Lock It Down: Essential Linux Server Hardening for 2009
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.
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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.
Raw access logs are unreadable. Learn how to deploy and tune AWStats for deep traffic insights, optimize for disk I/O, and navigate Norwegian privacy requirements on high-performance infrastructure.
A default Linux installation is a sitting duck. In this guide, we cover essential 2009-era security practices: hardening SSH, configuring IPTables, and optimizing for the Norwegian threat landscape.
Is your single Apache server choking on load average? Stop optimizing httpd.conf and start load balancing. Here is how to deploy HAProxy 1.3 on CentOS to handle traffic spikes without buying an F5.
Stop fire-fighting at 3 AM. Learn how to implement robust server monitoring with Nagios and Munin to predict failures before they crash your infrastructure.
It is March 2009, and the choice between the penguin and the window is harder than ever. We benchmark costs, IIS 7.0 performance, and SSH vs. RDP management for Norwegian deployments.
Discover essential Linux server administration strategies for 2009. From securing your VDS to optimizing Apache for high traffic, we guide Norwegian IT professionals through cost-effective hosting solutions amidst the current economic landscape.
In the evolving landscape of 2009, Norwegian businesses are turning to OS-level virtualization. We compare OpenVZ, FreeBSD Jails, and Solaris Zones to help you choose the right VDS solution.
A comprehensive 2009 guide for Norwegian IT professionals on setting up secure, reliable email infrastructure using VDS and Dedicated Servers. Learn best practices for Postfix, Exchange, and spam prevention.
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.
In today's economic climate, optimizing IT infrastructure is crucial. We analyze RAM requirements for VDS, VPS, and Dedicated Servers to help Norwegian businesses balance performance and cost in 2009.
A comprehensive guide for Norwegian IT professionals on managing Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS) and VPS environments. Learn how to maximize performance, security, and ROI during the 2009 economic landscape.
Stop gambling with 'burstable' RAM. We break down the architecture of Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning for Linux guests, and why true hardware isolation is the only path for serious Norwegian infrastructure.
Stop gambling with oversold containers. A deep dive into Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning, and why true hardware isolation is the only path for serious infrastructure.
OpenVZ containers are lying to you about RAM. With Red Hat's recent shift to KVM in Enterprise Linux 6, the era of oversold virtualization is ending. Here is how to configure KVM for true hardware isolation and low latency in Norway.
Is Apache 2.2 killing your server's RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the event-driven challenger, Lighttpd 1.4, to see which web server best handles the C10k problem on Norwegian infrastructure.
Tired of your VPS crawling whenever a neighbor gets Digged? We break down why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) beats OpenVZ for stability, why RAID-10 SAS matters, and how Norwegian privacy laws protect your data better than the US Patriot Act.
Is your API gateway adding 200ms overhead? In this technical deep-dive, we analyze the Linux kernel and Nginx configurations required to handle massive concurrency for Norwegian workloads.
In a post-Safe Harbor world, hosting APIs in Norway isn't just about compliance; it's about raw performance. We dissect the Linux kernel and Nginx configuration required to handle 10k+ concurrent connections without choking.
Is your pay-as-you-go cloud bill spiraling out of control? We analyze the TCO of Public Cloud vs. High-Performance VPS in the Norwegian market, offering Linux kernel tuning tips and architectural shifts to cut costs by 40% while lowering latency.
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.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your server performance? We dive deep into Xen paravirtualization, resource isolation, and why true hardware virtualization is the only choice for serious Norwegian deployments.
Is your database locking up under load? We dissect my.cnf, Linux kernel schedulers, and storage latency to squeeze every drop of performance out of MySQL 5.1 and 5.5.
Public Wi-Fi is a security minefield. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN server, bypass restrictive corporate firewalls, and ensure your data passing through Oslo stays private under the Personal Data Act.
Stop letting noisy neighbors kill your database performance. We explore why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is superior to containerization for production workloads in 2009.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your database performance? We break down why KVM virtualization on Linux 2.6 is superior to container-based legacy systems, and how to tune I/O schedulers for maximum throughput.
Tired of OpenVZ 'burst' RAM limits and noisy neighbors crashing your MySQL? We break down why KVM is the superior choice for serious sysadmins in Norway.
While 'The Cloud' buzzword takes over 2009, physical disk I/O remains the bottleneck. We analyze why local RAID-10 beats network storage and how to tune Linux for high-throughput hosting in Norway.
Secure your VDS and Dedicated Servers against rising cyber threats. Learn essential firewall configurations for Linux and Windows Server 2008 tailored for the Norwegian IT landscape.
Secure your VDS and Dedicated Servers against rising cyber threats. Learn essential firewall configurations for Linux and Windows Server 2008 tailored for the Norwegian IT landscape.