All articles tagged with "Performance Tuning"
Default configurations are the silent killer of API performance. We strip down the Linux kernel, optimize NGINX/Envoy for raw throughput, and explain why hardware isolation is non-negotiable for sub-millisecond latency in the Nordic region.
Serverless is an operational model, not just a billing cycle. Learn how to deploy a high-performance, GDPR-compliant FaaS architecture on CoolVDS NVMe instances using K3s and OpenFaaS, cutting cloud costs by up to 60%.
A battle-hardened guide to tuning NGINX and Linux kernel parameters for API gateways in 2025. Covers HTTP/3, eBPF tracing, and why underlying hardware matters for p99 latency.
Stop blaming your backend. This guide covers kernel-level optimizations, NGINX/Kong tuning, and hardware selection to slash API latency, written for high-throughput environments in 2025.
Database migration isn't just about moving data; it's about survival. Learn the battle-tested strategies for migrating MySQL and PostgreSQL workloads to high-performance NVMe infrastructure in Norway without dropping a single packet.
Monitoring tells you the server is up. Observability tells you why the API latency spikes only for users in Bergen. This guide dissects the architectural differences, implementation strategies using OpenTelemetry, and why your infrastructure choice dictates your ability to debug effectively.
Latency isn't just a metric; it's a business killer. Learn how to implement an OpenTelemetry-based APM stack to monitor applications in Norway, eliminate 'noisy neighbor' interference, and leverage CoolVDS NVMe infrastructure for true observability.
A deep technical dive into database sharding strategies for high-throughput systems. We cover application-side routing, middleware solutions, and the critical role of NVMe storage and network latency in distributed data environments.
Slash latency and handle massive concurrency by optimizing the Linux kernel, NGINX buffers, and SSL termination. A deep dive for engineers targeting the Norwegian market.
Monitoring tells you the server is up; Observability tells you why the checkout is slow. We dismantle the OpenTelemetry stack and explain why underlying hardware constraints on cheap VPS providers ruin your metrics.
RAM has historically been the most rigid, expensive bottleneck in server architecture. With CXL 2.0 maturing in 2025, we analyze how memory pooling over PCIe 5.0 is redefining high-performance hosting in Norway.
A battle-hardened guide to squeezing microseconds out of your API Gateway. We cover kernel-level tuning, connection pooling strategies, and why infrastructure choice dictates your ceiling.
Default configurations are the enemy of performance. Learn the specific kernel parameters, Nginx directives, and infrastructure choices required to drop your API gateway overhead to sub-millisecond levels in 2024.
Sharding is the nuclear option of database scaling. We analyze when to pull the trigger, implement consistent hashing, and why infrastructure latency in Oslo defines your shard performance.
Logs aren't enough when your production database locks up at 3 AM. We break down how to build a robust APM stack using OpenTelemetry and Prometheus on bare-metal-class VPS in Norway.
A battle-hardened comparison of container orchestrators for Norwegian infrastructure. We analyze overhead, latency, and why fast NVMe storage is non-negotiable for etcd stability.
Stop accepting default configurations. A deep dive into kernel-level tuning, Nginx optimizations, and hardware requirements for sub-millisecond API responses in the Nordic region.
Stop blaming your backend code for latency. Learn how to tune the Linux kernel and API gateway configurations to handle 10k+ concurrent connections without dropping packets, specifically optimized for Norwegian infrastructure.
Is your cloud bill scaling faster than your user base? We dissect the hidden costs of hyperscalers, the technical reality of 'pay-as-you-go', and why Norwegian infrastructure offers a predictable financial advantage in 2024.
Default configurations are the enemy of performance. In this deep technical guide, we dissect kernel parameters, NGINX upstream optimizations, and the hardware realities required to keep your API Gateway latency under 10ms in 2024.
Slash latency by optimizing kernel interrupts, TLS termination, and upstream keepalives. A technical deep-dive for systems architects targeting the Nordic market.
Latency isn't just a metric; it's a conversion killer. Learn how to tune kernel parameters, optimize NGINX upstream keepalives, and leverage NVMe storage to handle high-throughput API traffic in Norway.
Stop guessing why your application is slow. We dive deep into Application Performance Monitoring (APM) using the ELK Stack and Prometheus, specifically tailored for the GDPR-conscious Norwegian infrastructure landscape of mid-2018.
Stop blaming your backend code for latency. In 2018, the bottleneck is your kernel configuration and your hypervisor. A battle-hardened guide to tuning NGINX and Kong for high-throughput environments in Norway.
Microservices solve scaling issues but create networking nightmares. Learn how to implement Envoy and Istio (0.8) to regain control, enforce mTLS for GDPR, and why underlying hardware latency defines your mesh's success.
Is high IOwait killing your response times? In this deep dive, we move beyond basic load averages to implement a robust Prometheus and Grafana stack on Ubuntu 16.04. Learn why NVMe storage and Norwegian data residency are your best defense against latency and the upcoming GDPR enforcement.
With the GDPR deadline looming in May, latency and data sovereignty are keeping CTOs in Oslo awake at night. Here is a battle-tested guide to tuning NGINX and the Linux kernel for high-throughput API gateways, specifically for the Nordic infrastructure landscape.
Is your server actually working, or just responding to ping? In the wake of Black Friday 2014, we analyze why traditional monitoring fails and how to build a deep introspection stack using Logstash, Graphite, and pure KVM performance.
Is your REST API choking under load? We dive deep into Nginx tuning, kernel optimizations, and why infrastructure choice defines your latency floor in 2014.
A battle-hardened guide to optimizing Nginx as an API Gateway on CentOS 7. We dive deep into kernel tuning, SSL termination, and why hardware selection matters for Nordic traffic in 2014.