not a backup. In this guide, we explore battle-tested strategies using rsync, cron, and offsite storage to protect your data under Norwegian compliance standards.
Sending passwords in cleartext is professional suicide. We break down why standard FTP violates Norwegian data privacy laws and provide a step-by-step guide to hardening your file transfers using SFTP and OpenSSH on CentOS 6.
A battle-hardened comparison of MySQL 5.5 and PostgreSQL 9.0 for Nordic infrastructure. We analyze ACID compliance, replication strategies, and why I/O throughput on CoolVDS SSDs matters more than your choice of SQL dialect.
Is Apache's process overhead killing your VPS performance? We dive deep into the Lighttpd event-driven architecture, compare configs, and analyze why hardware choice—specifically SSDs—matters just as much as your web server daemon.
Is your site crawling during peak hours? We dismantle the 'unlimited bandwidth' myth of shared hosting and explain why true hardware isolation via Xen virtualization is the only path for professional scaling in 2011.
Tired of unpredictable performance and 'failcnt' errors? We analyze why 2011 is the year to abandon OpenVZ for KVM virtualization, specifically for high-I/O workloads in the Norwegian market.
Is your cheap VPS actually a performance trap? We analyze the 'noisy neighbor' effect in OpenVZ, the nightmare of User Bean Counters, and why true resource isolation is critical for Norwegian business infrastructure.
Is your database locking up under load? We dive deep into InnoDB configuration, the SSD revolution, and why generic VPS hosting is killing your response times.
Stop letting Apache kill your RAM. Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend data within Norwegian borders.
Plain text FTP is a liability. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure against sniffing attacks.
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.
Sending passwords in plaintext is a fireable offense in 2011. Learn how to configure SFTP chroots, satisfy Datatilsynet requirements, and secure your file transfers on CentOS and Debian.
Is your Apache server choking on RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the lightweight contender, Lighttpd, to help you survive the Slashdot effect without breaking the bank.
Is your Apache server choking on connections? Learn how to deploy HAProxy 1.4 for robust load balancing, ensuring your Norwegian infrastructure handles traffic spikes without melting down.
Is Apache 2.2 choking your RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the event-driven speed demon, Lighttpd. Discover which web server architecture handles high concurrency best on Norwegian infrastructure.
Stop trusting your critical business email to shared hosting black holes. Learn how to deploy a hardened Postfix server on CentOS 6, configure rDNS correctly, and navigate Norwegian data retention laws without losing your mind.
Is your VPS oversold? We dive deep into the /proc/user_beancounters to reveal why OpenVZ environments often fail under load and why hardware virtualization is the professional choice for Norwegian systems.