All articles tagged with "CentOS 6"
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' stealing your CPU cycles? We dissect the architectural differences between OpenVZ and KVM, explain why shared kernels are a liability for serious Norwegian businesses, and show you how to tune a KVM instance for maximum throughput.
Is your VPS suffering from mysterious slowdowns? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ, expose the truth about 'Burstable RAM', and explain why hardware virtualization (KVM) is the only safe bet for production workloads in Norway.
Stop letting Apache eat your RAM. A battle-tested guide to deploying Nginx 1.2 as a reverse proxy for high-traffic Norwegian workloads, featuring verified configs for header handling and buffer optimization.
Stop broadcasting passwords in cleartext. We break down the exact 'sshd_config' implementation for chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze to secure your data transfer layer.
A battle-tested guide to deploying a bulletproof Postfix server on CentOS 6. Learn to navigate RBLs, optimize I/O for mail queues, and ensure compliance with Norwegian data laws without losing your sanity.
Client-side trackers miss 20% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats on Ubuntu 12.04 to capture the raw truth of your server's performance, compliant with Norwegian data laws.
It is 2012, and 'The Cloud' is no longer a buzzword—it is a production reality. But why is your database crawling? We analyze the hidden costs of shared SAN storage, the rise of KVM, and how to tune CentOS 6 for local SSD performance.
Is your VPS actually giving you the RAM you paid for? We dissect the architecture of OpenVZ containers versus KVM virtualization, analyze the dreaded 'user_beancounters', and explain why mission-critical Norwegian workloads demand true isolation.
Is the venerable Apache holding your infrastructure back? We benchmark Apache 2.4 against Lighttpd 1.4 to see which server handles the C10k problem best on Norwegian infrastructure. Discover why memory footprint and I/O latency matter more than raw CPU.
A battle-hardened analysis of Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning for CentOS 6/Ubuntu 12.04, and why hardware virtualization beats containerization for mission-critical Norwegian workloads.
It is 2012, and shared kernels are killing your database performance. We dive deep into Xen PV vs HVM, kernel tuning, and why true hardware virtualization is the only path for serious Norwegian infrastructure.
Learn how to architect a bulletproof load balancing layer using HAProxy 1.4 and Keepalived. We dive deep into configuration, kernel tuning, and why raw IOPS matter for handling Norwegian traffic spikes.
Google Analytics is missing 20% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 6 to reclaim your data, optimize I/O performance, and comply with Norwegian privacy laws.
Is your budget VPS suffering from 'noisy neighbors'? We dissect the OpenVZ architecture, analyze /proc/user_beancounters, and explain why hardware virtualization matters for Norwegian businesses.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your database performance? We dissect the Xen hypervisor, compare PV vs HVM, and explain why hardware virtualization is the only logical choice for serious Norwegian infrastructure in 2012.
Is your VPS swapping due to heavy Apache processes? Discover how to cut memory usage by 40% and handle higher concurrency by switching to PHP-FPM and Nginx, with specific tuning for the Norwegian market.
Is Apache mod_php eating your RAM for breakfast? It is time to modernize your stack. We dive deep into Nginx, PHP-FPM process management, and APC caching to handle thousands of concurrent connections without crashing your server.
Is Apache killing your server's RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the lightweight contender, Lighttpd, to see which web server reigns supreme for high-concurrency hosting in Norway.
Email delivery is a war zone. Learn how to configure Postfix on CentOS 6 or Debian Squeeze to survive RBLs, enforce SPF, and handle high I/O loads without melting your server.
Stop suffering from noisy neighbors. We dissect the architecture of Xen Paravirtualization (PV), analyze the nuances of Dom0 vs. DomU resource scheduling, and explain why serious systems architects in Oslo are abandoning OpenVZ for dedicated Xen instances.
Stop gambling with OpenVZ 'burst' resources. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Xen PV/HVM for guaranteed performance, tackling CPU steal, and leveraging SSD speeds in the Norwegian hosting market.
Are your applications crashing despite having free RAM? We analyze the architecture of OpenVZ containers versus KVM virtualization, explore the dreaded User Beancounters, and explain why isolation matters for Norwegian business continuity.
A battle-hardened comparison of the latest MySQL 5.5 and PostgreSQL 9.1 releases. We analyze query performance, replication strategies, and why disk I/O on CoolVDS makes the difference for Nordic system administrators.
RAID is not a backup. Learn how to script robust, automated disaster recovery solutions using rsync, MySQL dumps, and off-site storage while navigating Norwegian data privacy laws.
Stop gambling with oversold containers. A battle-hardened look at why Xen paravirtualization remains the gold standard for performance isolation, kernel independence, and stability in 2012.
It is 2012, and the LAMP stack is evolving. We benchmark MySQL 5.5 against PostgreSQL 9.1 to determine which database engine belongs on your high-performance KVM slice.
Secure your data against public Wi-Fi sniffing and ISP throttling. A battle-hardened guide to deploying OpenVPN with 2048-bit encryption on a Norwegian VPS.
Don't become a statistic. From configuring iptables to securing SSH keys, this guide covers the mandatory steps to harden your CentOS and Debian servers against modern threats. Featuring specific configurations for Norwegian compliance.
Stop letting connection overhead kill your server. A battle-tested guide to configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy in front of Apache or application servers, tailored for the Norwegian hosting market in 2012.
Stop relying on shared hosting for critical email. This battle-tested guide covers setting up Postfix with SASL, TLS, and strict anti-spam rules on CentOS 6, specifically tailored for Norwegian compliance standards and maximum deliverability.