All articles tagged with "CentOS"
It is 2011. If you are still running MyISAM on CentOS 5 with default settings, your I/O wait is killing your application. Here is the battle-tested guide to MySQL 5.5 tuning, InnoDB migration, and why raw disk speed matters more than you think.
Default MySQL configurations are bottlenecking your web apps. We break down the shift from MyISAM to InnoDB, why SSD storage is mandatory for high-load DBs in 2011, and how local Oslo hosting keeps you compliant with Datatilsynet.
Data loss isn't a possibility; it's a certainty waiting to happen. Learn how to script bulletproof automated backups using rsync, mysqldump, and cron, specifically tailored for the strict data retention standards of 2011.
Plain FTP is a security liability that exposes credentials in cleartext. Learn how to implement a chrooted SFTP environment using OpenSSH on Linux, ensuring compliance with Norwegian data regulations while maintaining workflow efficiency.
A battle-hardened guide to securing your CentOS and Debian servers against automated botnets. Covers SSH locking, iptables configuration, and Fail2Ban, specifically tailored for the Norwegian hosting landscape in 2011.
Is your server swapping under load? We dive deep into the architecture of PHP-FPM, available natively in PHP 5.3.3+, and show you how to configure Nginx on CentOS 6 to handle thousands of concurrent connections without melting your hardware.
RAID is not a backup. Learn how to script robust, automated off-site backups using rsync, mysqldump, and GPG to comply with Norwegian data laws and survive catastrophic failure.
FTP sends your credentials in clear text. In 2011, with attacks like Gumblar still circulating, continuing to use standard FTP is negligence. Learn how to migrate to SFTP, lock down users with Chroot, and satisfy Datatilsynet requirements on your CoolVDS instance.
Is your Apache server hitting max clients while RAM usage spikes? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a high-performance reverse proxy to handle static assets and concurrency, specifically tailored for Norwegian infrastructure needs.
It is 2011, and the cloud buzzword is everywhere. But if you are running high-load databases on standard VPS hosting, you are likely suffering from the 'noisy neighbor' effect. Here is how to diagnose disk latency and why local RAID-10 beats cheap SANs.
Sending passwords in cleartext is a fireable offense in 2011. Learn how to lock down your file transfers using SFTP with chrooted environments on your Virtual Dedicated Server, ensuring compliance with Norwegian privacy standards.
Stop relying on users to tell you the server is down. We detail a robust monitoring stack using Nagios Core and Munin on CentOS, tailored for Norwegian infrastructure requirements.
Hit the limit of vertical scaling? Learn how to deploy a battle-hardened HAProxy 1.4 load balancer to distribute traffic across multiple CoolVDS nodes, ensuring zero downtime for your Norwegian mission-critical applications.
Learn how to implement military-grade server monitoring using Nagios and Munin. We cover installation, custom configuration, and why hardware stability is crucial for accurate reporting.
Is Apache's memory footprint killing your server? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections on limited hardware. A battle-tested guide for 2011's systems administrators.
Is the Digg effect killing your shared server? We analyze the technical bottlenecks of shared hosting environments versus the isolation of Xen-based VPS technology. Learn why serious Norwegian traffic demands root access.
Stop your emails from hitting the spam folder. A battle-tested guide to configuring Postfix, securing Open Relays, and handling RBLs in the Norwegian hosting landscape of 2010.
Stop suffering from noisy neighbors and 'burst' RAM limits. A deep dive into Xen paravirtualization, why it beats containers for stability, and how to configure DomU instances for maximum throughput in the Norwegian market.
Is your Apache server choking on process forks during peak traffic? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your data strictly within Norwegian borders.
Is your Magento store crawling? Discover why 'unlimited' shared hosting is a myth, how resource contention destroys load times, and why 2010 is the year you must migrate to a Xen-based VPS.
Is your Apache server choking on MaxClients? Stop throwing RAM at the problem. Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.8.x as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend lean.
Stop script kiddies at the border. A battle-hardened guide to locking down CentOS and Debian servers using IPTables, SSH keys, and Fail2Ban. Essential reading for NIX-connected infrastructure.
It is 2010, and the Slashdot effect is real. While Apache 2.2 remains the heavy-lifting standard, Lighttpd is challenging the status quo with its event-driven architecture. We benchmark memory footprints, analyze FastCGI performance, and help you decide which web server fits your Norwegian hosting environment.
Stop relying on DNS round-robin. Learn how to implement true Layer 7 load balancing with HAProxy 1.4 to handle traffic spikes, ensure zero-downtime maintenance, and keep your Norwegian infrastructure compliant and responsive.
Google Analytics misses up to 30% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 5 for forensic-level traffic analysis, maintain compliance with Norwegian privacy laws, and optimize I/O for massive log parsing.
Is your single Apache server choking on traffic? Learn how to architect a bulletproof load balancing layer using HAProxy 1.4 and Keepalived. We dive deep into configuration, kernel tuning, and why low-latency infrastructure in Norway matters.
With Oracle's acquisition of Sun shaking the open source community and PostgreSQL 9.0 introducing streaming replication, the database landscape has shifted. We benchmark the choices for high-performance hosting in Norway.
Stop reacting to downtime and start predicting it. We break down the complete integration of Nagios alerting and Munin trending on Linux, ensuring your Norwegian hosting infrastructure stays bulletproof against load spikes and hardware failure.
Stop gambling with shared kernels. A battle-hardened sysadmin explains why Xen paravirtualization is the only architecture ensuring stability for high-traffic Nordic deployments.
Sending passwords over port 21 is a security nightmare. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP using OpenSSH's internal-sftp subsystem to secure your file transfers on CentOS and Debian servers.