Paranoid Security: Hardening Your Linux VPS Against 2011's Threat Landscape
It's 2011 and LulzSec is on the loose. Default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze.
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It's 2011 and LulzSec is on the loose. Default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze.
Is your server swapping during peak hours? We ditch the bloated Apache mod_php model for the lean, mean architecture of Nginx and PHP-FPM. Learn the specific configurations to handle thousands of concurrent Norwegian users without melting your CPU.
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.
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.
A default Linux installation is a welcome mat for attackers. From iptables to SSH keys, here is the battle-tested guide to securing your Norwegian VPS against script kiddies and targeted intrusions.
Forget centralized SVN headaches. Learn how to deploy a secure, high-performance Git server using Gitolite on a Norwegian VPS, ensuring low latency and compliance with Personopplysningsloven.
Hard drives are the bottleneck of 2011. Learn why moving PHP sessions to Redis reduces latency, how to configure it on CentOS/Debian, and why hardware locality in Norway matters for your users.
Email delivery in 2011 is a war against RBLs and aggressive spam filters. Learn how to configure Postfix on CentOS and Debian to ensure your emails actually reach the inbox, leveraging clean IPs and proper PTR records.
Stop script kiddies in their tracks. A battle-hardened guide to securing your CentOS and Debian servers using iptables, SSH keys, and common sense.
Raw access logs tell the truth, but they are impossible to read. Learn how to deploy AWStats for granular traffic analysis without relying on JavaScript trackers, and why high I/O performance is critical for log processing.
File-based sessions are a silent performance killer for high-traffic PHP sites. Learn how to implement Redis 2.2 for session handling to eliminate locking issues and lower latency.
With the recent release of Debian 6 and the rise of automated botnets, default configurations are a liability. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down your VPS before you even point a DNS record at it.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of requests, reduce RAM usage, and improve latency for Norwegian users.
RAID is not a backup. If you are relying on manual tarballs or local copies, you are one typo away from unemployment. Here is the battle-hardened guide to automated, consistent backups using rsync, cron, and a healthy dose of paranoia.
Is your server swapping to death under load? With PHP 5.3.3 merging FPM into the core, it is time to abandon mod_php. We detail the migration to Nginx + PHP-FPM for superior performance in the Nordic market.
Stop broadcasting your passwords to every packet sniffer on the subnet. We break down the critical migration from legacy FTP to SFTP using OpenSSH chroot, specifically tailored for Norwegian data privacy standards in 2010.
Is your database choking under the 'Slashdot effect'? We dive deep into my.cnf, the MyISAM vs. InnoDB debate, and why true hardware virtualization outperforms standard containers for database loads.
Is your LAMP stack choking on memory? Learn how to configure Nginx 0.8 as a lightweight reverse proxy in front of Apache to handle the C10k problem, optimize for Norwegian latency, and keep your sysadmin pager silent.
Tired of your legitimate business emails landing in junk folders? This guide covers the essential Postfix configuration, RBL integration, and infrastructure requirements to ensure deliverability and compliance with Norwegian data laws.
Is your server choking on max_clients? It is time to ditch the bloat of Apache mod_php. We explore the architecture of PHP-FPM, specific tuning configurations for PHP 5.3, and why true hardware isolation matters for stability.
Stop gambling with oversold containers. Discover why Xen paravirtualization is the definitive choice for performance, stability, and Norwegian data compliance in 2010.
Script kiddies are scanning your IP right now. In this guide, we ditch the theory and apply battle-tested security configurations for CentOS 5 and Debian Lenny to keep your data safe under Norwegian law.
Tired of fighting for CPU cycles in oversold containers? We explore why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the superior choice for production workloads in Norway, offering true isolation and kernel-level control.
Default installations are honey pots for script kiddies. Learn the battle-tested iptables rules and SSH configs that keep your Norway VPS secure while others get rooted.
RAID is not a backup. Stop relying on manual FTP transfers and learn to build bulletproof automated backup rotation using Bash, rsync, and MySQL dumps on Linux.