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High-Throughput API Gateways: Nginx Tuning & NVMe Architecture for Nordic Traffic

· CoolVDS Team

Latency isn't just network distance; it's disk I/O and kernel locks. We dissect the 2016 stack for high-performance API Gateways, focusing on Nginx tuning, TCP stack optimization on CentOS 7, and why NVMe storage is the only viable option for serious workloads.

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Automating Infrastructure Compliance: Preparing for the GDPR Era with Ansible

· CoolVDS Team

With the Safe Harbor framework invalidated and new EU regulations looming, manual security hardening is a liability. Learn how to automate server compliance using Ansible on CentOS 7 to satisfy auditors and secure your Nordic infrastructure.

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Container Security in 2016: Stop Running Docker as Root in Production

· Ivan Shevchenko

It is 2016, and Docker is eating the world. But most implementations I see in Norway are wide-open security nightmares. Here is how to lock down your containers on Ubuntu 16.04 and CentOS 7 before you get hit.

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Kill the Perimeter: Implementing Zero-Trust on Linux in Post-Safe Harbor Europe

· Ondřej Novotný

The 'Castle and Moat' security model is dead. Following the invalidation of Safe Harbor, relying on perimeter firewalls is negligence. Here is how to implement a Zero-Trust architecture on Linux right now using CentOS 7, OpenVPN, and the new Let's Encrypt beta.

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Automating Security Baselines: Why Manual Hardening is a Liability in 2015

· CoolVDS Team

Manual server hardening is a critical risk. Learn how to automate security baselines using Ansible on CentOS 7, ensure compliance with Datatilsynet guidelines, and why data sovereignty in Norway is your best defense against the crumbling Safe Harbor framework.

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Visualizing Infrastructure: Moving Beyond Nagios to Grafana 2.0

· CoolVDS Team

Stop staring at static RRDtool graphs. We explore how to deploy the new Grafana 2.0 with InfluxDB on CentOS 7 to visualize high-frequency metrics, monitor CPU steal time, and why I/O performance determines your monitoring stack's survival.

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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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Stop Broadcasting Passwords: Why Norwegian Sysadmins Must Kill FTP for SFTP

· CoolVDS Team

Still relying on port 21? In 2011, transmitting data in plaintext is professional negligence. Learn how to configure chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian to secure your infrastructure against packet sniffing while satisfying Datatilsynet requirements.

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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.