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Hardening Multi-Tenant K8s: Implementing Kata Containers for VM-Level Isolation

Standard containers share a kernel, making them a security liability for high-compliance workloads. Learn how to implement Kata Containers v3 on Kubernetes for VM-grade isolation without sacrificing agility, specifically tailored for Norwegian privacy standards.

Building Your Own Serverless Platform: Firecracker MicroVMs on Linux KVM

Stop paying the AWS Lambda premium. Learn how to deploy Amazon's Firecracker MicroVMs on bare-metal capable VPS infrastructure for millisecond boot times and strict isolation.

Container Security in 2014: Why Your Docker Strategy Might Be Dangerous

Docker is exploding in popularity, but standard configurations leave gaping security holes. We explore kernel isolation, Shellshock mitigation, and why running containers on KVM-based VPS is critical for Norwegian data compliance.

Docker in Production: Taming the Security Beast Before It Bites

Containerization is revolutionizing deployment, but the security model in 2014 is still the Wild West. From Shellshock mitigation to kernel namespaces, here is how to run Docker securely on Norwegian infrastructure without exposing root.

Docker Orchestration in Late 2014: Fig, Fleet, or Madness?

Docker 1.2 is here, but managing containers across multiple hosts is still the Wild West. We compare Fig, CoreOS Fleet, and the emerging Kubernetes to see what actually works in production.

LXC & Docker Security in 2014: Don't Let Your Container Break Out

Containerization is exploding, but the shared kernel model exposes risks. We dissect namespaces, cgroups, and why wrapping your containers in a KVM VPS is the only sane choice for production.

Container Security in 2014: Why Shared Kernels Keep Me Up at Night (And How to Fix It)

With the release of Docker 1.0, everyone wants to containerize. But as a sysadmin managing Norwegian infrastructure, I see gaping security holes. Here is how to lock down LXC and Docker using AppArmor, capabilities, and the right virtualization layer.

Taming the Beast: Multi-Host Docker Networking with Open vSwitch and GRE

Docker 0.9 has changed deployment, but networking across multiple hosts remains a nightmare. We dive deep into manual OVS bridging and GRE tunnels to build a scalable cluster before orchestration tools catch up.

Container Wars 2014: Docker vs. LXC vs. OpenVZ – Architecting for Stability

Docker is generating hype, but is version 0.7 ready for your production workloads? We analyze the container landscape from a Norwegian systems architect's perspective, comparing stability, isolation, and the necessity of KVM backbones.

Container Wars 2013: LXC vs. OpenVZ for High-Load Norwegian Infrastructure

We benchmark the leading container technologies of 2013. Discover why raw LXC performance beats OpenVZ overhead and how to manage isolation without melting your kernel.

The CFO vs. The Root User: Pruning Cloud Infrastructure Costs in 2013

Cloud scalability often leads to bill shock. We dissect the 2013 virtualization landscape, moving beyond 'burstable' resources to tangible KVM optimization, SSD leverage, and LEMP stack tuning to cut monthly hosting overhead without sacrificing I/O.

Locking Down Linux Containers: A Survival Guide for the Paranoiac SysAdmin (May 2013 Edition)

Container virtualization (LXC/OpenVZ) offers speed, but shared kernels invite disaster. Learn how to harden your isolation, drop kernel capabilities, and why KVM might be the safer bet for critical Norwegian workloads.

The Virtualization Battleground: OpenVZ vs. LXC vs. KVM in High-Availability Environments

A deep dive into server virtualization strategies for 2013. We compare container-based virtualization (LXC, OpenVZ) against full hardware virtualization (KVM) and explain why kernel isolation is critical for Norwegian enterprises.

Architecting Low-Latency KVM Networks: Beyond Basic Bridging

A deep dive into optimizing virtual network throughput using Linux bridging, virtio, and VLAN tagging for high-performance clusters in the Nordic region.

LXC vs. OpenVZ vs. KVM: The Truth About "Cloud" Isolation & Performance in 2013

We benchmark the stability and isolation differences between container technologies like OpenVZ/LXC and full hardware virtualization (KVM) to determine what actually belongs in production.

Container vs. Hypervisor: Locking Down LXC and OpenVZ in 2013

It is March 2013. LXC is entering the enterprise and Docker is making waves. But does sharing a kernel compromise your data? We explore cgroups, namespace isolation, and why hardware virtualization (KVM) remains the gold standard for security in Norway.

Scaling Container Networking: A Deep Dive into LXC & Open vSwitch

Container virtualization is the future, but networking across hosts is a nightmare. We explore how to build a robust multi-host network using LXC, GRE tunnels, and Open vSwitch on high-performance Linux clusters.

Securing the Cage: Hardening LXC and OpenVZ for High-Performance Hosting

Container virtualization offers raw speed, but shared kernels pose significant security risks. Learn how to lock down LXC and OpenVZ environments using cgroups, capabilities, and network isolation.

LXC vs OpenVZ: The Reality of High-Density Virtualization in 2013

We benchmark the heavyweights of lightweight virtualization. Is OpenVZ's kernel sharing a ticking time bomb for your production stack? We dive deep into user_beancounters, LXC cgroups, and why KVM might still be the king for isolation.

Surviving the Shared Kernel: Hardening LXC & OpenVZ for Production

Container virtualization is lightweight but risky. Learn how to lock down LXC and OpenVZ environments against root escalation and resource exhaustion using cgroups, iptables, and the new Kernel 3.8 user namespaces.

Surviving the Sprawl: LXC vs. OpenVZ vs. KVM High-Availability Architectures

A battle-hardened look at scaling infrastructure in 2013. We tear down the differences between Linux Containers and full virtualization, optimize for SSD I/O, and explain why KVM is the only sane choice for critical workloads in Norway.

OpenVZ Containers: The Good, The Bad, and The Kernel Panic - A 2012 Reality Check

Is your budget VPS actually a ticking time bomb? We dissect the OpenVZ architecture, expose the 'burst RAM' myth, and explain why serious systems architects in Norway are moving to hardware virtualization.

Xen Virtualization Deep Dive: True Isolation & Performance Tuning for 2012 Infrastructure

A battle-hardened guide to Xen PV vs HVM in 2012. Learn how to secure true hardware isolation, tune I/O schedulers for SSDs, and why OpenVZ overselling is killing your database performance.

Stop Letting "Noisy Neighbors" Kill Your IOPS: Why KVM is the Only Choice for Production in 2012

OpenVZ overselling is destroying your database performance. We explore why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the production standard for Norway's high-traffic sites, covering I/O tuning, kernel isolation, and true resource dedication on CentOS 6.

Stop Sharing Your Kernel: Why KVM Virtualization Beats OpenVZ for Production Workloads

Tired of unpredictable 'steal time' and shared kernel limitations? We dive deep into why KVM is the superior choice for serious systems administration in 2012, comparing kernel isolation, I/O performance, and the importance of dedicated resources for Norwegian businesses.

The Xen Hypervisor: A Sysadmin's Guide to True Isolation and Performance

Stop suffering from "noisy neighbors" on oversold OpenVZ nodes. We dissect Xen PV vs. HVM, kernel tuning for virtualized environments, and why hardware isolation matters for your Norway-based infrastructure.

KVM vs. OpenVZ: Why "Kernel Isolation" is the Only Metric That Matters in 2012

Stop letting 'noisy neighbors' kill your application performance. We dive deep into the architecture of KVM virtualization, CPU steal time, and why real hardware isolation is critical for Norwegian enterprises.

KVM vs OpenVZ: Why Shared Kernels Are Killing Your Production Performance

Stop letting noisy neighbors steal your CPU cycles. We analyze the critical differences between OpenVZ containers and KVM virtualization, and why hardware isolation is the only viable path for serious systems in 2012.

Stop Gambling with Shared Kernels: Why KVM is the Only Sane Choice for Production in 2012

OpenVZ providers oversell resources and lock down your kernel. We analyze why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the superior architecture for performance-critical applications hosting in Norway.

OpenVZ Containers: The Good, The Bad, and The "Failcnt" - A 2012 Perspective

Is OpenVZ the efficient champion of virtualization or a trap for oversold resources? A deep dive into user_beancounters, kernel sharing, and why your high-load database might deserve KVM instead.